In this episode we discuss practical tips for starting the writing process. From finding inspiration to developing a writing routine, we share strategies for getting the creative juices flowing and finally putting pen to paper... or fingers to keyboard. Our guest is writer, Alexander Hacker.

Guest Bio: Alexander Hacker is a writer based in New York City. After graduating from Bard College in 2016, Alex worked in development at Olive Productions before becoming director Derek Cianfrance’s assistant on the HBO miniseries “I Know This Much is True”. He has written and produced a number of short films with Ideal Glass Productions and Bowery Poetry Studios, and most recently made his directorial debut with his short film “Play.” He is currently hunched over his keyboard and lives in constant fear of being perceived. You can find him on Instagram: @petty_crocker.

Show Notes:

"When you sit down to write it's just dictation." - Alexander Hacker

Stand on the World by The Joubert Singers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9UV58U9DyU, or if you prefer spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6TOhXLevQUI4fjrxLL1nJE

Internet Movie Script Database: https://imsdb.com

The Vietname war movie with Michael J. Fox was Casualties of War (1989) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097027/

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"Chronikkah" a Syd & Mike sketch written by Alexander Hacker: https://youtu.be/0tH6vhgxOVA

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