Creative Writing Tips

I thought I would share some tips on writing that I have come across. The first problem is exposition, and how to deliver it. Exposition is essentially backstory, information about a person, place, thing, relationship, etc. It can also be grueling to read if not done right. Exposition can come out in two ways, narrative or dialogue. Depending on what your strong point is will decide where you think it should go.

Better Than the Book

In the vast majority of instances, movies adaptions are not better than the books they are derived from. There can be many reasons to be attributed to this including better characterization, un-filmable settings, and a number of characters.