Screenwriting
Cut to Finish
Last month I touched on the need for a lean screenplay. Lean writing is ideal for most forms of…
April 4, 2022-
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Risky Business
As March winds down and brain injury awareness month comes to an end, we are approaching the 25th anniversary…
March 29, 2022 -
Screenwriting
Rewriting is Writing
Three months into the new year and I am eager to get started on the first draft of a…
March 4, 2022 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
worth it
Recently a local cyclist where I live was hit by a car and injured badly, he ended up going…
February 26, 2022 -
Screenwriting
first draft
Recently I began working on another draft of my latest screenplay. I needed to make some changes that were…
February 4, 2022 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
enjoy it!
Being disabled causes one to find new sources of enjoyment. The things I used to enjoy before my accident,…
January 29, 2022 -
Screenwriting
idea box
Now that the holidays are over and a new year has begun, many of us will have a hard…
January 4, 2022 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Getting Started
As the year comes to an end, we are all eager for a new year and a new start.…
December 29, 2021 -
Screenwriting
distribution Process
Recently, like many other Marvel comic fans, I sat on the edge of my seat awaiting the new trailer…
December 4, 2021 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
cheerleaders
As I began working on this post, I woke up one morning depressed. I couldn’t motivate myself to focus…
November 29, 2021 -
Screenwriting
post-production
For almost 2 years now, the pandemic has shaken up Hollywood’s plans. Filming has been sporadic and movie release…
November 4, 2021 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
purpose driven writing
Recently, I received another rejection letter from an agent and to be honest, rejection never gets easier. But, disappoints…
October 29, 2021 -
Screenwriting
Filmmaking: The Production Phase
When the pandemic hit, Hollywood went through a tough time since movie productions had to be shut down to…
October 4, 2021 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Do You Know Your Circles?
Most of us know the idea of a hermit writer is a myth. Writing isn’t a solo effort. At…
September 29, 2021 -
Screenwriting
The importance of Pre-Production
While many have romanticized ideas about life as a screenwriter, the hard truth is writing a screenplay is just…
September 4, 2021 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Building Your Platform
One of the biggest fears of mine and a lot of people with disabilities is that our voices no…
August 29, 2021 -
Screenwriting
The Importance of Production Teams
We all have them, big dreams of writing a blockbuster screenplay and selling it for big bucks and one…
August 4, 2021 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Find Your Unique Voice
One of the things I look forward to about attending a writer’s conference is meeting new writers and hearing…
July 29, 2021 -
Screenwriting
Teamwork
Recently, a local writer friend and I decided to do a script swap to read each other’s WIP. To…
July 4, 2021 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
What You Have to Offer
Last month I attended an annual writers conference to learn more about the craft and pitch my nonfiction books.…
June 29, 2021 -
Screenwriting
Show Business
After I submitted my last screenwriting post, I received feedback for my latest WIP. Although it wasn’t what I…
June 4, 2021 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Choose Wisely
After my accident, I was in a hurry to get back to my life. I didn’t care about what…
May 29, 2021 -
Screenwriting
Know the Rules
In my latest screenplay, I decided to take a risk and break the rules. I wanted to give my…
May 4, 2021 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
We All Fall
Twenty-four years ago, I experienced one of the most embarrassing moments of my life: I fell off the commode…
April 29, 2021 -
Screenwriting
Visual Storytelling
One of the best and most common pieces of writing advice screenwriters get is to always use visual storytelling.…
April 4, 2021
