Dr. Diana Stout | Screenwriter Author
@drdianastout.bsky.social
Award-winning writer, author & screenwriter who travels with a crowd: spirits & characters demanding their turn. Avoids cooking & yet she wrote a cookbook. Go figure. Check out her website: sharpenedpencilsproductions.com
It feels strange not to have an ongoing writing project. I've been working on several at time these past few years. Now what?
Embracing Change and Letting Go
Current projects are finished, and I've not been without a project for over three years. Now what?
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November 11, 2025 at 12:49 AM
It feels strange not to have an ongoing writing project. I've been working on several at time these past few years. Now what?
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What do A Christmas Story and a 50’ leg lamp have to do with a small town in Oklahoma? Continue reading: bit.ly/4owD0Yn
#readersky #majoraward #authorlife #fragiledocumentary #leglamp #mondayblog
#readersky #majoraward #authorlife #fragiledocumentary #leglamp #mondayblog
a group of people standing around a table with the words fra-gee-lay must be italian
ALT: a group of people standing around a table with the words fra-gee-lay must be italian
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November 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
What do A Christmas Story and a 50’ leg lamp have to do with a small town in Oklahoma? Continue reading: bit.ly/4owD0Yn
#readersky #majoraward #authorlife #fragiledocumentary #leglamp #mondayblog
#readersky #majoraward #authorlife #fragiledocumentary #leglamp #mondayblog
November 8, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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#BookQW is from DECEITFUL PROMISES
(A Letters to Santa Story)
This Christmas promises may deceive, but love could be the miracle they never expected.
The sun rose on the Eastern horizon, bringing light into the dark.… #CONTINUEREADING: bit.ly/48XVzQu
#readersky #kindleunlimited
(A Letters to Santa Story)
This Christmas promises may deceive, but love could be the miracle they never expected.
The sun rose on the Eastern horizon, bringing light into the dark.… #CONTINUEREADING: bit.ly/48XVzQu
#readersky #kindleunlimited
a sunset over a field of tall grass with the sun shining through the clouds
ALT: a sunset over a field of tall grass with the sun shining through the clouds
media.tenor.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
#BookQW is from DECEITFUL PROMISES
(A Letters to Santa Story)
This Christmas promises may deceive, but love could be the miracle they never expected.
The sun rose on the Eastern horizon, bringing light into the dark.… #CONTINUEREADING: bit.ly/48XVzQu
#readersky #kindleunlimited
(A Letters to Santa Story)
This Christmas promises may deceive, but love could be the miracle they never expected.
The sun rose on the Eastern horizon, bringing light into the dark.… #CONTINUEREADING: bit.ly/48XVzQu
#readersky #kindleunlimited
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#TeaserTuesday - Meringue Snowflake Magic- After being in the wrong place at the wrong time, Wynter Dahl finds herself in witness protection with a new name and new home. buff.ly/OSFFi1e #Bookboost #christmas #readercommnuity #PNR
November 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM
#TeaserTuesday - Meringue Snowflake Magic- After being in the wrong place at the wrong time, Wynter Dahl finds herself in witness protection with a new name and new home. buff.ly/OSFFi1e #Bookboost #christmas #readercommnuity #PNR
I love writing with motifs! How about you? In this blog, I share a link to a paper I wrote about the movie, Out of Africa, and the many motifs that appear in the story.
Did you know that strong, memorable scenes often contain a motif?
#writing #writers #scripts #writingcommunity #motifs
Did you know that strong, memorable scenes often contain a motif?
#writing #writers #scripts #writingcommunity #motifs
How to Deepen Your Story With Motifs
The use of motif creates tension, deepens emotion, and is often well-remembered. Dr. Diana Stout shares examples of motifs from literature and film.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I love writing with motifs! How about you? In this blog, I share a link to a paper I wrote about the movie, Out of Africa, and the many motifs that appear in the story.
Did you know that strong, memorable scenes often contain a motif?
#writing #writers #scripts #writingcommunity #motifs
Did you know that strong, memorable scenes often contain a motif?
#writing #writers #scripts #writingcommunity #motifs
#writers #writingcommunity #writing #writinghelp
The paperback has been released! Ebook or hardcover, too.
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The paperback has been released! Ebook or hardcover, too.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:06 PM
#writers #writingcommunity #writing #writinghelp
The paperback has been released! Ebook or hardcover, too.
www.amazon.com/Dr-Dianas-To...
The paperback has been released! Ebook or hardcover, too.
www.amazon.com/Dr-Dianas-To...
My wall of book covers is growing! #amwriting
October 26, 2025 at 5:31 AM
My wall of book covers is growing! #amwriting
My newest book is out on pre-order for Oct 29. The print book will be, too, that day or immediately following.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJ7DQDBP
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October 23, 2025 at 2:22 AM
My newest book is out on pre-order for Oct 29. The print book will be, too, that day or immediately following.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJ7DQDBP
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJ7DQDBP
This one was too easy. A couple hours last night and then as breaks from editing today, maybe a few more hours total.
