What can I say about the 2010s? So much has changed in the landscape of film... I mean what did we even do before Netflix? We would drive... not even Uber to the movie theaters. Marvel movies were in their infancy with the rise of the superhero movie. Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse showed us that … Continue reading The Best Movies of the 2010s
*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
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
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
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
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
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
https://youtu.be/s9APLXM9Ei8 Craig Mazin, most well known for The Hangover Part II, and Identity Thief, has made quite a pivot in his career with his most recent release, the HBO mini series, Chernobyl. He went from comedies and spoofs in film straight into a historically accurate TV drama. How do you make that kind of a pivot? … Continue reading Craig Mazin On Writing
* 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
