*This post is a bit of a departure from our regular posts on writing, but Courtney Rosenfeld (guru of the gig economy) has some fantastic tips here on minimizing distractions and maximizing productivity, good for writers and any other self-starter types. When you’re ready to quit your day job and work for yourself full-time, where … Continue reading Time-Saving Tools to Help You Take Your Side Gig Full-Time
If you’re looking to enter a contest or fellowship, we’ve got you covered with the deadlines of the most popular competitions around. Just click the links, and they’ll take you directly to the contest page: Early Entry: December 16th - Scriptapalooza December 19th - ISA Fast Track Fellowship Regular Entry: December 22nd - Creative World … Continue reading December Screenwriting Contest Deadlines
Every time you think you have an idea of what's going on in Russian Doll the mystery gets deeper. It was one of my favorite shows of the year. If you haven't seen it, the whole fun is the mystery, so maybe come back after you've watched. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHcKoAMGGvY Leslye Headland, creator of Russian Doll, was … Continue reading Leslye Headland On Writing
If you’re looking to enter a contest or fellowship, we’ve got you covered with the deadlines of the most popular competitions around. Just click the links, and they’ll take you directly to the contest page: Early Entry: November 22nd – Creative World Awards Regular Entry: November 15th - WeScreenplay - Feature Contest Deadlines Late Entry: … Continue reading November Screenwriting Contest Deadlines
I love a good British drama. They're short, but so so sweet. Bodyguard, only running six episodes, will grab you right from the start. It was nominated for "Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series" at the 2019 Emmy Awards. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLfLU6-9lxY Where did Jed Mercurio come up with the idea for Bodyguard? How did the lead … Continue reading Jed Mercurio On Writing
Phoebe Waller-Bridge is on top of the world right now. Three Emmy wins for Outstanding Comedy Series, Lead Actress, and Best Writing for a Comedy Series on Fleabag, and a nomination for Outstanding Drama for Killing Eve. Three out of four isn't bad! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5Uv6cb9YRs I have an interview here conducted by NPR: 'Fleabag' And 'Killing Eve' … Continue reading Phoebe Waller-Bridge On Writing
If you’re looking to enter a contest or fellowship, we’ve got you covered with the deadlines of the most popular competitions around. Just click the links, and they'll take you directly to the contest page: Early Entry: October 8th - Scriptapalooza TV Contest October 31st - Screencraft - Family-Friendly Script Contest Late Entry: October 8th - … Continue reading October Screenwriting Contest Deadlines
One of my first posts when I started working here was the list of Emmy winners for 2016. I see it as a marker of how long I've been with theOffice, and when I look back at my posts over the years it's interesting to see how things have changed over time. A lot is … Continue reading Emmy Winners 2019
It's a little late in the month for this post, but please excuse us because it's the first of many to come. If you're looking to enter a contest or fellowship, we've got you covered with the deadlines of the most popular competitions around. Now go break a leg: Regular Entry: September 10th - Fresh … Continue reading September Screenwriting Contest Deadlines
If there is one common link between all my posts it is to inspire you to write. Well, I can't find much more of an inspirational person than Rob Thomas. If you've seen Veronica Mars, then you know there's something special about the show. Impeccable casting, exceptional writing, fantastic direction, it has it all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KvBAa2PuVo This is … Continue reading Rob Thomas On Writing
