Kells McPhillips, our 2023 fellow, has just completed her time with us here at theOffice. She was able to make great use of the space over the last six months and we're going to miss her warm presence in the room. I recently checked in with her about her upcoming plans and her favorite writing … Continue reading Farewell to our 2023 Fellow
It's back! We are relaunching the free fellowship for the first time since 2019. One lucky winner will receive six months of 24/7 access to theOffice here in Santa Monica, CA. If you're an up-and-coming writer in the west Los Angeles area looking for a quiet, dedicated workspace to take your craft and career to … Continue reading theOffice Fellowship 2023
Emmy and Golden Globe winning writer, showrunner and producer, Jesse Alexander, has worked on some of the most iconic shows in television including Alias, Lost, Heroes and American Gods. He’s a longstanding member here at theOffice and his excitement and respect for the craft of writing has always inspired me. I cornered him in the … Continue reading Thank you, Jesse Alexander!
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
* Guest post by Joyce Wilson There’s no doubt teaching is a rewarding career. Unfortunately, it rarely earns you the big bucks. The same rings true for writers, who can often go long stretches without a paying gig. And that’s why many teachers and writers are choosing to augment their salaries with side gig income. … Continue reading 6 Awesome Side Hustles for Teachers and Writers
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
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
"You wanna know the worst thing that's ever happened here in the four years I've been working here? Do you wanna know the worst thing? It was when an owl attacked Eleanor Gillespie's head because it thought that her hair was a nest." - Jim Hopper *** Be aware, there are spoilers ahead! *** Oh … Continue reading Jim Hopper / David Harbour – Character Analysis
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