T. Siena Talks “Border Dogs”
T. Siena is one of ISA’s Top 25 Screenwriters to Watch in 2020. Born in the US and raised in a rural Italian village, her earliest memories are of hiding in the forest around Gypsy campfires and listening to the Romani people’s music. When she began writing, her tales emerged as raw, but lyrical prose. After years of […]
5 Reasons Why Screenwriting Success Can Backfire: The Hidden Costs of Making It in Hollywood
Success in screenwriting brings pressure, compromise, and creative burnout. Discover why making it in Hollywood isn’t always a writer’s dream.
Three Screenwriting Principles to Remember in 2020
Suffer Less, Write More. It’s a new year and a new decade. At Meditative Writing©, we are starting the 20s with a healthier and more functional writing process. Below are three principles to remember throughout the year that will help you write more and suffer less during the inevitable pain of writing. 1) Nothing is […]
Can You Please Submit My Screenplay To The Producers In Your Network?
Can you please submit my script to the producers in your network?” I get that question a lot. I used to reply a bit snarkily, I must admit. “Can you please get me entered into the Olympic 400 meter relay or get me Superbowl tickets?” Yeah, it’s kinda like that with some screenwriters. So… I […]
7 Ways To Define Screenwriting Career Success
Many screenwriters ask themselves (or are asked) if they are successful in their screenwriting careers. While being paid megabucks for someone to produce your screenplay is one measure of success (and a nice one at that), not all screenwriters are paid for every screenplay they write. That doesn’t mean they don’t have a measure of […]
