Tag Archives: writing

Persistence is Everything

Posted on September 13, 2013 by princessscribe

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 princessscribe

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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The Conversations

Posted on August 4, 2013 by princessscribe

Today is August 4. Today is the fourth anniversary of the death of my mentor, employer and friend, Blake Snyder. In the past, I’ve marked the date with a journal entry about Blake, his influence on me, and the memories … Continue reading →

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All Her Angels

Posted on July 17, 2013 by princessscribe

At long last. Episode 4 of “They Live Among Us” has arrived. Aptly titled “All Her Angels,” Episode 4 picks up where 3 left off: After meeting ne’er-do-well Craig at the Paradise, all-American succubus Lillith feeds on him. Caim parts with … Continue reading →

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It’s About Courage

Posted on July 12, 2013 by princessscribe

I stumbled across a gem of an article, posted today by INC. magazine. It talks about the one thing that a successful entrepreneur must have. No, not money, not great management skills, and not innovation. What you must have is courage. … Continue reading →

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Passion Play

Posted on June 24, 2013 by princessscribe

I’ve been described as a passionate person. Passion wields a double-edged sword, for you cannot write with it alone. You also cannot write without it. I’ve been in post production for several projects, one of them being Episode 4 of … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam

Posted on May 27, 2013 by princessscribe

Today is Memorial Day. Contrary to popular opinion, Memorial Day was not established to celebrate outdoor barb-e-ques or furniture sales, although these events seem to hold more significance within our national cultural consciousness each passing year. Memorial Day began as … Continue reading →

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Okie On

Posted on May 21, 2013 by princessscribe

Yesterday, I was working on a couple of projects – newsletter materials for ScreenwritingU, and my outlines for the Center for the Cinematic Arts Gym Shorts collective. It was noon; I was hungry. The day before, I sat in front … Continue reading →

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To V.O. or Not to V.O.

Posted on May 8, 2013 by princessscribe

“…God help you if you use voice-over in your work, my friends. God help you. That’s flaccid, sloppy writing. Any idiot can write a voice-over narration to explain the thoughts of a character.” – Adaptation Recently, a friend contacted me in … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday

Posted on April 25, 2013 by princessscribe

Happy birthday, Ella Fitzgerald. You were my muse. I abandoned you. No more. Sing it.  

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If They Told You It Would be Easy, They Lied

Posted on April 17, 2013 by princessscribe

“Writing is easy. All you do is stare at a blank piece of paper until drops of blood appear on your forehead.” – Gene Fowler There’s more than a measure of truth Fowler’s words. There are days when I cannot … Continue reading →

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Boston

Posted on April 15, 2013 by princessscribe

I came home from a meetup to see all of the horrible news. Immediately, my mind went to April 19, 1995. A day that began almost mundane… and within a minute, turned into a horror. I remember flying into my … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Essay?

Posted on April 8, 2013 by princessscribe

I am taking a wee bit of a break, to take some needed rest and to prep for a busy shoot week. Last week, through a friend, I was re-introduced to Joan Didion’s breathtaking collection of essays, Slouching Towards Bethlehem. I … Continue reading →

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The Trouble With Creating Content

Posted on March 28, 2013 by princessscribe

Last week, Adelaide Screenwriter posted an article about one of his favorite filmmakers. Like me, her name is Anne. Like me, she is a web series creator. And like me, she struggles to deliver her stories to a larger audience. … Continue reading →

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Enjoy the Ride

Posted on March 13, 2013 by princessscribe

Life is a roller coaster. A couple of weeks ago, I received an email which pushed a project back. Not a horrible thing, but frustrating. Not the end of the world, as the project is alive and well. But the … Continue reading →

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