Now, moving in, cartons on the floor, the radio playing to bare walls, picture hooks left stranded in the unsoiled squares where paintings were, and something reminding us this is like all other moving days; finding the dirty ends of someone else's life, hair fallen in the sink, a peach pit, and burned-out matches in … 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.
Member Chatter
On writing for TV. The process changes quite a bit as the season goes on, both in a positive and negative sense. On the positive side, you begin to develop a relationship to your characters (the ones in your head, not the actors); they start talking to you, mouthing off, doing unexpected and unimaginable things. … Continue reading Member Chatter
QOTD
Child, to say the very thing you really mean, the whole of it, nothing more or less or other than what you really mean; that's the whole art and joy of words. C.S. Lewis, Till We Have Faces
When you feel stuck, afraid to make a move, remember
... there is always someone more afraid than you. Phobias A-L Phobias M-Z -via Prancing Loon PS. If you need to liven up a dull character. Give him Allodoxaphobia or Symmetrophobia or Selenophobia or ...
Sacred Spot
Running a writing space like theOffice, I'm instrinsically curious about the components that make up an inspiring and productive environment for writing. What I've learned over the years is that, of course, we all have different needs. We've had members with us since we opened 9 years ago. They depend on theOffice every day as … Continue reading Sacred Spot
“Lena Dunham is talking to you”
Our very own Katie Arnoldi (theOffice member since '07) has some choice words to say about Lena Dunham and body issues over on The Nervous Breakdown. A professional bodybuilder turned best-selling novelist (Chemical Pink), Mrs. Arnoldi knows of what she speaks. Check out her essay here.
Member Chatter
On the internet vs. writing. Well I am a novelist, unlike most of my fellow writers at the office, so I probably have less reason than most to be online. I do use google or wikipedia for quick research questions, but generally I try to stay offline while I am working. Its too distracting. I … Continue reading Member Chatter
Member Chatter
The writing process is different for everyone and infinitely fascinating. Since we are surrounded my successful screenwriters and novelists here at theOffice, I thought I'd nose around and see how it is they do what they do. I'll post whatever anecdotes/confessions/advice they have to offer here on the blog. We'll call it Member Chatter. Let … Continue reading Member Chatter
CALL FOR ENTRIES: theOffice Fellowship (2013 edition)
We have heard your cries and we are thrilled to once again offer a free fellowship to theOffice. Think of it as your very own writer’s retreat right here in the city! Here's how it works: Winner receives 6 months of free 24/7* access to theOffice in LA. This is equivalent to a Premium Membership, … Continue reading CALL FOR ENTRIES: theOffice Fellowship (2013 edition)
Nearing the end
We'll be closing next week and re-opening January 2nd so the blog will be silent during that time. I want to quickly thank you, our readers, for a great 2012. We've got a lot of exciting things up our sleeves for 2013 including interviews with some of our members, a free membership giveaway to theOffice … Continue reading Nearing the end
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