The Adventure

To face your fear of writing, right now, is to break though the personal jail cell that you have created. It will release you from the insecurity that holds you back and open you to the unknown adventure that lies ahead.

But first you must let go of the safety you hold onto, the security that holds you back. It will be the beginning of the death of the old self, the one that makes excuses as to why you are not doing the work.

The adventure is on the other side. The thrill and the excitement of the work is waiting.

Sketching with a Sharpie

Fun for me is building the first vision of a new script with a marker and a big pad of paper.  Jason Fried, from 37signals, reminded me how it also helps to “ignore the details” that cripples many writers early in the process.

Oldie But Goodie: Sketching with a Sharpie

Script by Fire/Edit by Fire - Fall/Winter 2009

I am excited and feel honored to be asked back by Gordon from the Filmpool to teach another round of Script by Fire.  They are also giving me the chance to do a new class: Edit by Fire.  Spots are limited, so sign up early.

Hope you can be a part of it.

Design Club: Why young American designers are ganging up

After recently putting the Screenwriter’s Group on hiatus until the new year, I came across this great article about designs clubs that “support emerging design in the United States by raising the visibility of young designers, helping them find an audience and, ultimately, structure a business.”

I would love to see this idea applied to help young, upcoming screenwriters.  It is definitely something I am going to be thinking about over the next few months.

Design Club: Why young American designers are ganging up

Rework

I can’t wait to get my hands on this book.  From 37signals: Rework will be in bookstores on March 9, 2010. You can also pre-order it today on Amazon.com.

Rework: Unveiling the cover