Writer's Blog

Plot Twists and Coffee Stains

Screenwriting is often romanticized — long nights in dimly lit cafes, fingers flying across keyboards. Reality? Cold coffee, deleted pages, and characters who refuse to behave.

Building Strong Character Arcs

Great characters aren’t born memorable — they’re written that way. Discover how real, resonant arcs are crafted through flaw, pressure, and cost.

Three Weeks in Tuscany: Inside the Nostos Retreat

Three unforgettable weeks in Arezzo, Tuscany: writing in the mornings, workshopping stories in the afternoons, and exploring breathtaking towns — with fierce games of Scopa at the Lumpy Lemon along the way.

Lessons from Tuscany

In June 2024, I discovered that real creativity thrives not on isolation, but on community, mentorship, and courage — and a few glasses of wine under the Italian sun didn't hurt either.