Drinking in the Pen

I’m a little under the weather but I still have a comment about “Squid Game”!

We all do our best not to expose too much of ourselves, but the best writing; the greatest stories - they come from the most vulnerable places of honesty and grit. Take risks. Use. Your. Voice.

Things I had to re-learn this week: 1) OUTLINE. 2) You don’t know everything. 3) Tell self doubt to F off.

Having an agent is a great thing but it isn’t right for everyone. This episode we explore the ins and outs of getting an agent, setting realistic expectations, and your job of checking your ego.

Time to change things up.

Finding our creative community is a challenge these days, but it matters. Be grateful AF you can write, challenge yourself, and support other creatives in the process. Remember that our bond is our superpower.

This week I get into why challenging yourself to write a powerful commercial is a great writing exercise. Understanding how to write an unforgettable commercial will really test your writing chops! It will also make you a better storyteller in any format. Apply these tips to webisodes, half-hour or hour-long episodes, shorts and features … and KNOW WHEN TO STOP OVERWRITING! There’s also a new “Choose Your Own Adventure Scene” and this week’s song is by Kool & The Gang.

Art is important to understanding ourselves better as writers. This week I touch on why art influences how we write and tell story, and I assign a new “Choose Your Own Adventure Scene”.

I will be publishing a nee podcast episode tomorrow but tonight I am going to swim in the world of other artists. Next episode we will discuss why art is so imperative to the writing process.

So you’ve written a pilot and it’s gaining recognition—and you’ve landed a pitch call with studio execs and producers! GO YOU!! But now you have to present. You’ll need to put together something aesthetically pleasing, and concise, that tells the full story of your series (or film). Remember, you’re selling yourself as a writer too! This episode I give you some tools abs tips for what needs to be in that presentation.