In a saturated industry, branding as a writer isn’t optional—it’s essential. At its core, branding means finding your niche and mastering it so completely that you’re no longer just a writer in that genre—you’re the writer for it.Your niche should be more than a market category; it should be an extension of your lived experience. Look at Lena Waithe. … Read more
Eighty percent of all TV and Films bought in Hollywood are based on Intellectual Property (IP). As a working writer you will be asked to adapt short stories, books, newspaper articles and 80’s films. You will need to be faithful to the expectations of the series/franchise and also be true to the fans who know and … Read more
Emotional writing is all about set up. There is nothing intrinsically powerful about a large girl dancing, but the set up of this story, the obstacles this girl had to overcome, makes us emotional when the large girl succeeds. From Quora What is the most courageous thing you have seen somebody do? Originally Answered: What is … Read more
Part of the reason we want to be famous is to be acknowledged and respected. (Also, to make money). Many of us feel or felt that we have not been acknowledged by the world. We have not been respected by our parents or our peers. We yearn for this. We WANT this, but we don’t … Read more
Trying to get work or representation before you are ready is a mistake that many writers make in the early stages of their careers. The initial connections you make in this industry are vital. You don’t want your first impression to be that of unprepared, or worse, the notion that you are incapable of meeting … Read more
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/top-tv-execs-grapple-covid-19-script-changes-were-not-going-be-shoot-it-dont-write-it-1297752 Showrunners are being asked to cut extras, reconsider sex and fight scenes and, in some cases, shorten page counts. In late March, when Robert and Michelle King convened the writers room for their supernatural drama Evil, they plotted out a second season premiere in a haunted New York City subway station. Now, more than two … Read more
As I prep to go out with a law show pitch, I reflect on all the pitching lessons I’ve learned along the way. 1. From a coach, I learned to visualize the meeting and see the outcome I want. 2. From a fantastic pitcher who has sold 26 projects (including one with me), I learned to speak to the … Read more
During this time of upheaval, some of us can get lost in the pain and irrational chaos. The brutality feels too overwhelming to engage with. Who are we to speak up and support racial equality if we aren’t of color? But every person standing for equal rights and liberties helps. You can make a difference … Read more
Creativity is precious. It needs to be cherished and nurtured. I encourage writers to put their hearts, issues, beliefs and voice into their writing. I help them find their gifts and their messages for the world. I believe each person has a unique perspective that needs support to shine. In order to get hired in … Read more
The Dos, don’ts and no, you didn’ts of Bold, Underlined, Italics and CAPS in scripts. Who would think that bolding or underling in a script could cause so much controversy. Scripts that utilize these tools are looked down upon as being falsely showy, immature or reaching. But bold, italics, CAPS and underlining are fast becoming … Read more