I am a huge believer in backwards writing. If there’s a more officially-accepted term for this practice, I have yet to hear it, so for me, it’s backwards writing. Backwards writing is the idea that some of the first scenes you write should be some of the later scenes in your script. I strongly believe that it’s virtually impossible to know what your beginning should … Continue reading Writing About Writing: Try Writing Backwards!

So you want to write a screenplay. Awesome! I’m proud of you. Remember, no matter how crappy your screenplay is, you will be miles ahead of every single person who’s ever said “I have a great idea for a movie!” but never bothered to write that script, which from my experience is the entire human population outside of screenwriters. So where do you start? I … Continue reading Writing About Writing: The Four Things You Need To Know

So I’m not super immersed in the world of live-your-best-life podcasts, but there is one I follow near religiously, which is the Office Hours Podcast with TK Coleman and Isaac Morehouse. This podcast’s advice actually helped me get the job I have now, so please check it out. It’s legit, and especially helpful if you’re pursuing a career in a creative field. Spoiler alert: they’re … Continue reading Another 30 Day Challenge: Writing About Writing