Hi all, When I first started blogging, it was really important to me, and I spent a lot of time making sure I wasn’t putting anything up there that would embarrass me later. In fact, there were times I spent so much time on it, that I stopped working on my screenplays for a while. […]
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Napoleon Hills Key #5: Go the Extra Mile
Hill is a great proponent of the theory that you earn what you believe you are worth. If you aren’t happy with what you make, he suggests you do more than you are paid for and that will lead to more pay. However, he also goes on to say that part of going the extra […]
THE HUNGER GAMES Movie Review – SPOILER ALERT!!!
I don’t normally like to review movies, because the act of tearing the work apart is about a million times easier than writing a great script, let alone developing it into a film. On the other hand, as a student of the screenwriting craft, it is very helpful to examine what works and what doesn’t. […]
I’m busy being a writer, 24/7
Hi all, I’m feeling remiss about not checking in with my blog much lately, so I decided to do a quick update. I have a lot going on, and some of it might even lead to that goal of making money as a screenwriter this year. If not directly, as I hope, then eventually. But […]
Napoleon Hill’s 4th Key: Use Applied Faith
Some people believe in the God they learned about in their families of origin, others in a Higher Power of their own understanding. According to Napoleon Hill (and millions of twelve-steppers), it doesn’t matter what you believe in, as long as you are willing to put your faith in a Higher Power and act on […]
“Save the Cat” and my new title and logline
One of my favorite pastimes since before I could read was to curl up with a good book. Yup, I was that dorky kid who read at the playground, on the way to and from school, and even looked forward to getting sent to my room because it meant I could read some more. Not […]
Perfection is the Enemy
I’m almost done with my first draft of the White Collar Spec, and I’m terrified to finish it. I realized it was because I think it’s supposed to be good. I forgot how important it is to write the first draft, let it be terrible and edit it until it gets better, and keep editing […]
A Draft per Month for Twelve Months
A year ago in March, I came to the realization that unless I put my writing first, it was never going to get done. My life needed to revolve around my screenwriting, instead of the other way around. That was when I started getting up at 5 and writing for two hours before my kids […]
TV’s Top Ten Hottest Couples of All Time
I wrote this up a while ago, but was recently reminded of it when I read a blog by “Bamboo Killers.” Just for fun, here’s my take: 10. I Love Lucy – No matter how much trouble she got into, Ricky loved Lucy passionately and unconditionally. No Hottest TV Couples list would be complete without […]
Napoleon Hill’s 3rd Key: Assemble an Attractive Personality
Napoleon Hill’s 3rd Key to Success: “Assemble an Attractive Personality” This key is quite daunting to me, I have to admit. I used to think of my personality as being something I was born with, not something that I had control over, let alone responsibility for. Of course it makes perfect sense to cultivate mannerisms […]
