Drinking in the Pen Dawn Garcia
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- TV & Film
Created by writer Dawn Garcia, this is a podcast all about writing. Whether you’re writing for film or television, or a journalist, she’s giving it to you straight. From awards to failures, story courses through her veins. “Drinking in the Pen” is your invitation to have real talk about the process, what to expect, constantly learning, and never allowing your ego to run the show.
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A little Monday Motivation
Imposter syndrome and self doubt are jerks. That’s why you have to remember your superpower: no one sees the world the way you do.
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Editorial + Screenwriting
While they seem like totally different worlds, there is a lot to be learned from editorial work: deadlines, structure, impact, ROI, marketable story, presentation, and more. If you can apply those concepts when you write for stage and screen? You’ll have an edge.
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DIALOGUE MATTERS
Writing is one thing, but learning how to express dialogue that sounds natural is another thing altogether. Be social, strike up conversations with strangers, engage in the discomfort so you truly grasp the art of conversation. Give your characters the life and respect they deserve …
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Be the damn wildflower.
As writers and storytellers we have a responsibility to bring the world together, bring it to its knees, or open its eyes to social injustices and humanity’s failings. Story is our bond to one another. Make yours count.
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Remember Being 18?
Ahh the days when we first gained independence as a “real” adult. The world was ours!! Let’s remember that, shall we?
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BURNOUT. What do you do?
Sometimes it happens. Our brains just calls it quits. And that’s okay. It might be time to take a week off to give your creativity a chance to recover.