Embrace Your Awkwardness
This article is part of the Stage to Page series, lessons in writing and life that I’ve learned from stand-up comedians. An important part of finding your voice as an artist is being comfortable with...
View ArticleGoing it Alone or Finding Your Network
Regardless of your industry or niche, everyone needs someone to bounce ideas off of. And, regardless of your talent, everyone needs to be edited once in a while. I thought of writing as a solo activity...
View ArticleStage Time – Savoring the Chance to Be Seen
This article is part of the Stage to Page series, lessons in writing and life that I’ve learned from stand-up comedians. One spring Nick Hart and Stefan Davis drove 27 hours back and forth between...
View ArticleAct Like Big Sh*t — Getting to the Job You Want
“You’re a writer,” the conversation always begins, “what do you write?” I’ve always had trouble answering this, because, really, I will write anything. Also, in an attempt to portray myself as a...
View ArticlePitching a Story is a Lot Like Entering a Comedy Competition
Artists tend to hate competitions in general (except for the ones they chance to place in). The method for ranking often seems arbitrary, and fairly choosing just one winner out of tons of great talent...
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