Translating a story from one medium to another isn’t a simple process, but it can be done in a respectful way. So why does it go so wrong, so often? … More Story Adaptations: Why Can It Go So Wrong?
The Star Wars fanbase is… controversial. And the parts of Star Wars that inspired me are no different. … More A Controversial Inspiration: Star Wars
I’ve made a few films during my time at school and university. Each one taught me a valuable lesson about screenwriting. Let’s talk about what those lessons are. … More What Filmmaking Taught Me About Screenwriting
The original Mass Effect trilogy quickly became my favourite series of all-time and serves as the biggest inspiration on my writing to date. … More Mass Effect: The Inspiration That Changed Everything
There’s a deep pool of characters in my Nash film series, but let’s start easy by introducing some of the big players from the first film. … More The Big Players In Nash
My Nash series is set in 2429. As such, there’s a lot more to consider than just worldbuilding. We’re talking galaxy building. … More Breaking Down The ‘Galaxy’ In Nash
The stories that form the raw material for Highton Heroes were actually written by my 10 year old self. Which begs the question, can stories written by kids be used as raw materials for media to be consumed by kids? … More Kids Writing For Kids?
I’ve always said story is important, but characters are the drivers of every story. Let me introduce you to some of the key players that drive the first season of Highton Heroes.
I always say worldbuilding is key to building an awesome sci-fi story. You don’t want it to feel like everyday Earth. Let’s take a look at the world behind Highton Heroes. … More Highton Heroes: The World Behind It
“The first draft of anything is s***” – Ernest Hemingway. This quote has always stuck by me and shaped my work as a writer. I bet anyone who’s a writer out there will agree with me on that one. … More Writing The First Draft (And Why It’s Okay That It Sucks)