Because We Care In the span of two days, I had two clients ask the same question: “Does every writer feel like this?”  This being the sense that they’re overwhelmed, that they can’t do this, that they were stupid to start, … Continue reading →

On Why You Write So I wrote my Oscar acceptance speech the other day. 🙂 For best adapted screenplay based on my bestselling novel, of course.  Obviously, it’s not actually ever going to be used. I’m not a filmmaker, actor, make-up designer, production … Continue reading →

It’s Worth Relearning This is SO not a new insight, but it’s one worth repeating. Over and over and over. Recently, I’ve been watching the actor Pedro Pascal in both The Mandalorian and The Last of Us TV series. He’s terrific! A real breakout … Continue reading →

Mornings And Memories At dinner one night, we were talking about morning routines and I mentioned how, in high school, I was as quiet as my own teen daughter is. My husband shared how he would always watch the news … Continue reading →