Writing
There’s No Such Thing as Failure
But there is such a thing as semantics. Words mean things. But we try and attribute new meaning to words so they don’t sound so bad, or we try and frame them in a more positive manner. The word failure is one of these words. I just wrote a post about allowing ourselves to... »
Failure is the Only Option
Our schools have forgotten to teach kids how to fail. They are too busy scaring our kids into getting A’s and keeping a 4.0 GPA that our kids aren’t willing to meet failure face to face. I was a mediocre student in elementary school. In junior high I figured out the system and started... »
Resistance, Fear, and Art
As I read through The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, I’m occasionally compelled to share some of his wisdom. The latest entry I read was titled “Resistance and Fear.” I’ve written about fear a few times (20 Seconds & Not and Option & Lizard Brain) on this blog, so it’s nice to know... »
A Quote for All Artists
Self-doubt can be an ally. This is because it serves as an indicator of aspiration. It reflects love, love of something we dream of doing, and desire, and desire to do it. If you find yourself asking yourself (and your friends), “Am I really a writer? Am I really an artist?” chances are you... »
6 Steps to Writing Your First Sitcom Spec Script
Writing a sitcom looks pretty easy, doesn’t it? Twenty-five minutes of families or hipster friends sharing witty banter amidst getting themselves into sticky situations that faintly mirror real life. How can that be hard? In fact it is very hard, and may be arguably the hardest writing around. Why? Because not only do you... »
10 Tips on Writing a Sitcom
While many of the sitcoms you’ve seen look like they could have been written by a monkey with a typewriter, it goes to show that sitcom writing may actually be the most difficult writing style in existence. Why? Well, not only do you have to know how to write a script which means you... »
The Loneliest Number
Do your work, and I shall know you. Do your work, and you shall reinforce yourself. Ralph Waldo Emerson One thing? If I could choose one thing? I’ve never been accused of being a person who could choose just one thing. And that’s most likely my problem. I’m the Jack of all trades… I’m... »
What’s Burning?
I joined a 30 day writing initiative yesterday which is part of The Domino Project. While The Domino Project is something I don’t quite understand, I thought it would be good to explore. I felt that way about Facebook and Twitter when I joined and over time began to understand their purpose. Maybe The... »
I am an Artist
One of the hardest things to admit to myself over the years has been the fact that I am an artist. Why? Fear of rejection? Fear of other “artists” not agreeing with me? A perception that I needed to be corporate? Thinking that my art wasn’t real art? You know… Writing isn’t art. Singing... »
Art is Shipping
It is very hard to ship. Yet is seems so simple. In fact all I had to do is open an email, attach a file, and click send. But every time I thought I was ready to attach that file, I’d think of something else I needed to add, or I’d see an error... »
