Ever stared at a blank page so long you swear it’s staring back? That white void mocking you with its emptiness while the cursor blinks like a judgmental eye? Yeah, me too. We’ve all been[…]
April/May: First Draft Forward Screenwriting Workshop
Transform your story into a screenplay through this intensive 8-week workshop, where experienced instructor guidance ensures every critique session stays focused and constructive. ZOOM Class Meeting Dates: April 2, April 9, April 16, April 23,[…]
Playing with Genre: Two Exercises to Shock Your Muse Awake
Let’s face it: genres are like those friends who insist on using TikTok slang in professional emails. They mean well, but sometimes you need to show them a better way. Genre conventions exist for a[…]
The Essential Divide: Why Television and Film Are Not As Interchangeable As You Might Think
Ever watch a movie that felt like six different stories crammed into two hours, leaving you emotionally exhausted but somehow also unsatisfied? Or perhaps you’ve suffered through a ten-episode series that could’ve—should’ve—been a tight 90-minute[…]
Join Our Kickstarter and Become A Character in My Story, “Sisters”
Take a Sweet Journey Through an Alternative History Ever wondered what might have happened if Caroline Herschel and Maria Anna Mozart—two brilliant women overshadowed by their famous brothers—had met and formed a friendship over buttery[…]
Reshaping History: Octavia Butler’s Legacy and the Art of Speculative Fiction
In the realm of speculative fiction, few voices have resonated as powerfully as Octavia Butler’s. As we approach the anniversary of her passing on February 24th, we reflect on how this remarkable writer not only[…]