*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
Guest post by novelist/journalist and member Christina Hoag One of those writing clichés tells aspiring authors to “write the book you want to read.” That may be true, but make sure your book fits into an accepted genre or no one else will read it. As I was writing my noir crime novel Skin of … Continue reading The Importance of Genre
* Guest post by fiction writer and member Sabrina Tom In 2nd grade I was voted bossiest in the class slam book. A bad label for a girl of any age. So recently when I agreed to partner with a friend to write a screenplay this was what I was most worried about. Never mind … Continue reading What I Learned as a Fiction Writer Collaborating on My First Screenplay and What It Taught Me About Democracy: A Personal History
Chris Levinson is one of our faves here at theOFFICE. She's always a hoot and always busy working on something exciting. She has written/produced for numerous TV shows including Party of Five, Law & Order and Tyrant. Her pilots have been produced at NBC and FOX. Chris recently connected with Brooks Elms, a fellow screenwriter and … Continue reading Chris Levinson – “There are writers who write and there are writers who talk.”
If 2018 has been a tough year for your personal productivity, you are certainly not alone. The world is noisier than ever and making space for oneself in these uncertain times can feel near impossible. For self-generative careers like writing, these are especially challenging times. That’s why theOFFICE (our physical location here in Santa Monica, … Continue reading A message for our local readers
Hi, I'm Jordan. I recently joined the crew at the Office, and I'll be helping out with some of the blog posts here. I thought it would be nice for the readers to know. I'm going to try my best to show what inspires me, and I've also got some fun ideas for future blog … Continue reading Self Introduction – Jordan
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
We're very excited about our new Amazon partnered store! We've got tons of great items including books, writer tech and all kinds of tools to stick under a writer's Christmas tree. We've just added an Ergonomic Accessory section, but for something a little more relaxed we wanted to feature the AccMart Adjustable Mini Foot Rest Hammock. … Continue reading Scribnos – Featured Items
We're happy to announce that we've revamped The Office Shop to now include over 1,000 items! We've got all the best books on writing and technique as well as screenwriting and filmmaking plus all the supplies and swag a writer could ever need! Our featured item today is a book by Jessica Morrell titled "Bullies, Bastards … Continue reading THEOFFICE SHOP – FEATURED ITEM
In case you haven't heard the news, we've partnered up with Amazon to create theOffice Shop. We have a large offering of anything and everything a writer may need! Pens, desks, books on craft and tons of other items to get the creative juices flowing - which is exactly what this featured item is designed … Continue reading theOffice Shop – Featured Item
