Light at the End of the Tunnel
Hello Summer ⛱😎🧜🏽♀️
Ever been wrapped up in a never-ending project?
After the Now Write! creative writing series, started by my aunt, Sherry Ellis, wrapped up, I became inspired to carry on her legacy with a similar book for actors, tentatively titled Now Act! – and I’ve been working on it (on and off) – for a decade! With a complex on-going project, it can be challenging to keep hold of the big picture.
This has been quite an education. Also a labor of love for me and my generous 80+ contributors. (If you are one of them and reading this, thanks again, from the bottom of my heart, for sharing your wit and wisdom, and for your patience.)There is still a way to go, but I can finally see “the light at the end of the tunnel.”
Knowing I’ll be able to exit a project tunnel I’ve been in for years, the “light” at the end of this long tunnel is giving me a glimpse of the book as a whole - and that’s exciting! This is the first acting book with a “many voices under one roof” approach to both craft and career. It will be useful for actors and teachers, and I think also for directors and writers – to understand actors better.
Screenwriters of San Diego Meetup
I rebooted the Screenwriters of San Diego Meetup and am offering a free monthly “Meet and Write.” The purpose is to help fellow writers get creative juices flowing, deepen knowledge of dramatic narrative storytelling principles, and be part of a creative community.
Not just for screenwriters, since much of what we explore applies to play and novel writing. Not just for San Diegans, since we're meeting on Zoom. We briefly share recent wins, accomplishments or milestones reached, talk about a screenwriting topic, and do a writing exercise.
In honor of Comic-con in San Diego next month, the topic for Wednesday, July 17 (6:30-7:30pm PDT) will be genre, with a fun surreal writing exercise from Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror.
CREATIVE COLLEAGUE SHOWCASE
Jeremie Watson is a multifaceted American entrepreneur, marketing & branding specialist, investor, educator, and community builder. He is the proud founder of The Watson Agency, an award-winning marketing firm that provides innovative solutions to help businesses and brands scale their operations. He's been featured on ABC, FOX, NBC, HU, and many more. Jeremie is committed to positively impacting the lives of 100 million people through education, information, content, media, and curated experiences.
OPPORTUNITIES
Yes, And Laughter Lab is back (on a diff schedule)
Until July 21, 2024, the Yes, And… Laughter Lab (YALL) is accepting applications from comedians who create all types of comedy for all kinds of platforms. The one thing all projects must share is a compelling social impact.
Scriptwriters Network
Hollywood Outreach Program (HOP) Early Bird Deadline – June 30, 2024
RESOURCES
Free eBook from Jeremie Watson: The 7 Figure Tech Stack
Special Code: LauriesLucky30 - available to first thirty takers.
Jeremie also hosts an Alignable group: Expert Branding and Digital Marketing Network For Small Businesses, with a weekly Zoom Meeting to Network with Small Businesses every Friday, 12 noon PDT. I’m going to be a (brief) guest speaker on Friday, July 12 and would love to see you there.
Free Consult for Filmmakers and Music Artists w/ Mike Hall
To get in touch with Mike and schedule a free consult, email mikehallfilmcomposer@gmail – and tell him Laurie sent you.
What Creatives Can Learn from Scorpions by Christine Conradt
In case you missed it, I recently shared a wonderfully witty and inspiring post from prolific writer, director and Now Write! contributor, Christine Conradt. Received some great feedback about how encouraging people found her insights.
The Six Simplest Ways to Generate Great Ideas by Angela Booth
An article on LifeHack.org with simple suggestions – some you may not have thought of or tried before.
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