R. Scott Boyer has written a variety of critically acclaimed stories, starting in 2018 with his debut novel, Bobby Ether and the Jade Academy. His other completed works include Temple of Eternity and House Guests (spec screenplay), its sequel, House Guests – Arrival, plus two unpublished young adult adventures in the Bobby Ether series.
Accolades for his projects include: IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award (Silver Medalist), Book Fest Best Book Awards (Finalist), Eric Hoffer Award (Gold Medal Finalist), ScreenCraft Cinematic Book Competition (Finalist), and two bonus book club selections by The International Pulpwood Queens Book Club, as well as Chicago Screenplay Awards (Semi-Finalist).
Besides family and friends, his personal life revolves around four themes: writing, basketball, volunteer work with underprivileged youth, and his rescue mutt, Sassy. Over the years, he has been involved with a number of volunteer organizations, including United In Harmony, the Collins & Katz Family YMCA, coaching various basketball programs, and C5LA.
Raised in Santa Monica, California, Scott resides close to his family in the South Bay area of Los Angeles.
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The Lie The Character Believes
Discover how a character’s false beliefs shape their flaws, decisions, relationships, and character arc, with examples from popular movies and television.
Flaws That Drive Plot: Creating Conflict Through Character
Flaws That Drive Plot Main Street Writes Group Discussion — Originally presented May 11, 2026 Every interesting character has flaws. They're stubborn, impatient, arrogant, insecure, impulsive, overly trusting, or perhaps unwilling to trust anyone at all. But here's...
Wants vs. Needs
Main Street Writes Group Discussion — Originally presented May 4, 2026 What makes a character interesting? Is it what they're trying to accomplish? The obstacles standing in their way? Their personality, intelligence, courage, or flaws? All of those things matter, of...