My daughter asked me the other day if I had a common denominator in my stories. I realized I have one big one and one small one. The biggest common denominator in my writing are strong female characters. It’s not really an intentional choice, I guess it’s just the voice I feel most comfortable expressing.Continue reading “I promise I’m not that dark hearted”
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The ol’ Think Tank
I had to go back to my think tank this month. This is what I use to get my head straight on stories I am working on. I dim the lights and soak in the tub for hours and work the stories out in my head. Needless to say, I’m very pruney when I getContinue reading “The ol’ Think Tank”
I am not the Cheesecake Factory
I was speaking to a talented screenwriter the other day who was so helpful with many pieces of awesome advice. I am always grateful when people take the time to share their knowledge and expertise with others. One of the things she was telling me, was how to market myself as a writer. She wasContinue reading “I am not the Cheesecake Factory”
Hobbies
So, yesterday I was waiting in our car while my husband pumped our gas. I sat and watched out the window at the different cars pulling in and out. One big pickup truck pulled up next to us. The guy inside looked like a cleaner cut redneck guy, who listened loudly to hip hop, withContinue reading “Hobbies”
Derail
My biggest foe is procrastination. Or maybe distraction. It’s never been creativity or writers block. I do well with deadlines though. Particularly ones that are sooner rather than later. This latest script is a psychological thriller of sorts. It explores the monster that lives inside us all. I like it a lot. More than someContinue reading “Derail”
Get cracking!
My daughter sent me this today. She knows me well. Sometimes I procrastinate, sometimes I feel like I only want to write the best version of something and sometimes I think the task Is too big to even start. But once I get past all that nonsense, I am so happy to have anything onContinue reading “Get cracking!”
Second verse, same as the first…
Welcome to my blog 22 scripts in 2022! Yes, you guessed It, I am attempting to write 22 complete screenplays In the year 2022. I’ve decided to break down the year into certain scripts per month. I will blog about each project and it’s progress and other interesting musings (like, why is the new BobaContinue reading “Second verse, same as the first…”