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How to Crack Writer’s Block with Journaling

March 20, 2025March 20, 2025

A journal entry a day keeps the writer's block away! At least, that has been my experience. I don't have any scientific studies to back this claim up. But I do have lots of anecdotal evidence from my own writing practice. In this blog entry, I want to guide you through how I go about … Continue reading How to Crack Writer’s Block with Journaling

David Scarpa

Member Profile: David Scarpa

November 25, 2024

We know David Scarpa as a longtime member here at theOffice. But beyond that, he has been a creative force behind films like The Day the Earth Stood Still, All the Money in the World, Napoleon, and Gladiator II, which is currently in theaters. I recently sat down with David to pick his brain about … Continue reading Member Profile: David Scarpa

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Four Tips to Start Journaling

July 3, 2024July 3, 2024

I started journaling when I was seven years old. But it wasn't my idea. My mom made me do it. I remember sitting at the kitchen table with a speckled composition notebook and hating every second of it. I didn't know what to write and I didn't see why my silly, little day needed to … Continue reading Four Tips to Start Journaling

HOW BAD WRITING CAN BE A GREAT TEACHER

April 3, 2023

Hey everyone! It has been a minute, but we're back! We'll be posting regularly again and we can't wait to share all of our ideas with you. Recently, I've been reminiscing about my own writing journey. When I was in film school, everyone encouraged me to read great scripts. No one ever told me to … Continue reading HOW BAD WRITING CAN BE A GREAT TEACHER

Carlton Cuse and Meredith Averill On Writing

March 10, 2020March 10, 2020

When I saw that they were trying to make Locke and Key... again, I didn't want to hold my breath. This is a project I've had major excitement for ever since I saw the original pilot, and I just felt like it was stuck in development hell. This has actually happened with some of my … Continue reading Carlton Cuse and Meredith Averill On Writing

Leslye Headland On Writing

November 1, 2019January 7, 2020

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

Phoebe Waller-Bridge On Writing

October 2, 2019January 7, 2020

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

Rob Thomas On Writing

August 30, 2019January 7, 2020

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

Craig Mazin On Writing

August 5, 2019January 7, 2020

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

Quote of the Day – The Matrix

July 25, 2019January 7, 2020

https://youtu.be/A9vGMMPM5Lg This your last chance. After this there is no turning back. You take the blue pill, the story ends. You wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to. You take the red pill, you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Remember, all I'm offering … Continue reading Quote of the Day – The Matrix

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I'm Trish and I run theOFFICE, a coworking space for writers in Santa Monica, CA. This blog is where I share writing tips, interviews with our members, contest deadlines, info on our yearly fellowship and other bits of writerly inspiration. Thanks for stopping by!

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