# Mentoring

Guidance from industry veterans—younger and older and somewhere in-between—who have stories to tell.

Writer / Director Timothy Scott Bogart: Family Man

Writer / Director Timothy Scott Bogart: Family Man

If he wasn’t an addict and a gambler, there could never have been the triumphs. But even more than that—he was in love with two women at once—and yes, I could have played that down, but I found that fascinating and something that was real and messy and complicated and worth exploring.

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18 min read

John Pollono and the Small Engine That Could

John Pollono and the Small Engine That Could

"... the country right now is so fucking political and divided that the only safety you have is if you feel that the art is regurgitating your own opinions and political beliefs back at you. I find that incredibly boring."

# Read # The District # Interviews # Mentoring # Crossover
36 min read

Having Something to Say - A Look at "9 Days" and the Work of Edson Oda

Having Something to Say - A Look at "9 Days" and the Work of Edson Oda

I learned that if you write something from your heart, even if you think it's ridiculous, someone who reads it or sees it or watches it could be affected by it. Then you both might not feel so alone.

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5 min read

One Night with Kemp Powers...

One Night with Kemp Powers...

"I just want to put stuff out there that reminds people how we are not only interconnected, but we're codependent. And we won't accept that, like we actually kind of all need each other." - Kemp Powers

# Read # Q&A # Interviews # Mentoring # The District # Crossover
41 min read

Infinite Reincarnations: One Story’s Mythical Journey from the Page to the Screen

Infinite Reincarnations: One Story’s Mythical Journey from the Page to the Screen

The life of a novelist is a very solitary endeavor. You engage the blank page on your own ... But in order for it to become a commercial product that is going to reach a wider audience, there has to be collaboration there.

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8 min read

Creating 'The Water Man': An Interview with Emma Needell on How Passion Gets Things Made

Creating 'The Water Man': An Interview with Emma Needell on How Passion Gets Things Made

"I cannot stress enough the power of passion, when it comes to getting these things made."

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6 min read

One Good Book Club

One Good Book Club

In giving her readers a chance to connect with her, Bren McClain has received the biggest reward of publication: the chance to connect with them.

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5 min read

The Truth About the Truth

The Truth About the Truth

If you are writing the truth while still trying to hide from it in some way, your readers will know.

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5 min read

The Language of Networking: A Conversation with Meredith Glynn

The Language of Networking: A Conversation with Meredith Glynn

Meredith Glynn's path through the industry not only illustrated one way a lot of writers break in, but it also pointed out some mistakes or missed opportunities in my own career.

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7 min read

Ben-Hur: From the Page to the Screen

Ben-Hur: From the Page to the Screen

A conversation with the director and cast of "Ben-Hur" on practical effects, strong voices, and the power of forgiveness.

# Read # The Collection # LA Screenwriter # Interviews # Mentoring
5 min read
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