I stumbled across this link today and thought it should be shared. Free is great, a webinar from experts is great. It’s all just great! SundanceCollab presents: In Conversation with Ava Du Vernay: Art as Activism ..read more

Writing, while liberating and fun, can also be challenging and stressful. I second guess myself constantly and find myself overwriting or not writing at all because I’m paralyzed by fear and perfectionism. There are dozens of opinions on what aspect of a screenplay is most important, but it’s nice to find some that you believe in and stick to them. I stumbled upon this list of the 10 things script readers look for. Although it’s just one person’s opinion, it’s already proven helpful in giving me goals and things to work toward without becoming completely overwhelmed. What do you focus on when ..read more

I’m a student of Mr. Rogers and loved the Neighborhood growing up. Anytime Mr. Rogers’ name pops up in my casual browsing, I’m excited. So it was fun to see a connection between my childhood idol and screenwriting. Read this article for some fun advice ..read more

I recently finished yet another viewing of “The Office” in its entirety and I will admit it doesn’t get easier to leave these characters, this world and that writing behind. But as luck would have it, I stumbled across this article form NoFilmSchool with 10 lessons we can learn as writers from rewatching the groundbreaking show. 10 Lessons “The Office” Can Teach Us About Screenwriting With a lot of competition deadlines looming and another summer at Hollins to look forward to, it’s nice to be reminded that watching well-written movies and shows, and learning from them, isn’t laziness. It’s res ..read more

Disappointment is a part of life, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t suck. As creatives, we put our hearts on the line everytime we show someone our work. Then the risk and vulnerability increases with each person who sees it, level it gets to in a competition, or progress it makes towards production or accolade. I’ve posted about disappointment and rejection before, but its like the cat that keeps coming back. And the closer you get to success, the harder the fall becomes. It can be easy to give up, especially when it feels like years of hard work is now completely useless. I have a handful of ..read more