Review: A Real Pain

With award season amongst us, and the Golden Globes that kicked off a few weeks ago and the Oscars wrapping up award season in March, I figured, let's do a...

Setting goals and sticking with them!

No matter what time of year, it's important to set goals with your creative projects. Sometimes, not everyone can stick with following through with accomplishing their goals. Don't worry, I've...

Facing your Inner Critic

Mindset is a powerful tool when it comes to writing. As a writer myself, I've been the victim of being critical of myself. "Is this good?" "Did I mess up?"...

Character Breakdown: Charlie from "The Whale"

At first glance, Charlie might feel far removed from the average person. He’s a reclusive man who weighs 600 pounds and lives alone in a small Idaho apartment. He hides...

Thank you, next

When someone comes up to me and asks for feedback, about 90% of the time, I'll say, "Yes". However, this last encounter I had wasn't my cup of tea and...

Overcoming Discouragement in Screenwriting

Screenwriting, like any creative endeavor, is a journey fraught with highs and lows. It's a path where inspiration can lead to elation one day and crippling self-doubt the next. Many...