A Story is a Promise


A Story 
is a Promise

A third edition of A Story is a Promise and Deep Characterization is now available. This new edition explores how some writers struggle because they make a main character an extension of the author to act out personal issues. A short video about the new work is available; a longer video is included with the book.

A Story is a Promise & Deep Characterization is available using this PayPal link. The cost of $17.95 includes media mail shipping in the United States.

Overseas mailing, including mailing to Canada, $24.95.
Essays on the Craft of Writing
About the Author

October 6th through November 3rd, 7 - 9 pm, I'm teaching a screenwriting workshop for Portland Community College, the Sylvania Campus. Cost of the class is $59. The class is for those writing a script or screenplay or thinking about writing a script. How the story premise, characterization & plot tie together. Developing and critiquing of student materials, including formatting. How to contact a producer or agent. To register, call 503-977-8888 or visit PCC Online Registration. Course # 48207; Sylvania Campus, ST 225 Top of page