StoryRay Podcast

Why do some people have such a difficult time accepting race-swapped or gender-swapped versions of characters they grew up loving? I started thinking about something deeper: people who grew up identifying with heroes...

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Are #screenwriting contests like Nicholl Fellowship and Sundance actually selecting the BEST writers and BEST screenplays?Every year, aspiring screenwriters spend money entering contests and fellowships hoping this will...

Why do so many movies and television shows today look fantastic but feel completely forgettable? I believe part of the answer begins with the screenplay. Too many modern screenplays are being shaped primarily to...

<p>A Screenplay can be fun to read and still make for a terrible movie. Why do so many modern movies and TV shows feel less engaging than they used to?One reason may be that screenplays are increasingly judged by how...

<p>In Episode 4 of Rewrite In Motion, we continue using AI to illustrate the imagery in this Screenplay "Untitled Action Cop vs Stripper Thief". I discuss using some cliches to a story's advantage and why it's crucial...

<p>Rewrite in Motion is back — and this time, we're getting visual.</p><p>In Episode 3, we officially introduce the main character of "Untitled Action Cop vs. Stripper Thief "— and I used ChatGPT to generate AI images...

<p>This episode highlights some considerations as to whether or not the Microdrama Vertical Series can succeed in the U.S. market? Or will they go the way of the Quibi bird once again?</p>

<p>A continuation as I rewrite a screenplay, "Untitled Action Cop vs Stripper Thief". I continue to use AI not for writing, but as a tool for visualization.Follow along.</p><p>Find me at: storyray.com</p>

<p>In this episode I begin the arduous task of rewriting a screenplay, "Untitled Action Cop vs Stripper Thief".</p><p>Find me at storyray.com.</p>

<p>After watching the Netflix film The Rip and reading an article where director Joe Carnahan talked about the importance of outlining before writing the screenplay, I arrived at an obvious conclusion.</p><p>Outlines...

<p>Storytelling isn’t just about what you describe. It’s also about when you describe it.When people encounter a new scene, they don’t process information randomly. Human perception tends to notice certain things first...

<p>Prefer to watch episode on Youtube ?I don’t claim to have the definitive answer as to what ‘high concept’ really means. There are as many different definitions as there are people who attempt to explain the somewhat...

<p>Prefer to watch on Youtube ? Leave us a bit a Gratitude.Have you ever noticed how many more people suddenly seem interested in you after you’re already in a relationship?</p><p>You’re the same person you were when...

<p>One of the most common story notes writers hear is:“Your story needs more conflict.”But what does that actually mean?In this video, I break down why treating conflict as something you can simply add to a story, like...