The following articles appeared in Written By, the magazine of the Writers’ Guild of America, West.
Words with Friends
No matter how it plays out, it always begins with some form of supplication. “Hey.” You say. “I know you’re insanely busy, but I just finished a draft of my (screenplay, pilot, re-write) and it would be great if you could, absolutely no pressure, I completely understand if you say no, I’m crazy...
Why the Face?
One of my favorite moments in the ABC series “Modern Family,” is when Phil Dunphy, played by Ty Burrell, is trying to prove what a cool dad he is by knowing the texting shortcuts used by his teenage daughter. He actually does get a few right, but when he gets to WTF, he gets it embarrassingly...
Stressing Out with a Little Yoga
Being a writer means always having to say you’re sorry. To the network, to the studio for not delivering the perfect draft, to your family for spending too much time at the computer, to your dogs for not staying long enough at the park, to your friends, for not returning their calls fast enough...
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