[…] For some, the gift of written word comes with great ease, while others must exert way more time and energy crafting their ideas into concrete prose. I unfortunately fall into the latter category. And just as a pitcher warms up in bull pen before taking the mound, over the years, I’ve found that sending out emails, jotting down notes, or writing pretty much anything before I …read more […]

I practice the unfinished scene technique as much as possible. I also start each session by writing one page in a completely different screenplay as quickly as possible. Doesn't matter if it's shit--just need to prime the pump. "Coal miners don’t get coal miners’ block.” -John Green's Dad-