The Unbearable Heaviness of Editing
This is the 9th blog post in my screenwriting series, it all started here Day 20 - I printed out the screenplay yesterday. I took a picture and texted it to my sister and a couple of friends. It felt pretty cool. Scary – but cool. They all asked to read it. I told them I needed time. I wasn’t ready for feedback yet. As a writer, I’ve come to know my own quirky, creative process and the incredible vulnerability I feel about my craft. I’ve had to... Read More
Can You Write a Screenplay in 22 Days?
me skiing at Sundance Film Festival 2011 *I wrote this screenwriting blog series about 6 months ago–it took me this long to get the BALLS to post it.* I should start by telling you how I fantasized about writing a screenplay for more than ten years. Then, about three or four years ago, I actually began saying, out loud, that I wanted to write a screenplay. As in, out loud to other people. But only in a joking way. Like, “One day I’m going to write a screenplay... Read More
Breakdown? Breakthrough.
*I wrote this screenwriting blog series about 6 months ago–it took me this long to get the BALLS to post it.* After years and years of building a business, I shut everything down last year. I pulled the plug and walked away. It was sucking the life out of me. I didn’t recognize myself anymore. Who had I become? I call it my Jerry Maguire breakdown. Breakdown? Breakthrough. It was an incredibly difficult decision, but I was finally free. It was exciting and terrifying.... Read More
Interview with Tony Heish, CEO of Zappos.com
“How to Build a Fabulously Successful Empire & Have a lot of FUN with special guest Tony Heish, CEO of Zappos.com” Under Tony’s leadership, Zappos has grown gross merchandise sales from $1.6M in 2000 to now upwards of $1Billion by focusing relentlessly on customer service. During this interview Tony shares the inspirations from his early days, lessons learned along the way and secrets every entrepreneur who wants to build a successful business & have FUN along the... Read More
It Ain’t About the Money ~ or is it?
Edward Burns. Portrait by Leslie Hassler. My daughter & I were singing in the car the other day (and dancing at the red lights) when this Jesse J. song came on. Price Tag. Have you heard it yet? (I posted the video & lyrics below for you) The first few lines of her song have been haunting me. “Seems like everybody’s got a price, I wonder how they sleep at night. When the sale comes first, And the truth comes second, Just stop, for a minute and Smile... Read More
My List of FUN
Today’s Journalution Prompt is an attempt to get you out of that ‘same-old-same-old’ thing and into something a little more fun and faaaaabulous ~ Let’s go! At the top of a blank piece of paper write “My List of FUN” Now, set a timer or look at the clock and for 10 minutes write as fast as you can, without editing, all the fun things you love. Don’t think! Just Write. Don’t judge, don’t give yourself time to wonder if ‘that’s not fun’ or ‘that’s... Read More
Let’s Get Loud
My friend Marci and I watched Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda this weekend. I miss them *so* much! (Sex & The City movie, in case you’ve been living on a deserted island and these names don’t sound familiar….) It was a long movie, I was out waaay past my bedtime! But we had a great sushi dinner first and a fun date with our very own Mr. Big’s. Today’s blog was inspired by the faaaaabulous J.Lo. and her song “Let’s Get Loud”- go throw your hands... Read More
Video Highlights
This is a video I made for a speaking engagement in Los Angeles. My talk was called “Rock Star Marketing Secrets” and I wanted to show the audience the balance I try to create between marketing messages and giving great content so you grow your fan base and they keep coming back for more. Read More
Magical Weekend Pt. 2
Here’s the last little bit of our magical weekend. I had no idea when I put those silly pictures on my vision board that I would somehow magically attract this incredible experience. An author so rarely gets to see how their work affects other’s lives. To see the words I wrote highlighted, underlined and *starred* was one of the most memorable moments I’ve ever had. I want you to go write something down right now that will make you feel this good inside... Read More
Law of Attraction for Creatives
Here’s my take on using the LOA balanced with practical action to manifest your creative projects. Read More
