When I first started writing play scripts, I struggled for a bit. It was a new format and style compared to the narrative style I had been using for ages. Eventually, I figured out how to manage the style and focus on the conversation. However, I am also a massive nerd. I know, shocker. So,Continue reading Comics Versus Plays →

I stopped writing for a month. Honestly? The break might have saved my passion for it. I have been writing scripts for about two years now. In the beginning, it was easy. I was excited about finding this new format. I was constantly writing scripts in my Writers’ Workshop class. There was even a pointContinue reading Take a Break →

Being fat isn’t fun. Especially if you are a performer. Now, this isn’t me shaming anyone for being fat. But things can get a little rough out there in the stage world. You see, I have a secret dream role. I would love, more than anything, to play Cinderella in any play or musical. ButContinue reading Small Steps to A Big Change →

What I have learned from Terence What I love about play writing, and truly theatre in general, is how unbelievably accessible it is. Everyone is allowed and encouraged to take part! It is a form of entertainment and a medium of art for and by the people. Everyone is welcome, and no one is shunnedContinue reading What I have learned from Terence →

Writing for Film and Stage: there’s a difference A screenwriter/playwright friend of mine says that “a film is a story told in images, and if dialogue is there, it’s to support the images. A play is a story told in dialogue, and when images are present (such as a set design or projection images) theyContinue reading Writing for stage and screen →

I’m sure you’ve heard this before, however, I’ll say it again; every writer should join a writer’s group! That doesn’t mean you have to write in a group setting, but you should find a way to receive feedback from experienced writers on your work; be it theater, television or features. For instance, I belong toContinue reading Find a writers group →

Every Wednesday I meet with a friend and we write. First, we take twenty to thirty minutes to catch up with each other. Then we discuss what we hope to accomplish during our writing session. After that, all you can hear is the sound of our fingers stroking our keyboards. I recommend giving this aContinue reading Accountability →

After the lab, I celebrated the outpouring of love and then went back to re-writing the play. I tried to infuse many of the notes that I received from my team, some of which came in a follow-up conference call. I jumped into the revisions with enthusiasm but soon hit a wall. The story wasn’tContinue reading Ethel Woolson Lab – “Post Lab” →

On the day of the reading, I was super nervous. Several thoughts ran through my mind. Will people show up? Will they like The Club? Will they connect with the culture? And, will fellow playwrights be encouraged to go home and write? As the lights dimmed, and the doors closed to the standing room onlyContinue reading Ethel Woolson Lab – “The Reading” →

The Actors that participated in the reading for The Club were amazing. They were invested in the play just as much as I was, which made the experience even more enjoyable. They expressed their contentment with the subject matter and truly resonated with the time period. It was also an eye-opener for me because thisContinue reading Ethel Woolson Lab – “The Actors” →