521 - Action Density

<p>John and Craig talk action! They examine iconic scenes in classic movies to illustrate the relationship between intensity and density on the page.</p> <p>We also host a Three Page Challenge: Spooky Edition, our segment that invites listeners to submit writing samples for critique. This week we’re specifically looking at thrilling and chilling scenes. Follow up for the week includes updates on IATSE and predatory writers.</p> <p>In our bonus segment for premium members, we talk scary movies, things that scared us as kids, and what’s continued to haunt us.</p> <p>Links:</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://deadline.com/2021/10/hollywood-strike-averted-iatse-amptp-reach-agreement-on-new-film-tv-contract-1234850563/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hollywood Strike Averted As IATSE & AMPTP Reach Deal On New Film & TV Contract</a></li> <li><a href= "https://twitter.com/ArielRelaford/status/1444557783831961601?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Predatory Writer Thread on Ariel Relaford’s Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.learnedleague.com/thorsten/whatis.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learned League</a></li> <li><a href= "https://johnaugust.com/index.php?gf-download=2021%2F10%2FFractal-Forest-3-Page-Challenge.pdf&form-id=1&field-id=4&hash=09ef60e375578582dcaf52e8f9abc7c61c3157fd593804d7ac3406965b747fdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fractal Forest</a> by Nicholas Nyhof</li> <li><a href= "https://johnaugust.com/index.php?gf-download=2021%2F10%2FEllen-Apswoude-The-Other-Side-of-Night-Three-Page-Challenge.pdf&form-id=1&field-id=4&hash=0ad0aadf23eb71cd8ef81f83e1610df5b0a502f1d92ec36c8f80417a66f79f03" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Other Side of Night</a> by Ellen Apswoude</li> <li><a href= "https://johnaugust.com/index.php?gf-download=2021%2F10%2FBig-Evil-Three-Page-Challenge.pdf&form-id=1&field-id=4&hash=7b50f3984902b4c0662a6dc94ab68a7670d3e4f814932d3682929318f8a0e742" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Big Evil</a> by Lance Baughman</li> <li>Th