Henry Miller had the following 11 commandments for writing. COMMANDMENTS Work on one thing at a time until finished. Start no more new books, add no more new material to “Black Spring.” Don’t be nervous. Work calmly, joyously, recklessly on whatever is in hand. Work according to Program and not according to mood. Stop at … Henry Miller’s writing commandments

Pixar Story Artist Emma Coats  tweeted the following 22 storybasics she picked up during her time at Pixar.  For more storytelling and fun, see her Tumblr site: sketches + story. Follow her @lawnrocket for more storytelling basics. #1: You admire a character for trying more than for their successes. #2: You gotta keep in mind … Pixar’s storybasics

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