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An Overdue Oscar Post-Mortem

Yeah, yeah, yeah, I haven’t blogged in a while.  I can’t blame writer’s block because I don’t really believe in it.  Rather, what I do believe in is laziness.  And procrastination.  And loss of mojo.  And day-job-itis.  Whatever you want … Continue reading

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SPECulations – Part Two: THE BIG STABBING INCIDENT

When last we left, I had just about finished the first draft of my SONS OF ANARCHY spec (SPECulations – Part One).  Sure there was still plenty to tackle going into my final week of writing, but at least I … Continue reading

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The View from the Other Side

A writer friend recently posted a picture on Facebook that captured the scripts submitted for a recent industry writing fellowship.  It looked something like this photo (courtesy of the Austin Film Festival): When considering the contests and fellowships and labs … Continue reading

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Film Fest Fatigue

I’m sneaking one in under the wire so I have June accounted for in the blog post department.  Yeah, I thought I’d be better about keeping up this navel-gazing diary of mine this month, especially on the heels of finishing … Continue reading

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SCRIPT BRENZY: The 30 Day, 100 Page Odyssey

Pages 1-10: Hey, I’m writing a script!  I LOVE this new idea.  All of that thinking and research and theme-finding I’ve been doing while walking Lucy or driving on LA’s endless freeways is finally falling into place.  I’ve been percolating … Continue reading

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Are You There, Blog? It’s Me, Deirdre.

Oh dear bloggy, I know I’ve neglected you lately.  April has proven to be an extremely busy month.  My self-imposed Script Frenzy (or Script “Brenzy”, as my pal Eddy Val so cleverly dubbed it) is consuming a major chunk of … Continue reading

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Damn Good Advice

I’ve had a few new screenplay ideas swimming around in my head and I’ve decided that April will be the month to tackle one of them.  While my beloved Script Frenzy is no longer in existence, there’s nothing to keep … Continue reading

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Embracing Anarchy

Dear Kurt Sutter, For whatever reason, I take my time committing myself to a television series, no matter how much praise it might receive.  While my smarter friends dive head first into critically-acclaimed shows and then go on to tell … Continue reading

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Relationships Trump Accomplishments

On the heels of the holidays comes another anticipated season: OSCAR SEASON!  Yes, the time when all of Hollywood is whipped into a frenzy over potential golden statuettes being handed out to worthy and not-so-worthy recipients.  The nominations are announced … Continue reading

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2012: Final Reflections

I think one resolution I can definitely commit to in 2013 is to blog more regularly.  Sorry, dear bloggy readers…I know I’ve ended 2012 with a posting whimper.  As the year comes to a close, though, I am thinking about … Continue reading

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