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
Meet Our 2025 Fellow!
The judges had a difficult time this year choosing from all the wonderful submissions we got. But there was one in particular that stood out. Everyone please put your hands together for our 2025 Fellow, Lynn Casey! Lynn wowed everyone with ten pages of her memoir Chasing Human. Her tale of leaving behind her life … Continue reading Meet Our 2025 Fellow!
Meet Our Judges – 2025 Fellowship
Say hello to this years judges! All are prolific writers as well as long-time members here at theOffice. The deadline to enter is July 31st, so make sure you get your submission in soon! Elise Loehnen Elise does it all! Writer, editor, blogger, and podcaster. Her 2023 book, On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins … Continue reading Meet Our Judges – 2025 Fellowship
theOffice Fellowship 2025
Summer is here! It's a great time to get away from the bustle of life and finally get to writing that new idea. But do you really want to spend the blazing hot SoCal summer cooped up in your stuffy apartment, far away from human connection? Definitely not! That's why we're bringing our Fellowship back! … Continue reading theOffice Fellowship 2025
When Did We Start Waiting Years Between Seasons of TV?
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?
How to Crack Writer’s Block with Journaling
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
In Search of the Genre of Originality
Four films major films were in theaters this Thanksgiving. Two sequels, one being more of a swing of the sword (shout out to Office regular Mr. Scarpa), an animated Disney film, (who’s original is already receiving a live action remake), and a long awaited cinematic return to the world of OZ. Depending on where you … Continue reading In Search of the Genre of Originality
Member Profile: David Scarpa
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
Our 2024 Fellow
Drum roll please! The winner of our 2024 Fellowship is D'Elia Guarnieri. Congratulations! D'Elia will receive a 6-month Premium Membership to our quiet Santa Monica workspace with 24/7 access to work on her upcoming projects. Her feature, "Fakes," really impressed all of the judges with a well-paced intro that had us begging to read the … Continue reading Our 2024 Fellow
Meet Our Judges
Say hello to this year's judges! All are long-time members of the office as well as being long-time industry professionals. The deadline to enter the fellowship is on September 23rd (soon!) so submit while there is still time! David Scarpa David wrote Napoleon (2023) directed by Ridley Scott as well as the upcoming Gladiator II. … Continue reading Meet Our Judges
