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Write Like Hemingway – Explore the Craft of the Great Literary Genius

WRITE LIKE HEMINGWAY? Who wouldn’t want to write like Papa? Ernest Hemingway is one of my favorite writers. I’ve read most of his works, some over and over many times over the years. Even bought and listened to the three-volume audio version (read by Stacy Keach) of Hemingway’s The Short Read more…

By J. Almon Polk, 3 yearsJuly 30, 2020 ago
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Michael Arndt – His Take on Great Ending

MICHAEL ARNDT – LEARN FROM THE MASTER Several years ago I attended the Hawaii Writers Conference (now defunct), where Michael Arndt, an Academy Award screenwriter of Little Miss Sunshine, spoke about how to craft a great ending. What Michael Arndt discussed was inspiring. He made a lasting impact on my Read more…

By J. Almon Polk, 7 yearsOctober 23, 2015 ago
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Story Title – How to Craft a Great Title

STEVEN GOLDSBERRY’S TAKE ONGREAT STORY TITLES What first catches the eye and mind—while browsing through a bookstore for a good read to buy, or flicking through your on-demand movie selections for a good film to watch (ignoring the jacket cover designs)—is the “title.” Title is as important as a well Read more…

By J. Almon Polk, 8 yearsSeptember 4, 2015 ago
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