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Alexis Niki comments on How I Became a Producer

Alexis Niki — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:25:04 +0000

Bring Back Pluto,

I used to also worry that I would appear "scattered," but I've learned that:

a) there is a common thread to everything I do,

and

b) one of the best parts of being a writer is that you get to mine your life's experience.

Life informs writing, and in your case that means being a musician. When it comes to talking about who you are, however, the trick is to become aware of who your audience is at any given moment. If you're at a party, it could be interesting to mention you're a writer and a musician. If you're sending a query letter to an agent, don't mention your music-making--unless it establishes you as an expert in the topic of your script/book.

Hope that answers your question!

Bring Back Pluto comments on How I Became a Producer

Bring Back Pluto — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:36:59 +0000

Nice post.
This gives me some things to think about. You're right when you say, anyone with hopes of longevity needs to wear a lot of different "hats."

But what about people starting out in the writing world? I'm a musician as well, but I generally don't mention that because I don't want to give people the impression that I'm scattered. Although, I view it as me projecting creativity and imagination.

What's your opinion?
Thanks!

www.theguysperspective.com/theguysblog

Rob Gokee comments on How I Became a Producer

Rob Gokee — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:21:35 +0000

I've been seeing your tweets about this, I'm really looking forward to it!!

Rob Gokee comments on Dusting Off the Cobwebs

Rob Gokee — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:20:39 +0000

Welcome back:)

Screenwriting Contests - Josh comments on ALIENATED To Be Made

Screenwriting Contests - Josh — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:38:10 +0000

Sounds like a fitting role for Vincent Pastore. I think I might watch that.

Script Doctor Eric comments on Brenda Strong to Star in Winning Short

Script Doctor Eric — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:09:12 +0000

Congrats on all the attached talent! I will have to enter one of these contests some day...

S.D. Eric comments on Calling Green Writers

S.D. Eric — Mon, 25 May 2009 09:31:05 +0000

Dude, sounds like a great idea. Sorry I missed the contest. Next year? I'm getting my mob ideas ready.

Alexis Niki comments on A Script We Can't Refuse

Alexis Niki — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:10:46 +0000

Pat, I'll make sure to announce the winning script.

Pat comments on A Script We Can't Refuse

Pat — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 11:47:12 +0000

Oh Alexis - I wish I were a screenwriter for this - my favorite subject, the Mafia!

Ellen Domanska comments on Paris Talk on Screenwriting

Ellen Domanska — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 10:21:44 +0000

Congratulation, Alexis!

It's great to be up-to-dated in screenwriting craft and understand better importance of the well-written script. That is crucial for a writer to know how the script would be read by filmmaking team. Also, it's make your conference unique.

Best of luck!

Ellen Domanska, Rome, Italy