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#Screenwriting: My Inspirational Trip To Universal Studios Hollywood

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Robert P.

My girlfriend, Nellie, and I spent the day at Universal Studios in Hollywood as part of our very first trip (for either of us) to California. I’d actually be lying to say that I have never been to Cali before, but when … Continue reading →

Posted in Hollywood, Screenwriting, Universal Studios, Writing | Tagged California, classic, classic movies, director, Dream Big, Harry Potter, Hollywood, inspiration, Jurassic Park, King Kong, movies, passion, producer, screenwriter, screenwriting, studios, television, television shows, think big, Universal Studios, work ethic, writer, writing | 2 Comments

#Writing: Why Writers Are Tired of Hearing, “You Should Write a Book (or) Screenplay About ME!”

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Robert P.

Yes, we get it ALL THE TIME. I’ve been a writer in some fashion for about 25 years or so (I’ll be 38 in about a week). If I had to estimate, I would say that I began telling people … Continue reading →

Posted in author, book, screenplay, Screenwriting, Writing | Tagged author, book, life, my life, projects, screenplay, screenwriting, script, write a book, write books, write screenplays, writer, writers, writing, writing books, writing screenplays, your life | Leave a comment

#Screenwriting: Why Reboots Don’t Intimidate Me As a New Writer

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Robert P.

Reboots. They’re everywhere. I don’t believe I can get more than one week without hearing about one. Whether it’s a movie or a television show, I either hear of them myself or I hear people talking about them. Scratch that. … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie, Reboots, Screenwriting, television, Writing | Tagged allowed, aspiring, groaning, Hollywood, intimidating, movie, network, new writer, People hate reboots, production company, reboot, Reboots, rehashing, screenwriter, screenwriting, show, television, television show, TV, writer | Leave a comment

#Death: Why Do We Have To Be There Before Some Choose To Care?

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Robert P.

Whenever someone passes away, I can pretty much count on someone saying, “Life is short. Cherish your life and those around you, because tomorrow isn’t promised,” or something to that effect. I’m going to be blunt here. Sometimes I roll … Continue reading →

Posted in Death | Tagged care, care about something, cherish, consequences, death, die, died, dying, family, feel, forgiving, Freedom, friends, grudge, life, life is short, lose someone, losing a loved one, love, loved one, loved ones, pass away, passed away, passes away, people don't care, precious, precious life, ramifications, reminder, rights, time on earth, tomorrow, tomorrow isn't promised, writer | 1 Comment

(PART TWO) #TEDx: “Imposter Syndrome” And How It Has Affected My Life

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Robert P.

(Continued from “PART ONE”): https://pplscrt79.wordpress.com/2017/01/06/part-one-tedx-the-imposter-syndrome-and-how-it-has-affected-my-life/ When I got myself together, I got up and called my father. He was able to borrow a vehicle in order to take me to my graduation. I would say that was probably the biggest … Continue reading →

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#DreamBig: Why Saying “It Will Never Happen” Could Be A GOOD Thing

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Robert P.

There is the saying, “If your dreams don’t scare you, then they aren’t big enough.” I’ve always loved that expression. As far as “dreams” go in terms of what we strive for that we feel is impossible, without researching it, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dream Big, Dreaming, Dreams | Tagged actress, aspiring, Britton, Connie, Connie Britton, Dream Big, dreaming, dreams, goals, impossible, impossible dream, it will never happen, Nashville, never happen, reach for the stars, scare, screenwriter, screenwriting, the sky is the limit, writer, writing | 1 Comment

#BringBackNashville: What The Show Has Meant To This City Boy

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Robert P.

Last night, ABC’s Nashville aired in what is now considered as the final episode. However, it’s no surprise that we as fans of the show are hoping that very soon, we can refer to this as a “season” finale rather than … Continue reading →

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#TBT: #Screenwriting: What Classic Shows Mean For Me As a Writer

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Robert P.

I am sort of a classic television show junkie. I know quite a bit about shows from the 50s – 90s, but mostly, the 70s and 80s is where my heart is. I am currently participating in a military … Continue reading →

Posted in Screenwriting, Writing | Tagged classic, classic shows, ideas, movies, new shows, nostalgia, old shows, One Day at a Time, retro, screenwriting, screewriter, shows, television shows, throwback, Throwback Thursday, Thursday, TV, TV shows, writer, writing | Leave a comment

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

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Robert P.

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”

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Robert P.

“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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