PinnedJim MercurioinemoshitstormThe Law of Repulsion: A Contrary Approach to Self-Help“Not my monkeys” and other strategic disengagement aphorisms·4 min read·May 24, 2024--11--11
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PinnedJim MercurioinScreenwriting & StorytellingAn Eclectic Screenwriting Primer—Jim’s Storytelling StoriesA compilation with Springsteen, Kevin Costner and Meyers-Briggs·2 min read·5 days ago----
PinnedJim MercurioinMuddyUmI Watched My Wife Cheat on Me — I Liked ItHe helped her flow in ways I couldn’t·4 min read·Mar 16, 2024--47--47
PinnedJim MercurioinFunny, Inc.What I Wish I Had Said to the Woman with the Story about the Unwanted Ugly Deaf Kid Eaten by…“Was it Stephen King Mad Libs Day, and I missed the memo?”·4 min read·May 16, 2024--24--24
Jim MercurioinScreenwriting & StorytellingHow to Build on Your Descriptions for More Efficient StorytellingAction description is not an island unto itself·3 min read·8 hours ago--1--1
Jim MercurioinScreenwriting & StorytellingWrite for Screenwriting & StorytellingWe want your words — but not about your words·2 min read·6 days ago--3--3
Jim MercurioinScreenwriting & Storytelling“Unfilmables” Are the Most Detrimental Thing to Your ScreenwritingWhen your screenplay isn’t even screenwriting·4 min read·6 days ago----
Jim MercurioinFrazzledThe Toddler Monologues — Take 2Jaws, Dirty Harry, On the Waterfront, a Few Good Diapers·4 min read·May 21, 2024--3--3
Jim MercurioinNew Writers WelcomeHow to Write Satire — My Satire SlumpThey sucked until they didn’t — a happy ending·5 min read·May 20, 2024--2--2