Writing about Writing

Ever get hit with a wave of inspiration and wonder how to actually turn it into a complete script asap? From an incomprehensible late-night notes app document, to an outline, to finally finishing the first draft, I broke down my full process of going from idea to first draft in 3 days!

How did writing erotic poetry help me outline a fantasy screenplay? Great question. Read this post to find out! I wanted to challenge myself by writing a genre I've avoided for years (fantasy). I got stuck, and accidentally unlocked my story through pure avoidance and chaos! In this post, I teach you how to embrace weird methods, break out of creative ruts, and accept that your script's first draft might just be a poem full of sexy snake metaphors.

Sometimes a story WANT can seem like a story NEED, and vice versa! Using this revision tactic will help you determine which is which.

Heading into a revision, staying focused is crucial in order to not lose sight of your creative idea. Here are some tips to stay focused...

I wrote a script in 5 days, and identified exactly what it was that got me to the finish line with a story I'm truly proud of!