People love to copyright & register scripts with the WGA. 

Writers feel like it protects them and makes them look more professional,

But the truth is…

If you’ve never sent on your script to a professional before…

You will definitely benefit from knowing how to send your script in a professional and polished manner on your own.

Read how, here.

Last week someone reached out in my Suggestions/Article Requests and asked: what keeps me going?

I’d love to do a longer post and give this topic the time it truly deserves, but for now I figure I’d give a boost to a TED talk I wish everyone in the film industry could see.

Do you have an idea for an article you would like me to write? Do you have a specific question you would like me to answer?

I GENUINELY want to know!

Please fill out the form inside and I’ll add your idea to the list :)

Here are some networking tips you might find helpful for your batshit insane choice to try to work in the Entertainment Industry.

I’m gonna get some flack for number 11.

While I’ve only been working with a literary manager for a short period of time, I’ve already learned a significant amount. I’ve distilled the main points in this article to help you gain insight into this rather mysterious profession.

Late last year I started the habit of writing one article every week for my website.

Last week, I didn’t pull through.

I started a new part-time job, I was pushing myself too hard on my new years resolutions and the tiny cold I had been fighting bloomed into a full blown flu replete with body aches, complete lack of energy, and copious amounts of mucous production.

I’m still assessing the year before and sorting out how to tackle the year ahead.

I encourage you to do the same. “The unexamined life is not worth living,” after all.

The Seinfeld Method, derived from the famous comedian Jerry Seinfeld, is a simple yet highly effective strategy for maintaining consistency in any activity, particularly in creative fields like screenwriting. Its beauty lies in its simplicity and psychological effectiveness. Here’s a closer look at what it is and how to use it.

Everyone seems to be scrambling for last minute presents this time of year, so I put together a list of gifts perfect for the screenwriter in your life… Even if that screenwriter is you 😉

I’m taking a break this week, and thus sharing this fantastic Ted Talk from Lori Gottlieb, the famed couples therapist.

If you’re struggling with writing, changing your own story is pivotal.

But beyond your own story, this is a fantastic way to look at character development, different perspectives and story-building.

Give it a watch.

Look, I get it. Writing can feel like a chore.

It's not unusual to need help staying on track.

This is particularly true when screenwriting is perceived as draining, difficult, and sometimes, on your worst days, even pointless.

If you’re a writer, or just into film, you’ve probably heard some bro bitching about “exposition” at some point in your life.

The first time I heard the term, I thought it sounded fancy and intimidating. I was also mildly impressed by the obnoxious hipster who dropped it with nonchalant panache.

Let’s make sure that doesn’t happen to you - you deserve better.

This year I am oh so grateful to be continuing to build this supportive space for screenwriters.

You are what makes the journey worthwhile. You inspire me every day.

Let’s talk about what The Morning Pages actually entail, how to use them in your writing routine, and cover some of the pitfalls many writers encounter when they first start.

If you're serious about becoming a screenwriter, it might seem obvious that you need to write. It might also seem obvious that you don’t just need to write - you need to write on a regular basis. How else are words going to show up on a page?