T. NealeWhy Dune is Better Off on the Silver ScreenImagine you’re a big-time movie producer and a studio approaches you with an idea. You read the script and like it, but there’s one…Apr 12Apr 12
T. NealeLet’s Learn Style: Poetic Prose, Rhythm, and Word ChoiceAvid readers will know the difference between a good story and a great one. While taste is subjective, it cannot be denied that some people…Dec 4, 20231Dec 4, 20231
T. NealeFundamental Fiction: Essential Elements for Every StoryNo matter the genre, medium, or length, every story must contain a certain few elements of craft. Mastering these elements will put us on…Dec 3, 20231Dec 3, 20231
T. NealeCategorizing Fiction: Fantasy, Sci-fi, and the Spaces In-BetweenEvery author is confronted early on with the following question: novel or short story? Should they pass this perilous step in the writing…Dec 1, 2023Dec 1, 2023
T. NealeWriter’s Block: Dealing with a Natural Part of the ProcessWhether you’re writing for fun or at the professional level, writer’s block is something everyone experiences eventually, but did you know…Nov 29, 2023Nov 29, 2023
T. NealeThe Early Writing Process: Taking Our Story’s First StepsThe hardest writing task for many aspiring authors is simply beginning their story. An empty page is full of potential, but when our first…Nov 28, 2023Nov 28, 2023
T. NealeReading as a Writer: How to Balance an Author’s DietFor most authors, the love of writing stems from a love of reading. We hope to capture that feeling our favorite book gave us all those…Nov 27, 2023Nov 27, 2023
T. NealeLet’s Learn Cause and Effect: The Beating Heart of Our StoryThere are fewer important concepts to understand as a creative writer than that of cause and effect. Everything from the plot of your…Nov 25, 2023Nov 25, 2023
T. NealeAre Creative Writing Degrees Worth It? What Am I Doing With Mine?A frequently asked question I receive is whether or not it was worth it to get my MA in creative writing. My response often starts…Nov 24, 2023Nov 24, 2023
T. NealeHow I Got 100 Medium Followers in 5 DaysLooking to start on Medium, but afraid you won’t find an audience fast enough? Let me take you through my first five days on the platform…Nov 21, 2023Nov 21, 2023