The pros and cons, the ups and downs, of writing dual dialogue in screenwriting.
Author: Lily Blaze
Horror fantasy artist and writer.
How to Write Stakes in Creative Writing
You’ve read the books. The articles. You’ve had all the art debates online. But do you know how to play poker?
How to Survive the Internet in 2024
Find out all you need to know to win the net game from changes that still aren’t public, until now.
How to Tell the Difference Between Tropes and Stereotypes
A guide to better understand the difference between tropes and stereotypes in screenwriting, with practical examples. Bonus, good examples as well.
How to (Not) Fake It Til You Make It
All the life lessons that taught me what fake it til you make it really means for my art career. And learned the hard way/
Halloween 2023 – Through My Eyes and Sense of Humor
For my Halloween 2023 costume, I used my twisted sense of humor. I actually planned this costume for a couple… Read more Halloween 2023 – Through My Eyes and Sense of Humor
New Published Cover Art and Halloween News
New published art from Lily and Halloween news.
AI – What No One is Talking About
An easy to follow legal guide about AI-generated content from a visual artist and writer for people who still worry about what AI means for creative jobs.
The Copyright Vine
Is copyright getting you down? Here’s a fun guide to understanding your copyright that will clear up any confusion. How to handle copyright and what not to do.
How to Design Movie Posters for Your Unproduced Scripts
All the things I learned to design movie posters for my unproduced scripts, including tips on stock photo and layout.
Get Your Favorite Art on 99+ Product with the Free Survey
5 minute short survey to get personalized art on products sent to your email from Lily Blaze, visual artist and writer.
Poem Success | A Dream Come True
Join the fun as I discover how to use two decades of poetry writing as screenwriting.
First 3 Paintings | Buy Affordable Art
Lily Blaze Cover Image for Redbubble Shop. Buy affordable original art.
Happy Adventures in Screenwriting > Halloween 2021
Adventures in Screenwriting | Lily Blaze
5 Steps to Halloween Costume 2021 – Lily Blaze and News
Welcome to my absolute favorite month of the year – Halloween! And more than that, Halloween costume time! I have… Read more 5 Steps to Halloween Costume 2021 – Lily Blaze and News
Happy Halloween 2020!
Happy Halloween 2020 is all about flying your freak flag from the past twenty-five years. Party!
Covid 19 > Screenwriting
It’s interesting to me that all screenwriters have the same concerns about Covid 19, whether they’re disabled or not. What… Read more Covid 19 > Screenwriting
Art and Writing Updates | Spring Cleaning My Way
Art and writing uopdates. Spring cleaning the Lily Blaze way. Check out the latest published art and stories in Polar Borealis magazine and screenwriting news.
2020 New Year’s Day | Get a Dentist!
Lily Blaze | Horror Fantasy Writer and Artist | Dark Artwork, Screenwriting, Fiction. Blog update for 2020 New Year’s Day.
Website Woes | Trial and Error
The website woes of maintaining a WordPress site and updating to Gutenberg. Read all the lessons learned. And Jetpack didn’t help.
Disabled Writers and Discrimination | The 99999+ Struggle
Discrimination and Disabled Writers, Are you also struggling with the morality of a disabled character? You’re not alone.
Making Connections – Lily Blaze
Making connections with art and wiriting, my way. All under the pen name Lily Blaze. Art > Fiction > Screenwriting. Updates and excitement.
America | Will Bernardara Jr. | Extreme Fiction Review
You want dark, extreme, smart, and funny fiction? I got a story for you. America by Will Bernardara Jr. Read the review. Have your mind blown.
Rewards | Lily Updates
Rewards and updates for Lily art and writing. Includes updates about screenwriting, the Aurora Award nomination, and new current photos.
NYV: Punk | Novel Review
NYV: Punk | Novel Review. Read the review of the first book in a vampire series. Why? Because we like our vampires dark. And violent.
On This Day | Oak Anderson | Dark Fiction Review
On This Day (Homeland Brant Discher Series 1 > New thriller by Oak Anderson > Read the full review for an epic mrder mystery.
What is an Experimental Writer?
Experimental Writer. say that ten times in a row. Does it make any sense? I’m not convinced. Publisher’s definitions vs readers needs.
My Sister And I | Book Review | Lily
My Sister And I by SeanPaul Thomas, review of a psychological thriller with extreme horror and SplatterPunk. Read more…
2019 Lily Blaze | Vagabond
How many projects can Lily work on in 2019? New novel WIP, the wild world of screenwriting, and getting paid for art.
How Fast of a Writer Are You?
