Heidi’s Blog: Luca and the Missing Stakes
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As lovers of all things Italy, we naturally couldn’t wait to see the new Disney…
PagecraftAugust 1, 2021
Heidi’s Blog: The Central Line
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One of my favorite concepts to discuss in our rewrite workshops is the central line.…
Heidi’s Blog: The Queen’s Gambit
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The Narrative Power of a Strong Character Arc As we sat engrossed by the last…
PagecraftDecember 10, 2020
Heidi’s Blog: Scene Transitions
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A Secret Weapon for Story Momentum You may already know the fundamental ways of increasing…
PagecraftDecember 10, 2020
Heidi’s Blog: The Motif
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Add Depth to Your Script with Key Details: The Motif You’re feeling good about your latest…
PagecraftNovember 11, 2020
Heidi’s Blog: Made in Italy
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“You haven’t seen Made in Italy?” one of our Orvieto alums gasped. I know. I’m…
PagecraftAugust 17, 2020
Heidi’s Blog: Ford v Ferrari and Character Desperation
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I have always been a car girl. In my childhood bedroom there was nary a…
PagecraftAugust 17, 2020
Heidi’s Blog: Art Sale
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When I was 6 or 7, I decided to hold an art sale. I loved…
PagecraftJune 27, 2019
Heidi’s Blog: Character Is Plot
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I was recently sent a script by a friend. She was being offered the opportunity…
PagecraftJune 27, 2019
Heidi’s Blog: Secondary Characters
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I’m working on a script right now, and I have been intently focused on nailing…
PagecraftApril 7, 2019