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Why It’s Time to Give Your Closet an Overhaul.

March 20, 2013 2 Comments


It’s not uncommon to find in your closet things that have been handed down or gifted, things that really are not you.

Why do we keep these garmernts and why do we wear them to the most important events in our lives?

Sadly, many of us have fallen into the rhythm of trusting the opinions of others; that they know what is best for us and what looks good on us.

The truth is, you know in your gut what steps to take in order to be the best artist, writer, CEO, or firefighter there is.

In order to really jump into life, we must first take authority over these impostor voices that attempt to communicate who we are to be and how we are supposed to present ourselves.

When was the last time you took a moment to connect with how you are feeling as you pursue your dream, instead of worrying about how others may be perceiving you?

Perhaps it is time to clear out the clutter in your closet; there is great power in simplicity.

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Knowing Your Story Will Keep You Straight

January 3, 2013 2 Comments


There is a piece of advice I give all any writer I work with; and typically what works in fiction also works in life.

Why are you writing this particular story?

What is the personal, internal, emotional reason for picking up the pen and choosing to express yourself in this way?

I am sure this is important for other art forms. There is both safety and power in intimately knowing the story that we are trying to tell.

You should be able to sum up your story in seven words or less; in actual fact your story can often be contained in a sound, like a groan, a cry, a laugh or a sigh.

When we know the emotional reason for our story, fighting for what we are trying to achieve is as easy as breathing.

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How To Start Writing When You Have Nothing

December 4, 2012 7 Comments


I’m sitting on the couch with my laptop in front of me AND I have no idea what to write.

Does that ever happen to you?

What do you do when you have nothing?

To be an authentic artist you have to start with whatever you’ve got… even if that’s nothing.

Especially when there is nothing, when you are empty and vulnerable, that is when you are most ready to be filled. Inspiration comes when we are devoid of hope, when we need it most.

It is a fearful, vulnerable place to be BUT it’s only when you have nothing left, that you are ready to begin.

 

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Discovering The Core Emotion Behind Your Writing

November 28, 2012 0 Comments


Writers have to write, actors have to create, people feel compelled to be creative.

Why?

Discovering the central emotional reason driving any particular creative project is essential for it’s success; it’s different for every person and project.

Most people don’t believe me when I tell them this, because they would rather stay in their heads than take a look at the dirty laundry inside of their souls.

Knowing why you are creating a particular piece of artwork will considerably speed up the creative process and make it a whole lot more enjoyable.

Most stories or acts of creativity can be simplified to a single word or a sound.

Is it a guttural groan, a cry of frustration, or a sigh of longing?

 

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The Importance Of Understanding The Story Narrative

November 24, 2012 0 Comments


Many people will tell you that in the film business “story” means everything.

But what do they mean by that?

In my opinion they often mean (i.e. studio executives) that it is essential to have your story structure right, to have a strong premise, to tick all the boxes.

I think this kind of understanding of “story” is very limiting and not really that helpful. It would be like following a recipe, or a set of defined steps that guide you on how to love somebody. When we HAVE to follow a set of steps to achieve anything, we most often lose the heart behind why we began that thing in the first place.

Instead of saying story means everything, the truth is story IS everything, there is nothing else other than the narrative of being.

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Seven Things That Stop You From Living In The Moment

November 21, 2012 2 Comments


  1. Your ambition.
  2. Your fears.
  3. Pre-occupation with self.
  4. Poor listening skills.
  5. Your own plans.
  6. Judgement of others.
  7. Staying in bed all day.
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An Unholy Fascination With Filth – Disgusting. Read.

November 18, 2012 12 Comments


It is difficult to consider morality when you are in the business of creating art… but I want to at least ask a few of questions.

Is art not the “honest expression” of one’s view of the world?

Why then do so many young writers create films about guns, prostitutes and extreme violence? Most of the writers that I know who write this way, know nothing of this world… yet they are drawn to it.

Why are we so attracted to the carnal, the dark and the hopeless; when at our core we are so unfamiliar with this world?

This is a very big problem… but not so much for its dark effects it may have upon our audience, but because of the terribly devastating effects it has upon our art.

When we write about something we know nothing about, we cannot hope to find any semblance of real truth; instead we end up creating an ambivalent caricature of nothingness.

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