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Everything is Groundhog Day

Everything is Groundhog Day

What does invented lore do to to our relationship with film and shows? What does it change in how understand and interpret a story?
John McStravick May 30, 2025
Watching What You Can’t Do

Watching What You Can’t Do

Knowing your limits gives you the space to focus on what you're good at, what interests you, and what you are driven to produce.
John McStravick Mar 20, 2025
The Bear is a Bear

The Bear is a Bear

The Bear is one of those shows that has mastered the dramatic tool of tension. On the premier episode of season 3, "Tomorrow",hey inverted that tension, employing a new tool that still fits with the show’s ethos.
John McStravick Feb 2, 2025
Continue to Grow

Continue to Grow

There is a thrill in the endless techniques to learn, layered on top of simple principles, that add complexity, appeal, and connection to your writing.
John McStravick Nov 22, 2024
Movie Moods

Movie Moods

Recently I was in position to binge watch a bunch of movies for several days. But the big question was— what do I watch? The bigger question was — what was I in the mood for?
John McStravick Oct 18, 2024
Writing is Like Summiting a Mountain

Writing is Like Summiting a Mountain

With the many similarities between the sport of climbing and writing, there are several beneficial lessons to take from climbing that can be applied to the writer’s journey.
John McStravick Oct 1, 2024
Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

John McStravick Sep 29, 2024

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