Category: Writer’s Diary

  • Writer’s Diary 003: I’m not sure if structure is real

    Writer’s Diary 003: I’m not sure if structure is real

    Is “structure” in the room with us right now? If filmtok and filmstagram reels have their say, anyone even remotely interested in movies will soon memorize every line of improvised dialogue in Hollywood history, every instance of when “the director just kept on rolling,” and, presumably, the rules of filmmaking. Saying that a movie has…

  • Writer’s Diary 002

    Writer’s Diary 002

    First Agent Rejection I’m pretty sure it was a form a rejection, but it was still a reply, and that (surprisingly) felt quite good. I can only expect dozens (or worst case, hundreds) more, as I have been prepared by the internet. But even being in the process finally, feels exciting. We’ll see if my…

  • Writer’s Diary 001

    Writer’s Diary 001

    Introduction – The Journey to Endless (Devastating) Rejection Begins Now I have made it no secret: I want to be published. I will do it myself if necessary, but that conclusion doesn’t really excite me; I need the validation of a gatekeeper. I hate to say it, but I do. This diary will function as…

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