MUST... FINISH... SCENE! You know when you're watching a scary movie, and the character is running down a hallway, and that hallway suddenly seems to stretch infinitely in both directions. The end is in sight, but it seems to be getting further away the closer you get. That's a lot what writing can feel like … Continue reading Friday Fun – You Can Do It!
Tag: Writer’s Life
Charlie Brooker On Writing
I've posted about Charlie Brooker in the past: In-Depth Interview – Charlie Brooker. I'm a HUGE fan of Black Mirror, and love what they tried to do with Bandersnatch, the newest Black Mirror experience. If you haven't heard of this new experience, it's an episode where you choose your own story. Every time the main character, … Continue reading Charlie Brooker On Writing
Friday Fun – Taking A Break
I really feel this one. I started writing this blog post about 5 months ago... I'm not sure what happened!
Chris Levinson – “There are writers who write and there are writers who talk.”
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.”
Friday Fun – Obsessive Compulsive Saving Disorder
Hello everyone. I'm here to talk to you about a disorder that has spread through a particular profession, writers. Millions of writers around the world, aren't able to focus on their job, because of a fear that their work hasn't been saved. This is a very serious issue. There has been a solution to this … Continue reading Friday Fun – Obsessive Compulsive Saving Disorder
Leigh Whannell On Writing
New discoveries always make these weekly interview posts so enjoyable. This is Leigh Whannell, who actually started out with the Saw series. He got started along with James Wan, another master of horror. What a crazy film to start of couple of screenwriting careers. James and Leigh have taken off with separate careers now, but it seems … Continue reading Leigh Whannell On Writing
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa On Writing
This year there have been two standout shows that were reimaginings, both of which I binge-watched in a single day. Do I have a problem, or are shows just getting too good? I think it's the shows. The first show, which I highly recommend watching is Lost in Space. Here's our post which contains a great … Continue reading Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa On Writing
Friday Fun – Timing Is Everything
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?
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
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
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