# Q&A

I still remember a psychological horror script I read 10 years ago because the scenes were so immersive and—yes—scared the shit out of me.

Perhaps the scope of the project is so compelling, it might feel like a disservice not to attempt concept art. But … a script is not a mood board.

Creating art is all about pushing boundaries and creators must push those same boundaries within themselves in order to be a conduit for that art.

An expertly crafted monologue can absolutely be an asset in your narrative toolbox, you just need to know how to wield it.

If the backdoor suddenly SQUEAKS open and our protagonist turns around, but no one is there …

I’m excited for you, believe me, but hold up a second here and let’s have a little talk.

Yes, people like being treated like people.

There’s an energy to riffing off other writers and navigating a narrative together that has the potential to produce something great.

You want your portfolio to be a good demonstration of your skills and overall brand as a creator.

As a screenwriter, sometimes we tend to think we have to write "to the market," or follow the current trends, but if you try and chase a trend, you're already behind.

"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

“All we really have is what we make and put out. And that’s the only stuff I enjoy doing.”

One of the most vital yet least discussed aspects of effective storytelling is the ability to execute potent setups and payoffs.

I have no reason to be scared of anything, ever. 2018 could have been a death punch to me as a comedian. That kind of beating is almost unheard of as a stand-up comic. But I proved to myself that I can rise up to the biggest occasions.

I’m sure there’s someone out there going, “Oh, good. You’re a hard worker.” But the whole point is there is not a system here that allows people who are not independently wealthy to do what it takes to break in.