529 - The Journey, the Destination, and Movie Lego

<p>John and Craig examine how writers balance the needs of each scene while keeping the entire story in mind. Then it’s another a round of the Three Page Challenge, where we look at scenes submitted by our listeners. We offer advice for gimmicky reveals, honest character reactions, and consistent POV.</p> <p>Also this week: open writing assignments, and a checklist of what writers need to know before pursuing one.</p> <p>In our bonus segment for premium members, what to do when you get bored with what you’re writing. Is that a sign to bail or buckle down?</p> <p>Links:</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.wga.org/members/employment-resources/wgaw-project-page" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WGA Introduces Project Page</a> check out the <a href= "https://www.wga.org/uploadedfiles/members/employment_resources/project_page.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">pdf here.</a></li> <li>Follow along with our Three Page Challenges: <a href= "https://johnaugust.com/index.php?gf-download=2021%2F10%2FFirebird_Blattberg.pdf&form-id=1&field-id=4&hash=556a9ba8ce27120b3c1bc15354f2475bb9653a4390ca621d0313ab308900f6d7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Firebird by Benjamin Blattberg</a>, <a href= "https://johnaugust.com/index.php?gf-download=2021%2F12%2FTHE_DRAWING_THREE_PAGE_TODD_KNAAK.pdf&form-id=1&field-id=4&hash=0fbb734235ffa2d759d7216cf09e4e7efb43e4b7704ce05acac5793d98fde112" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Drawing by Todd William Knack</a>, <a href= "https://johnaugust.com/index.php?gf-download=2021%2F12%2FPerdition-3-page-challenge.pdf&form-id=1&field-id=4&hash=8127c36cc8e5abe10033e3d5270d15d7d38cf2b149f71ea75829c4b499f0fa57" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Perdition by Terry Rietta</a>, <a href= "https://johnaugust.com/index.php?gf-download=2021%2F10%2FSedwick.Ten-Million.First-Three-Pages.10242021.pdf&form-id=1&field-id=4&hash=fba5fbccc4a5c81f9ed4bf3d075884e6b3544c52008ef870d4b4cf762f39213a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ten Million by Helen Sedwick</a></li> <