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
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A Night Out
Safehouse, the writer/actor workshop that meets here at theOffice every Monday night is hosting another fundraiser for our space. It's a night of original one-act plays from some very funny writers. Last year they sold out, so if you're in LA and looking for a night of witty and ridiculous theatre, check it … Continue reading A Night Out
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)
(More) Screenwriters on Twitter
Just updated our list of professional screenwriters on Twitter so you can follow to your hearts content. Some are even charter and current members of theOffice.
Q(s)OTD… the Woody Allen edition
Sex without love is a meaningless experience, but as far as meaningless experiences go its pretty damn good. I'm very proud of my gold pocket watch. My grandfather, on his deathbed, sold me this watch. I’m astounded by people who want to ‘know’ the universe when it’s hard enough to find your way around Chinatown. … Continue reading Q(s)OTD… the Woody Allen edition
Membership has its privileges :)
We're putting together our end-of-year member perk packages! If you'd like to learn more about membership, get in touch by the end of this week to take advantage of some big savings. Happy Holidays!
Worth a thousand words or more
Since many of the the people who use The Office write for film and television, I usually look for quotes that have to do with creativity when it comes to using words. Of course, when it comes to the imagination, there are many outlets. In audio visual media there are not only words, but images … Continue reading Worth a thousand words or more
Back to School Sale (for Grown-ups!)
The kids are back in school and you've finally got some alone time. Why not make use of it? We've got a SALE going on through the end of September. 10% OFF all memberships - Premium, Regular, Half Membership, whatever works for you, just join by the end of the month and you'll get 10% … Continue reading Back to School Sale (for Grown-ups!)
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