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Character Development for Feature and Short Films (From Script)
In this week’s round up brought to us by Script magazine, an exclusive interview with House of Gucci screenwriter Roberto Bentivegna. Plus, a catch all week exploring various writing approaches on character development with Mother in the Mist short film writer-director Kay Niuyue Zhang, genre-bending Big Gold Brick filmmaker Brian Petsos, and the small movie with a big purpose Butter writer-director Paul A. Kaufman. Establishing a Through Line with House of Gucci Screenwriter Roberto Bentivegna Courtesy of Metro Goldwyn Mayer House of Gucci screenwriter Roberto Bentivegna shares with Script his approach and writing process for the adaption, which characters were […]
10 Dos and Don’ts of How to Write Historical Fiction That Sells
(Disclaimer: This article is intended for ordinary mortals like myself who love writing and need to make a living from it, but aren’t perhaps literary geniuses. If you are a literary genius, or of independent means, it may not be for you.) I knew I had to do it. I’d self-published seven books, had my eighth accepted by a publisher, and been commissioned to write another by a second publisher. So I quit writing. (Research and Storytelling for Successful Historical Fiction) After years of writing nonfiction, I could no longer deny that my heart lay in writing fiction. Which meant […]
Weebly SEO: Features, Limitations & Tips For Optimizing Your Site via @sejournal, @lorenbaker
Is it possible to rank a Weebly site well in Google? Learn about Square’s site builder and its SEO features and limitations. The post Weebly SEO: Features, Limitations & Tips For Optimizing Your Site appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Local SEO Guide For Ecommerce & Online Ordering via @sejournal, @mjnyman
Online ordering has become essential for many local businesses. Give your ecommerce customers a seamless omnichannel experience with the help of local SEO. The post Local SEO Guide For Ecommerce & Online Ordering appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
31 Instagram Features, Hacks, & Tips Everyone Should Know About
Did you know you could schedule your Instagram posts in advance? Or optimize your bio to appear in the Explore tab? There are countless lesser-known Instagram features, settings, hacks, and search options to help take your Instagram game to the next level. And we’ve compiled them all, here. Whether you’re a recruiter looking to showcase your company’s culture, a marketer in the e-commerce industry, or an individual who’s just looking to use Instagram in the best ways possible, there are Instagram tips and features here for you. Note: Before getting started, make sure you’re operating on the latest version of […]
Before We Use AI to Manage Projects, Let’s Take Data Seriously
Digital agencies are innovators by their very nature, so it’s no wonder that the space is full of excited chatter about how AI is going to transform the industry. But are we running before we can walk with AI? After all, you wouldn’t jump behind the wheel of a car unless you knew how to … The post Before We Use AI to Manage Projects, Let’s Take Data Seriously appeared first on Digital Agency Network.
Has SEO Changed Dramatically Over the Years?
How much have you changed your SEO strategy over the last couple of years? A lot of businesses are struggling with search engine optimization and achieving the results they want due to not evolving their strategy or accepting that times are changing on the internet. Indeed, SEO has changed a lot over the years and … The post Has SEO Changed Dramatically Over the Years? appeared first on Digital Agency Network.
Convince Your Boss to Send You to MozCon Virtual 2022 [Plus Bonus Letter Template!]
MozCon is back in person for 2022! From networking with your peers to hearing from industry leaders, there are benefits a-plenty to attending conferences. You know that. Your peers know that. But how do you persuade the powers-that-be (aka your boss) that sending you is beneficial for your business? Don’t worry, we’ve got a plan. (And if you want to skip ahead to the letter template, here it is!) Copy the template How to make the case Business competition is fiercer than ever. Only those who are able to shift tactics with the changing tides of marketing will be able […]
2022 February Flash Fiction Challenge: Day 28
Today is our last day writing together for this challenge! I can’t believe how fast it went; I’ve had such a joy writing with all of you this month and seeing how wonderful and creative your stories are. And for everyone who has reached out to me with kind words about this challenge, I want to tip my hats off to you as well—we’re all in this together, which is what makes it so fun! Because we’re closing out this challenge, I’m thinking of endings. But also of things that should end but don’t, and things you think are endings […]
2022 April PAD Challenge: Guidelines
It’s time to start preparing for the 2022 April PAD Challenge. In about a month, we’ll start meeting here every day to poem with poets from around the world. Past participants have included poets from the United States, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Germany, India, Japan, Australia, United Kingdom, South Africa, and several other countries. (8 Reasons Why Poetry Is Good For The Soul.) I’ve run into teachers and students who’ve used the challenge as a way to work poetry into the classroom. I’ve heard from published poets with multiple collections that contain poems inspired by the prompts in these challenges. I’ve […]