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The book cover is finalized and it is excellent! Will update after the next and FINAL Screenwriting tip!

SCREENWRITING TIP #6: The Scene

You should treat every scene as you do the whole piece – meaning that you should outline the scene you are about to do, examine it to see if you have three acts (a beginning, middle and end).  Sometimes you can eliminate the first or last act if the audience has been given enough information so that they can fill in the empty space.  Be sure that there is some kind of conflict and that the character and/or the plot is being fulfilled, meaning that the little red dot of your outline is addressed.  

If you are having trouble with the scene, my usual tactic is to write the most obvious scene I can create.  The process of writing it raises the obvious question of why this is a cliché and may lead to a way to find a new angle, a way of approaching the scene that will give it some vitality.  You will always run into the problem of exposition.  It usually bore the hell out of the audience.  First, make sure that this information is really needed.  If so try to find a way to distract the audience from the fact that you are unloaded straight plot data.  One way is to put some action in the scene, watch the first “Terminator” and see how Cameron masterfully does this.  

Comedy is also a good bit of camouflage.  Use a subplot from one of the minor character that you can intercut with the information, an argument between the characters is also a good gambit.  Keep the scenes short and sweet.  Every scene should be good enough to be used at a clip for the Oscars.  If not, try to cut it or make it better.  You might not achieve this goal every time but aim for it.
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    Happy Geeky Saturday, Space Crew!

    Today is Tabletop Day and Independent Bookstore Day! I don’t know about where you all live, but the sun is shining here. It’s a good day to go hang out with some fellow nerds. 

    Those of you sitting at home like me (for now), get the pleasure of reading some book spam. 

    So here’s the deal. I want to make sure I have a solid contribution to give to BuildOn, the charity I’ve partnered with. In order to pledge them anything significant, the pre-order train cannot stop here. 


    I have some things in the works that I hope will help, but if that doesn’t work out we’ve got 5 days remaining to fund this project as much as we can. Help me help others by picking up extra copies as gifts, or if you’re a fellow author, your shout-outs are much appreciated!

    Next Saturday is a geeky Saturday too. Free Comic Book Day is back, and that means I’ll be releasing a digital 5-page spread sharing a scene from our beloved story. Here’s a sneak peek of the line-art, and you can expect more this week.


    I also want to shout-out some authors who are funding right now that I’d like to see doing better. 

    George Pitre’s The Girl Who Blinked seems to have gotten buried among so many space operas. I’d like to see this guy funded, and he’s running out of time. So check out some of his work and see if it resonates with you. 

    RF Martin’s Pixelated Obsidian Roses is described as "an experimental dark fantasy, in the vein of Lovecraftian Cosmic Horror". If that doesn’t make you pick it up, maybe the blurb will. 

    Patrick who needs no last name isn’t yet funding, but has pitched the idea of Brobots. I’m so excited I can’t stop thinking about this pitch. Check it out, and follow and support him, because this story is going places. 

    Now Your Noodle of the Day



    Your Loyal and Indebted Space Noodle,
    -AC

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      Dear readers and supporters of Trekonomics,

      Great news!

      As you may have noticed, your copies of the book are shipping out this week! Don’t forget to confirm your address. 

      If you are among those backers outside of North America, your package will take a little longer. But it will get to your door eventually. 

      For supporters and friends of Trekonomics on the West Coast, save the following dates: 

      • In Los Angeles: reading and signing at Skylights Books in Los Feliz (1818 N. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027), Saturday June 4th 2016 at 5:00 PM. The one and only Chris Black (Mad Men, Star Trek: Enterprise, The Outcast etc...) will introduce the book. 

      • In the Bay Area: Prof. Brad DeLong has tentatively agreed to join us from Starfleet Academy (aka Berkeley) to discuss all things Trekonomics at Books Inc. Berkeley (1491 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley 94704) on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 7:00 PM.

      I hope to see you there! 

      There will be more events announced shortly. 

      Live Long, and Prosper.

      Manu


      PS: the meantime, here is a picture of the book in its final, bookstore-ready form:


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