Chronicles of a Writer

A Good Ear

Once upon a time I stood at the brink of evolution with multiple paths open to me.  As the consummate creative man, my options lied within that area.  First there was the pure and simple English/writing path.  Secondly, my interest in psychology made me scope out the path where I might sit and actively listen.  The path I ultimately chose for my freshmen year was piano performance, the path that I had stuck with for ten years. When I reminisce, I tend to question the choices I made, especiall...

Feedback vs. Criticism

As a writer, or any creative artist, we acknowledge the power of feedback.  It is how we monitor our progress and continue our work in a way that could benefit the public.  Still, the line between feedback and criticism is very thin, and the latter is much harder to swallow.  How do we distinguish what is potentially helpful (feedback) and what is simply negativity (criticism)? The Internal Compass Developing our inner voice is a constant work-in-progress.  Our instincts and interpretation...

The Ending

They say the only thing more difficult than writing a beginning is writing the ending.  It would seem I have dug myself a hole with that one. With all my focus on pilots, premieres and cliffhangers, I have unconsciously suffered a disease that should be remedied right away.  I cannot write endings.  Sure, with TV pilots that is probably the last thing writers worry about (let's face it, it is all about getting the show to go on so you can get paid), but with every other form, it is of the utm...

Writers and Their Environment

While it's been some time since I've posted, I am happy to report that it is not by any means due to a lack of productivity in terms of writing.  After a lull, my motivation is back with a new script idea.  The feeling of creativity is great. It also took some heavy duty evolution, and not just on a internal level.  Every writer has their own space.  A nook where writers can feel uninhibited and have their ideas run free.  For me, it's a tiny desk that sits in my bedroom. I admit, I get di...

Comedy or Drama?

Despite my healthy, versatile appetite for writing and its respective outcomes, I seem to have come across a hiccup. I've written dramas, science fiction, horror and even a dash of romance.  Nevertheless, I have always enjoyed comedy in all its glory.  I've even written spec scripts based on reputable sitcoms.  Still, when it comes to my own creation, something about comedy seems to slip my mind. I can't find the balance between the jokes and the emotional connection to the characters.  A ...