I know what you’re thinking. You’re wondering how I have any idea what kind of year you had. You think I have some nerve to suggest your year was any better than average or to suggest that anything good happened at all. For a moment you might be re-considering […]
I know a handful of writers who believe that networking is a dirty word. I get it. Most of us are introverts who would prefer not to engage with anyone beyond our keyboards or our writers groups. If there’s an agent or a rep in […]
I’ve got a writer friend who advocates ‘being in the wilderness’. He talks about how it’s sometimes necessary to wander into a dramatic space where there’s no clear answer about where to turn. His theory is that there’s juicy material that comes out of that space […]
Putting words on the page can be hard work. It requires concentration and focus. Once you’ve put the energy and time in, what should you do next? I’ve been talking recently with friends and clients about the other things that are sure to enhance your writing […]
This week I’ve been having several conversations with people who are concerned that they’re not doing “what it takes” to be a writer. When I ask what they’re doing (or not doing) I get answers along these lines: “I’m not writing enough.” or “I’m not working […]
Last week, I got notes from ABC studios and the TV network on my script for American Crime. It’s the last step in a process of brainstorming, discussing, outlining, rewriting, writing, re-drafting, editing, and revising my episode. Now the script goes off to production and, within […]
I spent a chunk of the summer teaching at the UCLA Extension school, in addition to keeping up with my writing duties on ABC’s American Crime. The class: Story Analysis for Film & Television – was, essentially about coverage (writing reports) on TV and film projects. One week, […]
I had an incredible time when I went to The Creative Arts Emmys. I went with Tracie Thoms, the amazing lead of my web series, SEND ME. She was nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama. I’ll tell you about how that […]
Summer has gone quickly. It seems that way to me. I’ve been juggling several things lately: among them my script for American Crime, grading papers for a class I’m teaching, coaching clients and tending to things that have to do with my web series. In between […]
There’s this thing you do – or probably do – that is very common. (People have been coming to me with this thing.) It’s that moment when you’re waist deep in ABUNDANCE – things are going incredibly well for you. You’re on a roll on that […]
