Have you seen that one show on Netflix? Or was it on Amazon Prime? Or maybe Apple TV? No, it was definitely on Hulu! Oh, you don't have Hulu? I think you can bundle that with Disney+. Oh wait! You're talking about that other show! That one was on Max last year. Let me see … Continue reading Done With Streaming Services
Wednesday is getting a second season later this year. In case you forgot, the first season came out in 2022. That's a three year gap! Andor and The White Lotus are in the same boat with three year gaps between their newest seasons and the previous. House of the Dragon and Rings of Power are … Continue reading When Did We Start Waiting Years Between Seasons of TV?
A journal entry a day keeps the writer's block away! At least, that has been my experience. I don't have any scientific studies to back this claim up. But I do have lots of anecdotal evidence from my own writing practice. In this blog entry, I want to guide you through how I go about … Continue reading How to Crack Writer’s Block with Journaling
We know David Scarpa as a longtime member here at theOffice. But beyond that, he has been a creative force behind films like The Day the Earth Stood Still, All the Money in the World, Napoleon, and Gladiator II, which is currently in theaters. I recently sat down with David to pick his brain about … Continue reading Member Profile: David Scarpa
I started journaling when I was seven years old. But it wasn't my idea. My mom made me do it. I remember sitting at the kitchen table with a speckled composition notebook and hating every second of it. I didn't know what to write and I didn't see why my silly, little day needed to … Continue reading Four Tips to Start Journaling
Hey Everyone! I'm back with another round up of screenplay competitions and fellowship programs for this summer. There is a little something for everyone here. From genre specific competitions, to broad categories. There are even a few competitions that accept book manuscripts and spec TV. Are you ready to submit? Great American Script Contest Accepts: … Continue reading Summer 2024 Screenwriting Competitions and Fellowships
After the writer's strike, there was a surge of optimism. Hollywood writers looked forward to returning to normalcy after a summer without work. However, for many, "normal" remained elusive. The previous era of Peak TV had driven streaming services into a competitive frenzy for original content. Yet, post-strike, this momentum waned, and with it writing … Continue reading The Decline of Peak TV
Back in November of 2023, Warner Brothers announced they would not release Coyote vs. Acme, a hybrid live-action/animation Loony Tunes feature. Despite the fact that the film is complete and has tested well with audiences, Warner Brothers feels they will make more money from shelving it for a tax write-off than they would at the … Continue reading Coyote vs. Acme vs. Deletion
With the writer's strike and the holidays behind us, it is time to hit the grind again. But don't fret! I'm here to help with this handy list of some screenplay competitions and fellowships that are definitely worth entering. From zero-cost entry to genre-specific competitions, there is something for every writer to submit to over … Continue reading 2024 Winter/Spring Screenplay Competition and Fellowship Deadlines
Over the early days of December 2023, a tight-knit, online community of authors was thrown into chaos after it was revealed that one among them was sabotaging the others on Goodreads. On December 5th, sci-fi author and member of the aforementioned community, Xiran Jay Zhao, tweeted, “If you as a debut author are going to … Continue reading How Goodreads Lost Community Trust to Review Bombing
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