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Not many people know this about me, but I built a print and digital magazine from the ground up consistently for 3 years 💪🏽 Daydreamers Magazine told the stories of dream chasers— artists, musicians, writers through personal essays, photography and profile articles. Dive into my journey and get inspired ✨ Details down below. 👇🏽 #dreamchasers #freelancewriting #freelancewriter #journalism #education #trends #insights #personalessays

Another great writer finds representation through Stage 32! Read the whole story in today's blog and leave your congratulations in the blog comments!

Writers, filmmakers, let's talk about the importance of a great logline. Your logline is the first thing managers and/or producers see. It's literally the sales tool agents and managers use to get your script read. So, what happens if your logline doesn't cut it? Your script doesn't get read. It's that simple. That makes the logline your most important sales tool. Of course, you'll want to have a great script as well, but the importance of the logline is unparalleled! So, what is a logline? A logline is a one-sentence summary or description of a movie. Loglines distill the important elements of your screenplay—main character, setup, central conflict, antagonist—into a clear, concise teaser. The goal is to write a logline so enticing that it hooks the listener into reading the entire script. While there is room for creativity in writing a logline, a good logline will always have the following four elements: [protagonist] + [inciting incident] + [protagonist’s goal] + [central conflict] How does that play out? I bet you can recognize these loglines... “A young man is transported to the past, where he must reunite his parents before he and his future cease to exist.” "A young F.B.I. cadet must confide in an incarcerated and manipulative killer to receive his help on catching another serial killer who skins his victims." "A quirky family determined to get their young daughter into the finals of a beauty pageant take a cross-country trip in their VW bus." "A seventeen-year-old aristocrat falls in love with a kind but poor artist aboard the luxurious, ill-fated R.M.S. Titanic." "During a preview tour, a theme park suffers a major power breakdown that allows its cloned dinosaur exhibits to run amok." "When their relationship turns sour, a couple undergoes a medical procedure to have each other erased from their memories." And finally, "When a killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community, it's up to a local sheriff, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down." #Loglines #Filmmaking #Screenwriters #KeepWriting

The other day, I was reminded of how fear can paralyze us into doing nothing. I ran into someone I had known for over 15 years. She is crazy talented when it comes to painting, but she hasn’t sold one single painting. Why? Because she’s afraid to put herself out there. She has canvases all over her apartment of finished paintings that she could easily sell at art festivals, but that fear is keeping her stuck. 🎨 How many of us have felt like that as artists? How many of us have had feelings of self-doubt, fear, and insecurity when it comes to our natural talents or gifts? What will people think? What if I fail? What if it doesn’t work? What if my life doesn’t go the way I planned? What if nobody likes my art, my script, my book, or my clothing brand? These thoughts live rent free in our head and cause us to stand still while time continues to pass us by. Whenever we start something new, the brain automatically perceives it as pain. Omg this is new! What are you doing? Hold on! Stop!! This isn’t “safe!”✋🏾 If we aren’t careful, years can go by without us betting on our creative gifts. Sure, you’ll be “safe” in terms of familiarity and comfort, but will you truly feel fulfilled? You’ll still feel that emptiness inside of you that’s calling you to create. 📝🖊️🎨🎬 You’ll still feel like there’s something missing because there is. ✨ You owe it to yourself to embrace your creativity and share it with the world. 🌍✨ Are you a screenwriter who is struggling to get your thoughts out of your head and onto the page? Join us for the Write It Out Masterclass this Saturday, June 15th at 7pm EST. We’ll delve into overcoming creative clashes and steering your story to success. Register below 👇🏾 to save your seat in this transformative session. Let’s turn your vision into a reality. 🎬✨ https://lnkd.in/dsPBhyHE #screenwriting #creativewriting #creativity

This quote is one I use a lot when working with new and emerging writers. It reminds them that there’s no right way to write your story. Be organised, plan every micro detail, draft your charcaters or go with the flow, write from the heart and see where it takes you. The more you write and build your craft the more you’ll find your way of working. “𝐈 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐚 𝐛𝐢𝐭 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐥𝐲 (𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬, 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬, 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬) 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐈’𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐈 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐛𝐛𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐧𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐚 𝐬𝐚𝐲, 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐲, 𝐈 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐝.” 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐮 How do you write? What’s your process? Image text - repost Oliver Stone, Industrial Scripts® - Screenplay Consultants Headshot photography - Ionut Photography #writingcommunity #writingprocess #authorlife #behindthescenes #readersmeetwriters #soullaauthor #soullachristodoulou #industrialscripts #storywriting #ebbsandflows #writingpractise #thecraftofwriting

