I had some chores to do today. I scheduled and blocked out 4 hours for creative editing. I was only able to do 2, (depression writers block). Some of you may experience these kinds of things too. We got this. Everyone wins when we pull together. Do what you can when you can. I've been enjoying the community zoom meetings.

Lots of really rich pages here, with great themes. And an international crew no less! @Chad Desrochers from Canada with a supernatural thriller. @Lena Lieuvin, all the way from Paris with a brooding psychological short. And @Anna Fermin from Portugal with a This-is-Us type drama, about the cost of trying to balance work life with family responsibilities. And a huge thanks to everyone else who showed up to read parts, narrate and offer heartfelt feedback on the hard work of their fellow writers. If you're in the room you know we're building something special here, people. And if you haven't been in the rooms, join us for the next Premier Coaching Session, Friday at 12 p.m. Pacific Time.

@Chad Desrochers and @Anna Fermin I know you're in, so drop your pages here. You bright shining examples, you! Also, reach out and cast people in the roles for your work, so we are ready to hit the ground running in the session. Who else is stepping up to the plate?

This comment absolutely delighted me. Maybe I'm being petty, but after seeing the amazing pages and ways writers are transforming in this morning session, I got a notification that Don just doesn't approve of what we are doing here at all. Here's the Ad: I'm J. David Stem, Fancy Hollywood Writer Just let it be a reminder, that no matter what your intentions, no matter how good your pages, the world is full of Don Tuttles. Sometimes it feels like... it's Tuttles all the way down! So, keep your head down and focused on YOUR work and what YOU can control. And lets the Tuttles of the world do Tuttle things. Not. Your. Concern.

I wanted to share a handful of my absolute favorite go-to writing videos I always play whenever I'm starting a new story or get stuck on what I'm working on. If you only have time for ONE video, make it this one: https://youtu.be/CF3lFPW4E1o?si=TliHnsj8Mv_6l9SQ (Lessons From The Screenplay is maybe the best YouTube channel available if you're serious about screenwriting as a craft) https://youtu.be/eWPLaq6R5pw?si=SYT2huoJESAtF-l9 (Shannan E. Johnson and I seem to have near-identical views on writing, so she's always been a go-to person for me) https://youtu.be/_GdBnwXLJdI?si=LUFGoGLdCdcak40u (One of those videos that really elevated the way I thought about writing each and every part of a script) https://youtu.be/RGYHGc0pTeI?si=moHrKka-D0hCGsUP (I love the Film Courage channel and use several of their videos - but be warned: not every person they interview gives good advice) https://youtu.be/5V-k-p4wzxg?si=Qk3gpQdFS84F5KOr (This video just makes me love movies, tbh) https://youtu.be/EPRppNlfaX8?si=nlYHzlXO8VPPZymH (If you're into horror, like I am) https://youtu.be/3TukzX6R57Y?si=3EvktHNH6o6NxWr- (Studio Binder is also a great place for inspiration and reinforcement)