Why do we love our writing teachers so much? Why, years later, do we think of them with such gratitude? I think it’s because they come along when we need them most, when we are young and vulnerable and are tentatively approaching this craft that our culture doesn’t have much respect for, but which we … Continue reading QOTD
Author: Wade Gasque
Writer, storyteller and creative/spiritual guide. I help creatives and others navigate our rapidly changing times by cultivating a stronger sense of power and purpose in their lives. More at UncannyMeans.com.
Gary Glasberg
We are still reeling from his passing. Gary was one of our very first members here at theOffice. He wrote most of his NCIS scripts here and was a friend to so many of us. Anyone who crossed his path in this business could tell you what a kind and funny and uplifting spirit he … Continue reading Gary Glasberg
David Gleeson Kills the Deadline
David Gleeson is one of our members here at theOffice who makes very good use of his membership, meaning he's ALWAYS here. When we probed him about his current projects, we were astounded (and inspired!) by just how much this guy is able to accomplish. In the last year alone, David has been juggling 5, yes 5, … Continue reading David Gleeson Kills the Deadline
Reading Your Submissions
Just a quick update on the fellowship. We have received your submissions. Close to 100 of them. We've got a lot of reading to do! Thanks to all of you for submitting and for spreading the word. Myself, Emily and our amazing judges will be poring through each and every entry and choosing one lucky … Continue reading Reading Your Submissions
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: 2014 Fellowship to theOffice
It’s that time of year again... We’re beyond excited to announce that we are once again offering a FREE 6-MONTH FELLOWSHIP to theOffice. theOffice is a quiet, communal workspace in Brentwood, CA right across from the Country Mart. Our members get free coffee & tea, wifi, Aeron chairs and peace of mind, all in the … Continue reading CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: 2014 Fellowship to theOffice
It Is Always Now
A simple idea that can be so hard to live by. Author/neuroscientist (and former member of theOffice) Sam Harris breaks it down for us. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3JzcCviNDk
QOTD
HENRY: I know it's him. Billy, Billy, Billy, the name keeps dropping, each time without significance, but it can't help itself. Hapless as a secret in a computer. Blip, blip. Billy, Billy. Talk to me. I'm sorry about the bedroom. ANNIE: You should have put everything back. Everything would be the way it was. HENRY: … Continue reading QOTD
QOTD
Why one writes is a question I can answer easily, having so often asked it of myself. I believe one writes because one has to create a world in which one can live. I could not live in any of the worlds offered to me — the world of my parents, the world of war, … Continue reading QOTD
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The stars over the Atlantic are dangling salt crystals. The room at the Seashell Inn is $20 a night; special winter off-season rate. No one else here but us and the night clerk, five floors below, alone with his cherished stack of Spiderman. … Continue reading QOTD
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It's spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you've got it, you want - oh, you don't quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so! Mark Twain
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