Re-discovered 1 1/2 pages (single-spaced) of potential scene ideas I'd completely forgotten about for the current project I think it'll help #screenwriting #goodwritingday #scriptsky+

Well, there it is. Sinclair is digging in for a fight, so please help push back -- find stations in your area, watch their local news to see what ads they run, then write those advertisers to tell them you're boycotting as long as they're on a Sinclair station. List here: sbgi.net/tv-stations/

3 scripts from fellow writers in my notes/reading queue Very fortunate to know so many talented scribes and to be able to read their work #scriptsky+

My script didn't do so great on the contest circuit this year It would be easy to be all "woe is me" and "screw you, contests!", but cheering on those who did do great is proving to be a decent alternative #screenwriting #writingcommunity #notgivingup #scriptsky+

Creativity activated wp.me/prjnO-92r #screenwriting #notgivingup

I'd like to take this opportunity to say how absolutely tickled I am to be able to post this Very psyched about being part of @theiwclist.bsky.social

I believe in the 1st amendment For everybody

If somebody contacts me about a suggestion for a possible guest on @podcastcwl.bsky.social, it would help if said guest was at least: A) creative B) a writer C) both A is "okay", B is good, C is great/preferred

The waiting is over No @austinfilmfest.bsky.social for me this year Congrats to all the amazing writers who made Second Round and beyond!

The only constant is change wp.me/prjnO-92h #screenwriting #outlining #ideas #scriptsky+

Today was kind of shitty, but I did figure out some details about my antagonist's character, so that helped a little #scriptsky+

Didja know I have 3 books of amazing & insightful interviews about screenwriting (and pie)? Yep. Right here - bit.ly/3IfTt3r

Cliched as it may seem, I came up w/a very workable solution to my story logic problem just as I was waking up this morning That and two significant character name changes (one darling I hated to kill, but the new one may be even better) #screenwriting #goodwritingday #scriptsky+

Tangling w/the “how?” of a vital story logic detail Once I get that, hoping a few more puzzle pieces fall into place #scriptsky+

Got some nice reader comments about my script I like when that happens #scriptsky+

Truly honored to be accepted into @theiwclist.bsky.social Looking forward to connecting with all those amazing writers

No email from Austin for me Highly doubtful I made semis Ah well

From the archives: One happy fanboy wp.me/prjnO-929 #screenwriting #starwars #skywalkerranch #notgivingup #scriptsky+

one script, two very different opinions sounds about right #screenwriting #scriptsky+

Reached out to say hi to some screenwriting chums I haven't seen or heard from in a while 1 out of 4 responded. We had a nice chat the other 3? Feels like ghosting to me, but I still wish them well Relationships are everything #scriptsky+

Miscarrying and need a D&C? Good luck! Have an ectopic pregnancy and your life is in endanger? Good luck! Elderly/immune compromised and want to update your Covid vaccine? Good luck! Have a violent past and/or mental health issue and want to buy an AR-15 to kill people? No fucking problem!

A writer starting a script consulting biz reached out to gauge my interest I politely declined, but offered a get-to-know-you Zoom chat. He agreed. Nice chat led to a script swap. I read his, but have yet to hear back re: mine. No idea if I ever will, but at least I tried

Even just a few steps is still good wp.me/prjnO-920 #screenwriting #progress #notgivingup #scriptsky+

Had a fantastic time w/singer-songwriter/publicist Dennis Welch on @podcastcwl.bsky.social discussing the importance of sticktoitiveness, being prepared so you can seize opportunities, and the value of finding & building your community spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/JoOMA5WudWb youtu.be/AhE9S-cVt1Y

New rule. A parent may only propose removing a book from the school library only after reading it in its entirety and delivering a book report to the librarian. Until then no discussion shall be entered into.

Hey @sonyanimation.tumblr.com.web.brid.gy With K-POP DEMON HUNTERS being such a huge hit, how about a different kind of fantasy-comedy that involves witches, out-of-control magic, and the state of New Jersey? Lemme know

Schools Theaters Concerts Malls Churches Synagogues Mosques Parks Nightclubs Offices Festivals Stores Military Bases Bars Post Offices Yoga Studios Super Bowl parades Nowhere is safe from the scourge of gun violence in America. You can't tell me we must simply accept it.

It ain't pretty, but I got to the midpoint of the outline Organizing ideas & possibilities for everything that comes after this Fine-tuning comes later, but for now it's all about getting the damned thing written #screenwriting #goodwritingday #scriptsky+

Today is a yucky, gray day Here's a sunset from a few years ago as a countermeasure

Easiest screenwriting contest ever! No, really. And it's free wp.me/prjnO-91u #screenwriting #contest #writingcommunity #scriptsky+

Congrats to all the amazing screenwriters who made QFs in Final Draft’s Big Break! Sadly, my script was not among them Working w/my manager may provide some solace

One of the things I absolutely love in reading the work of fellow screenwriters: ORIGINALITY Give me something I haven't seen before Let those imaginations run wild, chums Wow me #scriptsky+

Every single museum in America needs to print out "Actually, slavery WAS that bad" and post it on their front door today.

Got the rough cut of my thrill-omedy short SHECKY This thing is really coming together Can't wait to unleash it on the rest of the world (heads up - will be doing another round of crowdfunding to cover post-production $)

My scripts have done okay in contests Last week I signed w/a manager because he liked my scripts, not because of how they did in contests And I think that's pretty cool #screenwriting #notgivingup #scriptsky+

5 scripts in my reading queue; some from a swap, some asking for notes I love reading quality material from quality screenwriters. Talent to spare all around. One of my favorite parts about this community #scriptsky+

Did it before. Can do it again. wp.me/prjnO-91e #screenwriting #story #ideas #scriptsky+

2 possible posters for my fantasy swashbuckler

Steamrolled my way through the polish of the western There are a lot more moving parts to the story than I remember, and hope I can do it again for the current project #screenwriting #goodwritingday

As Always…. 👇🏼👇🏽👇🏾👇🏼👇🏽👇🏾

Had a great time talking w/I CAME TO YOU IN WEAKNESS author Matthew Faye Terry on @podcastcwl.bsky.social about writing in free verse, how both sides adapt to cultural differences, and the value of spiritual guidance spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/xAH0khpSNVb youtu.be/BAVOdue1KQ4

Working w/my manager (LOVE being able to say that) on a polish of my western Been a while since I read it, and unbiasedly still think it would make a helluva movie

BEING A TEACHER IS HARD! My partner recently switched schools and has to start from scratch with a lot of supplies. She put together a small little wishlist, if you can help great! If you can't no worries, I still love you! www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

A little more work on the current spec Slow progress in Act Two and a little rewriting of early scenes in Act One I'm really enjoying this #screenwriting #goodwritingday #scriptsky+

Odd, how South Park is covering Kristi Noem and her ICE hooligans more accurately than The New York Times.

Finish line crossed. On to the next one. wp.me/prjnO-90Y #screenwriting #notgivingup

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