Drinking in the Pen

People ask how I stay inspired and get so much done. The answer? By knowing I have to be consistent with writing - and recognize I need to ask those that know more than me for advice. The key to writing is to WRITE. There is no magic way around it.

No matter what we do, we can’t lose our passion to write. We have to love it and the worlds we create. It matters.

This is an honest podcast about being scared to fail, being in a perpetual state of learning and growth, and keeping story at the forefront.

A short check in and reminding you that a great outline is everything.

I’m stuck and this is my way of breaking the creative block! It’s not normal and a little outlandish but it works for me.

Launching the new season by sharing the things I’ve learned now that I’m writing a TV Series for a major studio

Hi everyone! Drinking In The Pen is back next week for a whole new season. This time you’ll be on the real time journey of writing with me!

A visit to the Academy Museum is essential for writers who love the art of film. Plus? You can read a little Hitchcock!

Why do we watch scary movies? Or psychological thrillers? There are so many reasons but my theory is so we can control our response to fear. Also … there aren’t many women let alone women of color writing horror films. That is a gaping hole I’d like us to fill!

While accomplishments are great, sometimes knowing the struggle behind them helps make sense of why we still do what we do.