In the past two posts, we explored how vital the role of a dedicated and skilled writer is to the filmmaking process, and we discovered how setting up of writers' rooms are essential to a streamlined and cohesive production of a film. While the rosy exterior of writing as a noble and sincere profession certainly is true, there is a darker, unpleasant side too. Exploitation of writers is rampant in the film industry, largely due to a lack of awareness regarding standard rates and fair compensation. Added to this is that writers rarely advocate for themselves and demand equitable treatment, mostly due to the lack of strong bargaining power. Exploitation of creative talent is a widespread issue in the film industry. Aspiring writers who are new to the industry, are often unaware of their rights or the value of their work. This is true even of writers who have struggled and managed to get their names credited on their work. This lack of awareness leaves writers vulnerable to exploitation, with many being paid below market rates or not at all. This in turn, further undermines the livelihood of writers, and devalues the craft of storytelling. To combat exploitation, it's essential to raise awareness of standard rates and fair practices within the industry. By educating writers about their rights and advocating for fair compensation, we can create a more equitable and sustainable environment for all. And with fair practices that treats writers honourably, unique stories and unheard voices have a better chance at being heard, leading to audiences feeling seen and heard themselves. After all, everyone loves an underdog. #soozhalcineemas #writers #filmmaking #writing #filmwriting #screenwriting #cinema #soozhal

SHARE YOUR STORY NOW ✨✍🏻✨ One of the biggest regrets the authors I work with have is not starting sooner. Don’t stay stuck. Don’t stay where you are. Don’t let fear stop you. Don’t let success stop you. I am published author of five novels, one of which is a book-to-screen project, and I have helped new and emerging writers tell their story. I am professional and organised. I focus on detail. I know the rules and when to break them. I am kind and thoughtful in my feedback. I am patient and considerate. I am well-connected. I am a literary agent and editor. Let’s talk. Do it now. Why wait? How many more days will you wait before deciding to share your story? 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗟𝗔 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗢𝗨, 𝗪𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘. 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿. 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿. 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁. 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺, 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱, 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁, 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻/𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘆 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 & 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲-𝘁𝗼-𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. (PHOTOGRAPHER - Ionut Lupescu Photography) #writingforlife #workingtogether #soullasediting #bookeditor #writingservices #writingsupport #writinglife #soullaauthor #soullachristodoulou #soullas2024

A highly-anticipated Pablo Picasso exhibit is on display at the Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science. I spoke with marketing director Chelsie Walker on behalf of Inside INdiana Business about the journey of "Seated Woman in Red Hat" from storage to the spotlight. (Link in comments) #contributingwriter #freelancewriter #journalist #contentwriter #copywriter #contentmarketing #businessnews #developmentnews #nonprofitnews #economicnews

Look, I'm just saying that SOMEtiiiimes, certain people, we'll call them "clients," TEND to want to cram every conceivably relevant bit of information into their biographical content, especially their video scripts because, otherwise, it's just too freaky that the script looks so short and shouldn't we be saying as much as we can while we have anyone's attention? And all I'm saying is you have two choices: You can say a lot which ultimately says nothing. OR, you can say ONE major thing really well that sticks. K fine, so how do you choose the one major thing? Ask yourself, What does your client believe/assume that they're wrong about? Present that misconception and then give them the alternative. #scriptwriting #biography #creativewriting

Creating your rock-hard footing for your brand starts with questions. Some general questions to ask yourself are: ☕What niche do you want to break into? ☕Who is your target audience? ☕Why should your audience care about your brand? ☕How will you address your audience? ☕Where is your target audience most active? (Social media, blogs, websites, etc.) For creatives, your questions should lean more into a personal type of brand, so some other things to consider are: ☕What is your background? ☕How long have you been in your field? ☕What obstacles have you faced on your journey? ☕How did you overcome those obstacles? ☕What solution did you find that helped? ☕How did finding the solution change your life? Questioning your everythings will help you define who you are and your goals for your blood, sweat, and tears to go to. Happy Creating! Also, welcome to Educational Monday! 😉😊❤️ . . . . . . . #KathrynHoletonDesigns #designing #branddesigner #creatives #writers #writing #photographers #joincreators #creators #forthecreators #enjoyyourcoffee #musicians #bands #songwriters #jewelrymakers #themakersinthecommunity #KHdesigns