Matt Bird (New York, NY) is the founder of the blog "Cockeyed Caravan: Thoughts on the Art of Storytelling." He has an MFA in screenwriting from Columbia University, and his TV series "Hawks" is currently set up with Sierra Affinity. His adaptation of the novel When Your Reach Me is currently in pre-production.
"Matt Bird is a certifiable writing-craft genius." --Cheryl Klein,
Senior Editor at Arthur A. Levine Books
"What makes this book valuable is how practical Bird is with his
advice--every chapter is full of craft tricks and little insights
that help take a moment from 'good enough' to 'great!' Consider his
'one-touch rule,' which can instantly add focus and shape to even
the smallest scene. This book is full of real tools for real
storytellers." --Jonathan Auxier, author of The Night
Gardener
"The Ultimate Story Checklist is the clearest road map I've seen
for helping writers get to what makes a compelling story. I've been
sharing Matthew's guide with writers for years." --Andrew Harwell,
author of The Spider Ring
"Matt Bird has cracked the code on how satisfying stories work. His
insights will sharpen your plots, freshen your characters, and
liberate your imagination. I always come away from reading Matt
Bird feeling inspired and invigorated." --James Kennedy, author
of The Order of Odd Fish
"Bird's advice raises the bar and encourages 'writing greatness.'
It's rare to find such clear and insightful tips about working at
the most advanced end of the craft." --Elizabeth Fama, author
of Monstrous Beauty
"After I followed Matt Bird's writing advice, I received an offer
of representation from an agent who called my manuscript
'masterfully structured.' It's a testament to how helpful Bird's
advice has been--I've learned more from him than from any other
book about writing, and certainly more than from taking any writing
class." --Parker Peevyhouse, author of Where Futures End
"Matt Bird's blog is possibly my favorite resource on storytelling,
maybe even more than Robert McKee's Story. It's really insightful
on story structure--detailed without being too rigid, and with a
keen appreciation for both big blockbusters and smaller stories."
--Emily Horner, author of A Love Story Starring My Dead Best
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