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The Nightmare Before Christmas is a favourite with both our families, and given that this is a Tim Burton film we expected that the storytelling would be rock solid. This is a great example of writers using the storytelling tools at their disposal to maximum effect. Ah, but since filmmakers have access to different tools than novelists, when you strip away the "spectacle" of stop-motion and musical numbers, how strong is the story itself? The answer may surprise you.
This is our last new episode before the holiday season. For the next two weeks we've selected two of our most favourite back episodes, and we'll be back with you in the new year. Happy Holidays everyone!! -V&M.
"If you cannot answer the four story questions... you are very likely wasting your time." Valerie Francis
Related Story Nerd Episodes:
Coraline (Season 4, Episode 2)
Calendar Girls (Season 13, Episode 1)
Acquire the power to write a bestselling story at storynerd.ca/courses
For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle.
To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website.
By Melanie Hill, Valerie Francis5
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The Nightmare Before Christmas is a favourite with both our families, and given that this is a Tim Burton film we expected that the storytelling would be rock solid. This is a great example of writers using the storytelling tools at their disposal to maximum effect. Ah, but since filmmakers have access to different tools than novelists, when you strip away the "spectacle" of stop-motion and musical numbers, how strong is the story itself? The answer may surprise you.
This is our last new episode before the holiday season. For the next two weeks we've selected two of our most favourite back episodes, and we'll be back with you in the new year. Happy Holidays everyone!! -V&M.
"If you cannot answer the four story questions... you are very likely wasting your time." Valerie Francis
Related Story Nerd Episodes:
Coraline (Season 4, Episode 2)
Calendar Girls (Season 13, Episode 1)
Acquire the power to write a bestselling story at storynerd.ca/courses
For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle.
To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website.

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