by Kate J. Anderson | Jan 25, 2020 | Writing
Writing retreats can be a powerful tool when you’re struggling to make creative progress. What is it about going away? I’m going to put it down to creating space for deep work and recharge. Last week I had the luxury of taking a four-day trip with my...
by Kate J. Anderson | Jan 7, 2020 | Writing
You’ve set up your general meeting with someone who can help your career. (In Vancouver we’d call that “a coffee!”) Our scripted series lab participants have come up with eight tips for your general meeting to make the most of...
by Kate J. Anderson | Dec 12, 2019 | Writing
I thought I would share some of the key podcasts that I listen to as an established writer and producer. I find these interesting, inspirational, and useful. All of them are done by working professionals at the top of the game. I think it’s really important to...
by Kate J. Anderson | Dec 6, 2019 | Writing
Okay, my fellow writers; let’s put our pens down and our producer hats on for a moment. I’m challenging you to apply for more opportunities. Take your original specs, your short film scripts, your undeveloped features, and web series’ and send them out to...
by Kate J. Anderson | Oct 31, 2019 | Writing
A guest post by local screenwriter, Michelle Muldoon… As a screenwriter, you need to understand the market you operate in if you want to find success. You can’t play the game and expect to succeed if you don’t know the parameters for a winning hand. The more you...
by Kate J. Anderson | Oct 18, 2019 | Writing
How do you recharge your creativity? I’ve spent the last few days feeling unsure of my work and my reasons for doing it. Energy is low. My writing feels flat. It’s been a while since I put down the writing guilt/pressure/drive, and the to-do’s from the rest of my life...
