The newspaper is, in fact, very bad for one's prose style. That's why I gravitated towards feature stories where you get a little more leeway in the writing style. Votes: 4
Most traditional ghost stories feature rather hapless protagonists, who have nasty things happen to them. Votes: 2
I have always been drawn to coming-of-age stories and books and movies featuring compelling young characters. Votes: 2
It's tricky to take a book of short stories and turn it into a feature film. Votes: 2
Certainly going back to Sherlock Holmes we have a tradition of forensic science featured in detective stories. Votes: 2
I didn't 'decide' to write YA, per se. But every time I thought of a story, it featured characters 15, 16, 17. Votes: 2
People who actually tell stories, meaning people who write novels and make feature films, don't see themselves as storytellers. Votes: 2
There are fantastic stories yet to be told featuring Marvel's characters, old and new, and I'm thrilled to be part of them. Votes: 2
It's a really important thing for Aboriginal people to remember how stories are told and the power of stories, and make it an important feature in our world again. Votes: 2
I don't send and receive messages on Snapchat; I never have. Stories is the only feature I use. I think of them becoming a more dynamic social network, and I think it's great. Votes: 2
Pixar's short films convinced Disney that if the company could produce memorable characters within five minutes, then the confidence was there in creating a feature film with those abilities in story and character development. Votes: 2
I love to feature children and young adults as real people - flawed, naive, virtuous, venal - but real. I think it adds nuance and depth to the stories that wouldn't exist without them. Votes: 2
All in all, I'd like to venture into film. Films are my staple diet, so I would love to be part of a feature film, independent film... it all just depends on the story and the people behind it, really. Votes: 2
I began my career creating art for an animated feature film, and it has been a life-long dream to tell some of the story of my own life - the story behind my art - through the medium of motion pictures. Votes: 2
The first time I drew a Superman story was 'For Tomorrow' with Brian Azzarello in 2004. It didn't really hit me how important it was until I drew a scene early-on in the book that featured Superman crossing paths with a giant, intergalactic space armada. Votes: 2
I couldn't be happier teaming up to make the feature with a company as innovative as VICE. There is so much the world doesn't know about piracy in Somalia and the people involved, and I'm excited to be telling a story of piracy in Somalia from a different perspective. Votes: 2
Stardom is just an uneasy seat on top of a tricky toboggan. Being a star is merely perching at the head of the downgrade. A competent featured player can last a lifetime. A star, a year or two. There's all that agony of finding suitable stories, keeping in character, maintaining illusion. Votes: 2
I did some feature work, then tried TV. I was always very aware that the only power that you have is the power of options. If the film industry dries up, then you focus on the TV or the books. For me, it was always about what story do I want to tell next? Votes: 2
When I was nine years old, I wrote a short story called 'How to Build a Snowman,' from which no practical snowperson-crafting techniques could be gleaned. The story was an assignment for class and it featured a series of careful but meaningless instructions. Of course, the building of the snowman was a red herring. Votes: 2
I've always listened to music while I write, but none of my work has been so directly impacted by a song as my new novel, 'So Cold the River,' for which the brilliant strings piece 'Short Trip Home,' composed by Edgar Meyer and featuring the incredible Joshua Bell on violin, inspired much of the story. Votes: 2
The genres change but all of my stories feature ordinary people thrown into frightening, life-altering situations. Votes: 0
The main feature should be the teaching of principles through stories. Don't make it metaphysical at all. Votes: 0
There will always be stories that require a feature-length format, and there will always be stories that will be told in short-form. Votes: 0
There have been so many stories about alcoholism and drugs. Eating disorders are also a form of abuse, but rarely a theme in feature films that aren't documentaries. Votes: 0
Feature filmmaking is a different kind of complication as documentary comes in the editing room. Votes: 3 Nicholas Jarecki
True love stories never have endings. Votes: 6 Richard Bach