Get Back on the Mat
It’s scary to walk on the mat for the first time against an opponent taller and larger than you. And it’s scary to show people a story you’ve been obsessed with for weeks, months, and years on end.
10 End-of-Year Lists All Screenwriters Should Make
Remember, everything you learn and do becomes fuel for your writing.
Using Music to Boost Creativity
What’s the best music to mainline to your brain to propel you into that mental space?
Time Is Indeed Running Out
Fear of change, fear of failure, fear of … success. All of it paralyzes emotional growth—and wastes time.
From First Trans Priest to Playwright: The Journey of Shannon TL Kearns
"You don't have to stay in a place that doesn't love all of you."
Fall Out of Balance (In Order to Find It Again)
In fact, mistakes are actually tools that lead you to where you need to be.
The Importance of Being Earnest (About Movies You Hate)
Forget pressure—it felt taboo to dislike anything.
On Autopilot
The half-written page in front of my eyes turns to black and mocks me like a childhood bully who knows just the right pairing of words to scar me for an entire summer.
Ever-Moving Goalposts
For the briefest of moments, I thought I’d made it. I was so proud of my achievements. Of course, the joy didn’t last forever.
24 Hacks for Focusing on Writing
Erica Davis spills the beans on the quick and dirty hacks that help her focus when writing.
Balancing Art and Ambition
Can you fully unlock your imagination if your mind is obsessed with success?