Here’s What They Think of Your Writing
Recently, I saw a post on Facebook about contest submissions for writers. The person who posted was making the point that assessments about the winners and losers are "sometimes subjective". I [...]
Stop Thinking
This strange phenomenon happens all the time. I encounter a creative person who says they're stuck. Often they paint themselves as desperate: looking for a lifeline from anywhere. Sometimes they claim to [...]
Wisdom From Comic Con!
For the first time, I was invited to speak on a panel at Comic Con. The UCLA Extension School put a panel together of instructors who work in the entertainment [...]
People Die
When I was in playwriting school, there were three distinct groups of artists under the umbrella of the school's Drama Division: playwrights, directors and actors. We collaborated on occasion, but [...]
Start Again!
I was talking, recently, to an artist friend who was experiencing some frustration about his creative life. His big issue was that he felt like his projects weren’t moving fast [...]
You’re Not Writing
I was in a deep coaching conversation with a talented writer who said he wasn't writing enough. Feeling really disappointed in himself, he was reportedly doing any number of productive [...]
What John Ridley Taught Me
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, [...]
What Happens WHILE Your TV Show Is Airing
Last time I covered what happens prior to a TV show being broadcast. This article is about all the things that happen during the airing of the show. By that [...]
Cure Your Awards Season Jealousy
You’re watching an awards show. Nominees are announced and a winner is named. There’s applause and music as someone walks forward to get their statue. What are you feeling? For [...]
