Learning how to write a screenplay, then fitting my story into the format, is fascinating. I haven't actually started putting any text into the fancy screenplay-writing software I purchased yet. But, I've been going over the parts of the Syd Field book, "Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting" that I marked up in yellow highlighter, and... Continue Reading →
If you can’t do, then teach … or so they say
I'm thrilled to have been invited to do some teaching gigs this year. I'll be drawing upon my 30 years of journalism experience, plus my efforts in writing my book, "Murder in Wauwatosa: The Mysterious Death of Buddy Schumacher," to teach various aspects of nonfiction writing soon. Here's what's on tap for now (I never know... Continue Reading →
Hey! I’m teaching a class in Waukesha next July!
I am honored to have been asked to teach a workshop at AllWriters' Workplace & Workshop next summer. I met Kathie Giorgio, director and founder of AllWriters, at the Edgerton (Wisconsin) Sterling North Book and Film Festival this past fall. She asked if I'd be interested in talking on gathering information about nonfiction books and turning... Continue Reading →
Of The Poison Lady, the Beatles and rascally raccoons
I had the pleasure and honor to be a featured presenter at the 9th Annual Sterling North Book & Film Festival in Edgerton, Wisconsin, on Sept. 27. Not only was it great to be able to present Buddy Schumacher's story to the public during two presentations I made that day, but the weekend also presented... Continue Reading →
Speaking schedule for Edgerton festival announced
The packet's here! The packet's here! I received official word from Sterling North Book and Film Festival officials today on the speaking schedule for this year's event, which will be Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Edgerton (Wis.) High School. My slots are 10-10:45 a.m. and 2-2:45 p.m. in Room 374, and... Continue Reading →
No 5 best seller!
We made somebody's best-seller list! Time to celebrate. Viewpoint Books (Columbus, Indiana) Best Seller List Week of Dec. 17; * denotes a local author or Indiana connection Paperback nonfiction 1. “The Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President,” Candace Millard 2. “Wreck This Journal,” Keri Smith 3.... Continue Reading →
Paul J. Hoffman - Author/Publisher/Actor 