Archive for December, 2007

Challenges for Writers – Screenwriter Nancy Oliver: “Is this what I’m supposed to be doing?”

Challenges for Writers – Screenwriter Nancy Oliver: “Is this what I’m supposed to be doing?”

At the 2007 Toronto Film Festival, “Lars and the Real Girl” received a standing ovation. Screenwriter Nancy Oliver was recently interviewed for the Los Angeles Times by Jeff Goldsmith, and expressed her perspectives on a number of challenges facing writers and other artists. Here is an excerpt: When Alan Ball offered you a staff writing [...]

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Philip Pullman on Creative Inspiration: Write to Please Yourself

Philip Pullman on Creative Inspiration: Write to Please Yourself

The movie based on his story The Golden Compass is about to open. On his site, Philip Pullman addresses a number of questions about his life and work as a writer: Were you encouraged to be creative? No, I was ignored. When anyone took any notice it was to point out what a twit I [...]

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