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John McStravick

Capturing Ideas

Capturing Ideas

‘The faintest ink is better than the best memory’. The importance of writing it down has its most profound effect when we’re talking about story ideas. Getting everything out of the head and into the physical space makes it real. And worthy of judgement.

Continue to Grow

Continue to Grow

There is a thrill in the endless techniques to learn, layered on top of simple principles, that add complexity, appeal, and connection to your writing.

A New Halloween Tradition

A New Halloween Tradition

Movie Moods

Movie Moods

Recently I was in position to binge watch a bunch of movies for several days. But the big question was— what do I watch? The bigger question was — what was I in the mood for?

Writing is Like Summiting a Mountain

Writing is Like Summiting a Mountain

With the many similarities between the sport of climbing and writing, there are several beneficial lessons to take from climbing that can be applied to the writer’s journey.

Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

Past Their Prime

Past Their Prime

There is a creative opportunity to come out of resurrecting a story or character, with a chance to be a part of and add to a cultural legacy. But that potential is narrow and the risks are high.