Where Will I Think to Look for This Later?
Asking yourself the question “Where will I think to look for this?” might be the single greatest organizational step you can take. Asking yourself...
An Ode To The Overwhelmed
And as you stand there Late again Because you forgot to allow time to park And the elevator was slow And you left 10 minutes late to begin with With...
The Couch and the Closet
Peter is a sweet-tempered screenwriter with a tendency toward pessimism. He usually works on his scripts while seated in a corner of his big couch...
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Dear God, I have made a piece that everyone loves, but God, I don’t think it’s very good. I know, it’s a weird problem to have. The thing is, it’s...
There’s No Such Thing as a Single-Discipline Creative
I’ve never met a single-discipline creative. Every creative person I know says things like, “Well, I’m a writer. But I also sing in a choir and play...
A Prayer for Hoping against Hope
And as you stand there Hands clasped in front of you Eyes downcast Concealing the disobedient pounding of your heart It dawns on you: Here we go...
Make a “Could -Do” List
Get out a piece of paper and write “Could Do” at the top. I like “could-do” lists because I find “to-do” lists too dictatorial. They make me feel...
It’s Not All about Talent
Here’s another hard truth: your talent doesn't entitle you to anything. You will not be surprised to learn that talent is not enough. Every artist...
A Prayer for the Capable
And as you stand there On time and Appropriately clad for the event With a high-fiber bar in your bag And extra pens Let us take this moment to...
Sometimes We Get Stuck in Regret
I should have done things differently. Now it’s too late. I’ve missed my chance. I screwed it up. I should have known. I say: baloney. You did the...
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