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Author Archives: dlb
The Voice
Oh, bloggy, I know I’ve been remiss in keeping up with you. Please forgive me. I am traveling to London in a couple of days to spend another Thanksgiving with VP Babs and CFO John and my hope is to … Continue reading
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Austinspiration
The past four weeks have been exhilarating, exhausting, and very much writer focused. While I was still processing the intensity of the incredible CineStory experience I found myself faced with the Austin Film Festival and Writer’s Conference, which took place this … Continue reading
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The Story on CineStory
Every year, the screenwriter’s organization CineStory hosts a script contest from which a small group of writers are invited to attend a four-day writer’s retreat. I think I learned about the organization on MovieBytes.com – a few writers weighed in … Continue reading
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Fair is Fair
Monday was another bipolar day in the life of my screenplays. I received some…shall we say…challenging coverage from a manager (or, in reality, the manager’s assistants) on AUNT MOLLY’S MELTDOWN and HUNGRY LIKE THE WOLF. Out of four possible grades … Continue reading
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The Problem with Parentheticals
I know you’ve all been on the edge of your seats wondering what other script I’m bringing to the CineStory writer’s retreat, so here’s the update: I’ve decided to proffer AUNT MOLLY’S MELTDOWN for serious inspection and reflection. (Yes, yes, … Continue reading
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A MALFUNCTION Indeed
A couple of months ago I learned that BENEATH THE SURFACE was a semi-finalist in the CineStory Screenwriting Awards. Founded in 1995, CineStory is all about nurturing undiscovered talent. As their website states: The aim is to provide a supportive environment … Continue reading
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Deliberating Downton
For a number of years, my friend JoJo and I have a habit/ritual of getting together on Sunday nights for pizza eating (unhealthy) and television watching (usually healthy) since our must-see TV shows have fallen on Sundays: SEX & THE … Continue reading
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Another Round of Sun Dancing
Subjectivity has finally worked in my favor for I recently received the following news: “We are pleased to inform you that your script BENEATH THE SURFACE has been selected for the second round of consideration for the 2013 January Screenwriters … Continue reading
Subjectivity: Take Two
So fresh on the heels of my post about subjectivity, I got to see it IN ACTION in regards to one of my scripts! Recently I had the chance to submit my quirky romantic comedy AUNT MOLLY’S MELTDOWN to a … Continue reading
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My Subjective Thoughts on Subjectivity
I had three horses in the race. I was feeling good, confident. After four years of trying, I thought 2012 might finally be my year. The Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting was established in 1986 through the Motion Picture Academy and … Continue reading
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