October 23, 2025 at 2:06 AM
This one was too easy. A couple hours last night and then as breaks from editing today, maybe a few more hours total.
Another fall puzzle finished.
October 11, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Another fall puzzle finished.
First fall puzzle this year.
October 2, 2025 at 7:35 AM
First fall puzzle this year.
Working on a fall puzzle during break moments from polishing a book soon to be published. How do you take breaks from writing? #writers #writingcommunity
September 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Working on a fall puzzle during break moments from polishing a book soon to be published. How do you take breaks from writing? #writers #writingcommunity
Last day (today 9/23) for FREE eBook promotion of CPE: Character, Plot, & Emotion in Amazon. #writers #writingcommunity #plotting #creatingcharacters #writingwithemotion www.amazon.com/CPE-Characte... Endorsed by Michael Hauge, Hollywood script doctor and guru.
CPE: Character, Plot, & Emotion
CPE: Character, Plot, & Emotion - Kindle edition by Stout, Diana . Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading CPE: Character, Plot, & Emotion.
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September 23, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Last day (today 9/23) for FREE eBook promotion of CPE: Character, Plot, & Emotion in Amazon. #writers #writingcommunity #plotting #creatingcharacters #writingwithemotion www.amazon.com/CPE-Characte... Endorsed by Michael Hauge, Hollywood script doctor and guru.
#writers #writingcommunity Anyone else getting emails from Ruth Ware who's wanting to "introduce you to my agent"? Where she'll share her Amazon link so I can see how well she's done? Obviously, the sender knows nothing about writers.
September 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
#writers #writingcommunity Anyone else getting emails from Ruth Ware who's wanting to "introduce you to my agent"? Where she'll share her Amazon link so I can see how well she's done? Obviously, the sender knows nothing about writers.
I never get tired of watching #SomewhereinTime with #ChrisReeve. My fav vacation spot, #MackinacIsland, just named #1 vacation location. #classicmovies #writing #scripts #timetravel #lovestory. On Amazon Prime TV.
September 21, 2025 at 4:25 AM
I never get tired of watching #SomewhereinTime with #ChrisReeve. My fav vacation spot, #MackinacIsland, just named #1 vacation location. #classicmovies #writing #scripts #timetravel #lovestory. On Amazon Prime TV.
Dear #MSNBC - I've been watching your station all day. Why is the focus on Charlie Kirk, yet no coverage of another school shooting that occurred today? At Evergreen High School near Denver. At the very least, shouldn't there be equal coverage? Aren't the children more important? #shootings
September 10, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Dear #MSNBC - I've been watching your station all day. Why is the focus on Charlie Kirk, yet no coverage of another school shooting that occurred today? At Evergreen High School near Denver. At the very least, shouldn't there be equal coverage? Aren't the children more important? #shootings
Love the #classics! The Bridge on the River Kwai - a #movie that still stands today…more than ever. #Hollywood #scriptwriting #greatcharacters
September 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Love the #classics! The Bridge on the River Kwai - a #movie that still stands today…more than ever. #Hollywood #scriptwriting #greatcharacters
Cover reveal! My book, Harbor House: Deadly Intentions, is being reviewed. I can hardly wait until it's published in mid-November!
Some houses keep secrets. Harbor House keeps them alive.
Some houses keep secrets. Harbor House keeps them alive.
September 4, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Cover reveal! My book, Harbor House: Deadly Intentions, is being reviewed. I can hardly wait until it's published in mid-November!
Some houses keep secrets. Harbor House keeps them alive.
Some houses keep secrets. Harbor House keeps them alive.
Harlan Coben’s Missing You on Netflix was really good. I just finished binging on Netflix’’s Extant. Wow. And now on to The Thursday Murder Club.
September 2, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Harlan Coben’s Missing You on Netflix was really good. I just finished binging on Netflix’’s Extant. Wow. And now on to The Thursday Murder Club.
And the stuff I'm keeping to myself right now... 😁
September 1, 2025 at 7:39 PM
And the stuff I'm keeping to myself right now... 😁
#writers of all genres - check out my recommended reading page. Lots of great advice. wp.me/P7i3Fo-N1 #writingcommunity
Recommended Reading - Sharpened Pencils Productions LLC
Fantastic articles and books for writers needing advice or how-to instructions. Check out this Recommended Reading page!
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August 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
#writers of all genres - check out my recommended reading page. Lots of great advice. wp.me/P7i3Fo-N1 #writingcommunity
True character isn't revealed in what they say.
True character is revealed in what they do.
If someone lied to you in the past, they'll lie to you in the future. Don't trust the words. Look at their past actions, instead.
True character is revealed in what they do.
If someone lied to you in the past, they'll lie to you in the future. Don't trust the words. Look at their past actions, instead.
July 23, 2025 at 12:17 AM
True character isn't revealed in what they say.
True character is revealed in what they do.
If someone lied to you in the past, they'll lie to you in the future. Don't trust the words. Look at their past actions, instead.
True character is revealed in what they do.
If someone lied to you in the past, they'll lie to you in the future. Don't trust the words. Look at their past actions, instead.