Tag Archives: writing

The Inside People

Posted on May 25, 2016 by

I had the pleasure of once again attending the Great American Pitchfest this weekend, joining my favorite Dude, Zac Sanford, at the Suntaur table, taking pitches from screenwriters near and far. I look forward to this annual event, the time … Continue reading →

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An Imitation of Life

Posted on November 12, 2015 by

Over the weekend, I was invited to go through another battery of tests; nothing major, just a revisit of my insides, in order to find out why I was going tock instead of tick. As I scooted onto the hard, … Continue reading →

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Milk for Free

Posted on September 24, 2015 by

Why should I buy the cow, when I can get the milk for free? – Ancient Idiom There’s a little saying that is implanted into the minds of those wishing to work in film production, and the saying is “Never work … Continue reading →

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The Woman in the Picture

Posted on August 20, 2015 by

I’ve been away from my little magic castle for a bit; I’ve been tending to some real-world problems, as well as allowing my body to get some much-needed rest. I logged into Facebook this morning and discovered, courtesy my friend … Continue reading →

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Walking the Walk

Posted on June 29, 2015 by

For those of us who blog and write about the art and the craft of screenwriting, we spend a lot of time talking the talk. Today, I’m going to begin a little experiment in walking the walk. And I’m inviting … Continue reading →

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Good Intentions

Posted on February 6, 2015 by

A few years ago, Final Draft, Inc. launched a campaign titled Why I Write. Established screenwriters – Simon Kinberg, Susannah Grant, Aaron Sorkin, and others, were invited to write a brief statement about what drove them to do the thing that … Continue reading →

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The Mona Lisa Smile

Posted on November 8, 2014 by

There are thousands of screenwriting courses, that promise to offer you the opportunity to “write a role that will have every A-List actor out there fighting for your script!” Some of these promises go further and claim that that your script will take the great … Continue reading →

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My Writing Process: Blog Tour

Posted on June 9, 2014 by

Update – 06/15/15 – This post was written six days prior to my accidental journey, the moment in which everything changed. I chose to re-blog it to remind myself – and others facing challenges – what once was, and what can … Continue reading →

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The Stranger on the Platform

Posted on May 10, 2014 by

Life in Los Angeles can drive one mad. The hustle and bustle, the noise, the confusion… add to that the insanity of the entertainment business, and you have a mix that is guaranteed to bring the most stoic of people … Continue reading →

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Good Night, Sweet Prince

Posted on February 1, 2014 by

“I had insecurities and fears, like everybody does,and I got over it. But I was interested in the parts of me that struggled with those things.” ~ Philip Seymour Hoffman For creatives, our mind can be our greatest asset – … Continue reading →

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Scribe, Interrupted

Posted on January 17, 2014 by

“There was a demon that lived in the air. They said whoever challenged him would die. Their controls would freeze up, their planes would buffet wildly, and they would disintegrate. The demon lived at Mach 1 on the meter, seven … Continue reading →

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Natal Wishes

Posted on December 15, 2013 by

It’s here again. The day of my birth. Last year, I began a tradition of creating a wish list on my birthday. Without further ado, here is what I want for my birthday. For myself – and for you: Personal: … Continue reading →

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Facing Fear

Posted on October 25, 2013 by

Each time I prepare to type the words FADE IN, I am faced with more than a little trepidation. Each new story, each new film presents itself with a unique set of challenges. I might be working in a new … Continue reading →

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Persistence is Everything

Posted on September 13, 2013 by

Many a blog is devoted to the key elements needed to develop a career as a storyteller. Talent, of course, everyone talks about that, then that adjective is waved away, as talent is nothing without commitment… and then, that moniker … Continue reading →

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How I’ve Spent my Summer Vacation

Posted on August 29, 2013 by

Good day, ladies and gentlemen of the court. I trust that you are well, have been churning out pages and/or projects, and generally enjoying life. I took a wee bit of a vacation from blogging. A vacation! How lovely! What … Continue reading →

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