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Oct. 21 - 28, 2021

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TRICKS OF THE TRADE: SCREENWRITING AS A PLAYWRIGHT

Tricks of the Trade, Writing Wisdom

Playwriting and screenwriting are two different animals, and it can feel jarring when switching from one to the other. Both rely heavily on a structure, rich characters, and poignant conflict. But what about the action...  Read More

TRICKS OF THE TRADE: THE INS AND OUTS OF OUTLINES

Tricks of the Trade, Writing Wisdom

Outlines are a great tool when crafting your story. They allow you to construct and organize your ideas in a linear manner, pick relevant information essential to your story early in your process, and can...  Read More

TRICKS OF THE TRADE: LEARNING FROM CREATIVE PARTNERSHIPS

Tricks of the Trade, Writing Wisdom

Writing doesn’t have to be a solitary artform; working with a creative partner can be beneficial because of the different perspectives and voices two brains bring to the table. Some of our favorite media was...  Read More

TRICKS OF THE TRADE: DEALING WITH IMPOSTER SYNDROME

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When taking the plunge to start writing, there are many obstacles that get in your way - the biggest one being yourself. Have you ever felt like a fraud or believed you were in over...  Read More

TRICKS OF THE TRADE: CRAFTING EFFECTIVE AND ENGAGING DIALOGUE

AFF Blog, Tricks of the Trade, Writing Wisdom

Actions will define your characters, make us care about them, but what hooks us is how they speak, the words they say. Dialogue is an integral part of the writing process and creating effective and...  Read More

2020’S BEST OF THE FEST

AFF Blog, Tricks of the Trade, Writing Wisdom

All good things, and all good stories, must come to an end. After five illuminating days of panels, workshops, and connections that went beyond the screen, we’re excited to get back to work and put...  Read More

TRICKS OF THE TRADE: CRAFTING COMPLICATED CHARACTERS

AFF Blog, Tricks of the Trade, Writing Wisdom

Regular AFF panelist Christina Hodson’s Birds of Prey hits theaters on Friday, following supervillain-turned-protagonist Harley Quinn, and we can’t wait to see what’s next for this complicated character. So, what goes into creating a truly...  Read More

TRICKS OF THE TRADE: TACKLING WRITER’S BLOCK

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Writing can be a daunting task, and oftentimes the hardest part of the process is facing that blank page. So, what can you do to overcome these obstacles and what steps can you take to...  Read More

TRICKS OF THE TRADE: CREATING GREAT TELEVISION WITH PHIL ROSENTHAL

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From his beloved sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond to his food and culture centered docuseries Somebody Feed Phil, Phil Rosenthal has an undeniable knack for creating entertaining and engaging TV series that resonate with a wide...  Read More

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