by Colin Thomas | Feb 24, 2012 | Review
Every so often, I have the privilege of addressing the students in the Studio 58 theatre program. I love these talks, partly because I love theatre and students, but also because it gives me a chance to establish a relationship with emerging artists that is both...
by Colin Thomas | Feb 23, 2012 | Review
I just got back from doing a presentation for members of CWILL BC, an organization of children’s writers and illustrators. I spoke about the three-act template and about what I actually do once I get a...
by Colin Thomas | Jan 23, 2012 | Review
Q: What does a standing ovation mean in Vancouver? A: The show’s over. Sometimes it can feel like that, anyway. And, to be fair, it’s not just Vancouver; North America is standing-O crazy. Studio audiences leap to their feet when talk-show hosts arrive...
by Colin Thomas | Jan 23, 2012 | Review
The three-act structure is a useful tool. It can help you to structure your story in the early stages of writing, and it’s a great lens through which to examine a draft. That said, not every successful story is going to fall neatly into the three-act structure....
by Colin Thomas | Jan 2, 2012 | Review
Authors sometimes ask me about the structure of short stories. In my experience, this can vary wildly. Some short stories may include elements of the three-act structure that’s the underpinning of many novels and screenplays—a Call to Adventure, a Refusal of the...
