Drinking in the Pen

Correction and two things you should do BEFORE submitting your work anywhere.

This week I actually give you an exercise to help your visually see how your story breaks down. How well do you know your story? How about your characters and their motivation? (NOTE: I was saying don’t compromise the integrity of your but sounds like something else! HaHa!)

Let’s face it. Covid has been brutal, but now it’s time to accept where we are, embrace validation, and honor the struggle.

We get caught up in not writing as much as we want and that’s when you gotta cut yourself some slack. Unless you’re on deadline, then GET TO IT!

Recognizing that Lip Service isn’t enough. Also, painting your first scenes!! #NoExcuses

Some quick writing tips, book + music suggestions

Let’s talk about getting into a writing routine, and the difference between film and TV, teasers and openers.

I forgot I already read from Spiraling in Ep2 so I’ll read from the RomCom + Drama Series next werk

Tapping into creativity on your terms. Be open, daring, honest--know your story, don’t dumb it down, give yourself self imposed deadlines to avoid procrastination. Trust yourself. AND—trust the audience ...

Aside from pitching your stories, you’re pitching yourself, do you know who you are and how to convey that?