What kind of a writer are you? Slow or fast. Are you a crawling turtle or a speedy rabbit? What’s your process for writing speed?
My 2018 Halloween Costume
Are you experiencing Halloween blues? Revisit my 2018 Halloween costume pics and get back into a spooky mood. Soundtrack included and more!.
Nightmare Nocturne | YouTube Channel Review
Nightmare Nocturne. a review of a spooktastic YouTube channel. Two girls and creepy stories to tell in the dark. Artists helping artists.
Horror Eggs | The Haunting of Hill House
Horror Eggs > Haunting of Hill House. A Netflix Original series review and egg hunt challenge. Can you spot them? Wait. There’s more.
Underbelly Magazine Review
Underbelly Magazine, a review of transgresive fiction for the 21st century. You name it, you’ll find it with Underbelly. Zine Review.
2018 Internet Changes | A Non-Technical Easy Guide
2018 Internet changes and what everyone needs to know. A npn-technical guide for independent creators and internet users.
Paying Market | Dark Fiction | The Lily Bio
Paying market and other dark fiction news from Lily Blaze including an updated info. First horror short story sold in Polar Borealis!
Writing a Serial Killer My Way | The Lonely Mr. Fish | Lily Blaze
Writing and finding a serial killer. The Lonely Mr. Fish, an exclusive horror short story by Lily Blaze, only found in Polar Borealis.
6 Reasons Why I’d Rather Write
All the reasons why I’d rather write than create art full-time. The pros and cons of trying to be both a writer and an artist.
Timing is Ironic | New Year’s Resolution
Resolution. So… the internet happened. Resolutions and finishing your shit. A clean description that’s censored by your local Facebook bot.
Godless Review | End of cable vs streaming argument?
My honest review of Godless, a Netflix Limited Series Western. Is this the end of cable vs streaming argument? Read to find out.
The Shocking Story of How I Started Writing
I started getting writing fuel when a bad week. No, wait, let me start at the beginning. A very dark beginning. It was 2002. I was working two jobs…
How Do You Describe the Muse? | Serious Question for Writers
Ever since I read Stephen King’s On Writing: Memoir of a craft, I’ve been trying to figure out how to describe my muse.
The Love and Loss of Icons
One artist dealing the lost of icons and realizing that we haven’t lost. We have gained more. Tribute that includes Tom Petty & Gord Downie.
The Inking Process: Tattoo, Comic Book and Graphic Novel Art
Lessons learned along the journey for tattoo, graphic novel, and comic art. Includes a description of the creative process and what not to do
To the Bone (2017) – Review Controversy
A full review of the Netflix Original movie, To the Bone, starring Lily Collins and Keanu Reeves. Too much controversy? Your call.
Dorian Grey (2009) Review
Lily’s review of the Dorian Grey 2009 movie starring Ben Barnes and Colin firth. Five stars. Full history of Dorian Grey included.
GLOW Review of Netflix Original
Review of GLOW, Netflix original series. 5 stars for originality and authentic content. Recommended. Second two now online.
Streaming Eternally
Streaming Eternally is a commentary on the evolution of television from the past thirty years and online streaming today.
My Memory of Ghost in the Shell
My memory and thoughts about Ghost in the Shell, both the original anime and the live action version. It was the best of time, and the worst of times.
Artists! Stop Charging per Hour (and I’ll tell you why)
Artists! Stop charging per hour (and I’ll tell you why). Stories from an experienced graphic designer showing how charging per project makes you more money.
The Ash Garden Memory One
A post about The Ash Garden memory one, and a funny thing that happened many moons ago with a drug dealer. We laughed and laughed…
A Hell of a Year End for Heroes
2016 – Hell of Year End for Heroes. A blog post deicated to rembering Lemmy, David Bowie, Prince, Leonard Cohen, and myself.
TWD, Supernatural, and the Seventh Season End
TWD aka The Walking Dead, Supernatural, and a theory I call the Seventh Season End. See enough shows and you you start to see the pattern…
Diversity, Or Lack Thereof
A review and rant about a Netflix movie that I couldn’t bring myself to watch, because of absolute ignorance. The lack of diversity in media.
On Being Canadian
The struggles of internet culture clash, and the hardship of being a Canadian writer and artist online. It’s a daily struggle.
The Power of Trees
A perspective article about about trees and how they manage to survive. A new road to fix an old problem in the modern world.
How to Start a New Blog
How to start a blog for new writers and artists. How? I have no idea. Your guess is as good as mine. Lily Blaze, on starting a new blog.