Let's say 12 noon today, Pacific Time! I've been running around like crazy this past week, time to catch up with what's going on with everybody and get clear on our goals moving forward in December!

Good people — strong week in here. Story sessions were sharp, the Hot Seats brought clarity, and I saw several of you crack open moments you'd been stuck on for a while. Now I want the pulse check: What were your wins this week? Big or small — pages, clarity, a scene that finally clicked. And just as important: where did you struggle? Craft, consistency, overwhelm, character work — whatever slowed you down. That's what tells me what you need next. I've been staring down the blank page for 25+ years. The fight is real. But if you've been around here for a while, you know what I preach — that's the job. Anybody can write when inspired. Real writers show up through the doubt and the procrastination. Drop your updates below, so we can keep building something here together that powers us all through blocks to breakthroughs.

Decided to take a fresh look at my original concept this morning which has evolved into brainstorming session which is causing me to rethink some aspects of my original rough outline. I think this new approach will actually make for a better overall storytelling in the end . At least that’s what I am hoping

Is writing a screenplay like interior designing? Interior designers look at a room, and they have a greater vision of adding a wall, breaking down a wall, etc. When a script is being written, do the writers already have a vision of what the movie will look like on the screen? I’m having difficulty seeing the vision of my story, but I know what is happening. I need to hear someone talk about their creative process.

Good people — I’m grateful for how this community has grown. The Hot Seats show every week how committed you are, and I love diving into the work with you. A lot of you have DM’d about private coaching. I love doing it — especially that moment when a writer’s eyes light up because they suddenly see their script in a new way after weeks (or months) of feeling stuck. The spark comes back, the idea feels alive again, and all the hard work they’ve poured in finally has a path forward. Maybe you know these feelings: - You were excited about your idea, but now you’re stuck and can’t see your way forward. - You want consistency, but procrastination keeps winning. - You’ve gotten notes that feel generic or contradictory. - You know something’s off, but you can’t pinpoint what. - You’re rewriting for the third (or fifth) time and wondering if the story even works. That’s where I come in. My time is limited, and to keep showing up here while staying on top of my own projects, I need a clear structure for the deeper story and script work many of you have asked for. So here are two ways to book me directly: 1️⃣ Monthly Upgrade — $297/month One private 1-on-1 session each month — designed to give you absolute clarity on your next steps and weekly accountability for the work you have in progress. If you’ve watched the Hot Seats, you know my process: I dive into the emotional engine, expose the blind spots, and uncover the version of your script that’s hiding just under the surface. It’s the same diagnostic work I’ve done for studios on Shrek 2, Rugrats, Disenchanted, and countless rewrites. We do that together, live. Real collaboration. Real breakthroughs. Real movement. This is for you if you want someone in your corner who won’t let you quit on yourself — someone who sees what you can’t see yet and helps you build the momentum to finish. 2️⃣ One-Time Session — $349 Same intensity and depth as the monthly sessions. We break open the real issues holding your script back — character, relationships, emotional logic, structure — and map out the exact next steps to move your story forward.