Alexander Mackendrick summed up the wisdom that film schools (and MFA programs in general) hand down to writers.  Is it helpful or poisonous?  In this episode, Matt and James finish examining and questioning his 41 rules.

Alexander Mackendrick summed up the wisdom that film schools (and MFA programs in general) hand down to writers. Is it helpful or poisonous? In this episode, Matt and James finish examining and questioning his 41 rules.

Episode 43: Mackendrick's Rules, the Epic Conclusion

Matt Bird (author of "The Secrets of Story: Innovative Tools for Perfecting Your Fiction and Captivating Readers") and James Kennedy (author of the novel "The Order of Odd-Fish") have raucous debates about the craft of novel writing, screenwriting, storytelling (and anything else they want to fight about!) Through their discussion you will learn how to be a better storyteller.

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Episode 43: Mackendrick's Rules, the Epic Conclusion

Episode 43: Mackendrick's Rules, the Epic Conclusion