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#KristenJohnston: (PART TWO) Some Thoughts AFTER Reading Her 2012 Book “Guts”

So, if you’ve read Part One of this and you’re deciding to read this one as well, you either really like me or are bored out of your mind. Either way, I’ll try not to disappoint. Besides, my review of … Continue reading

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#KristenJohnston: (PART ONE) Some Thoughts As I Read Her 2012 Book “Guts”

“Oh God, Robert…a blog post book review?!” Yes. If you know me, that shouldn’t be a surprise. I’m a writer. Writing is, you know…kind of my thing. Guts is a 2012 book written by two-time Emmy Award-winning actress, Kristen Johnston (3rd Rock … Continue reading

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#Writing: The Passion For Me To Talk So Much About What Many Are Not Interested In

I talk a lot about writing. Constantly. I’m now realizing that it sort of makes its way into so many conversations and at times, without me even realizing it. At first, there was sort of a mild embarrassment once I … Continue reading

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#Screenwriting: Why Am I Up To Work On My Scripts at 3 In the Morning? Because I Don’t Want to Wait Until 4

I’ve always been a morning person. My mother got up (still does today) very early to go to work when I was a child, so I eventually just started getting up with her to get ready for school. Then I … Continue reading

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#Screenwriting: Why I Tell Myself That I WON’T Make It Each Time I Start a New Project

In many ways, I can be quite a strange individual.  Especially when it comes to writing. Writing isn’t a very popular hobby to begin with.  Just the fact that I do it as often as I do is enough to blow … Continue reading

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#Screenwriting: Concerned About Taking a Chance On Me As An Unknown Screenwriter? Here’s Why I Don’t Blame You

Over the last few years, I’ve worked very hard at screenwriting. Whether it has been movies or television scripts, I feel confident enough that, at least at this stage, I’m doing what I need to do to and am working … Continue reading

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So, What’s the Difference Between Me and Every Other Aspiring Screenwriter Out There?

The answer to this question is very simple. I have no idea. I don’t know every other aspiring screenwriter out there. So there’s no way I could sit here and honestly say what makes me “different.” I know that these … Continue reading

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“So How Do You Have So Much Time To Write?” I MAKE Time, That’s How

People ask me this all the time. I mean all the time. As much as I express how much I love to write, I’m still asked this question as if it really confuses people. When you LOVE to do something, isn’t it a … Continue reading

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