Ahhh, yes. The struggle is real! It's all up in the head, it just has to make its way on to the page. We all do the best we can, don't we?
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Keeping Your Focus During The Holidays
Do the Holidays always catch you off guard as much as they do for me? This year it's time to be ready and take them head-on. Many, like myself, simply react and do the best they can when the Holidays come around. This year, you can be ready, enjoy the Holidays to the fullest, and … Continue reading Keeping Your Focus During The Holidays
A message for our local readers
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
How To Write A Horror Movie
You know what I find really scary...? Not being able to try all the monthly flavors of donuts at Sidecar Doughnuts before the month is over. I know... truly horrifying! It's the season for a good scary movie. If you'd like to write one, I've found the perfect article for you written by Sarah Dobbs … Continue reading How To Write A Horror Movie
Drew Goddard On Writing
It's funny that last week I did an article all about adaptations. This week's interview is about a movie that was written just for the big screen. This is the type of movie that made me fall in love with film. I love any good movie, but there's something truly special about a movie of … Continue reading Drew Goddard On Writing
Friday Fun – That Writing Flow
You know, I have this very important writing tip for you today... but I just won't have time to post it because of all the interruptions. Oh wait! We don't have those here at theOFFICE.
Adaptations: Holding On To The Heart Of The Book
Pictured above are the two men who wrote Ready Player One, definitely one of my favorite films of the year. On the left is Zak Penn (writer of the adaptation), and on the right is Ernest Cline (writer of the novel). I've read the book, and watched the movie, and I love them both. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSp1dM2Vj48 These are two very different … Continue reading Adaptations: Holding On To The Heart Of The Book
Writing A Novel
This week, I'm posting up about something pretty cool. Books! I know I mostly post about film and television, because that's mainly my background. I love books too, and may be posting some interviews for them from time to time. I found a great article on the best resources for writing a novel. Check it … Continue reading Writing A Novel
Chad and Carey Hayes On Writing
This week we're jumping back to a classic. I love a good scary movie, and one of my favorites is The Conjuring. What I really loved about it was that it took the classic exorcism story and told it from a different perspective. If the investigators of an exorcism are scared, there's a reason you should be … Continue reading Chad and Carey Hayes On Writing
The Best Horror Movies Of 2018
It's October, and that means scary movie time! I haven't seen all of these, but I can without a doubt attest to the quality of the top pick, A Quiet Place. I posted a great in-depth interview a while back you can find here: Bryan Woods and Scott Beck On Writing. We'll keep this one short and … Continue reading The Best Horror Movies Of 2018
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