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Sharing my journey to become a screenwriter, while wrangling twin toddlers.
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Screenwriting

Save the Cat beat sheets of the films you know

Writing your logline

Testing your logline

Structuring one hour TV drama

Is the screenplay finished? Handy ways to check

Submissions:

  • Shore Scripts 
  • Screencraft
  • Bluecat 
  • Red Planet Prize
  • BBC Writers Room

Support:

  • Scriptblast
  • BBC Writers Room

Inspiration

Cheryl Strayed/Marie Forleo video about creativity and becoming a writer

 

More coming soon…

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These boys look a darn sight cooler than their parents on their third birthday today 😂 👌❤ . . . . . #fraternaltwins #fraternalboys #twinparents #threeyearsold #brothers #parents #childhood #parenthood
A-harrr me hearties! One of my boys is a fan of dressing up and will happily don a hat or some cowboy chaps and then go about his day. This is one of the many reasons why my phone memory gets buggered because the moment I clear my photos I promptly fill it up with another 1000. Anyway, that's how I became co-captain, which I'm sure isn't technically correct, but since we have two captain's hats that's the way it is. And, I thought I'd take this opportunity, as captain, sorry, co-captain to talk about speaking up and being visible. I'm not about to host my own YouTube channel (yet) but having twins who kick my arse on a daily basis and hearing some of the horrors going on in the world has meant I'm more radical than I used to be (housebound radical mind) and I also give less of a s*** about what some people think. It feels important to speak up. More than ever. And not just on big political stuff. It could be the stifling world of being a newborn mama, the deep frustration of not being able to practice your art (and get paid for it), the realities of having a disability in this able-oriented world... anything that is heartfelt and true for you. Social media gets a bad rap but it can be a wonderful way to connect and to share experiences. Of course, there's always the voice that says this is ultimate vanity and Instagram is the biggest, vainest platform, but I choose not to care about that. I feel inspired by what I read and see here. I like connecting with people and sharing (some) things. Simple as that. Anyone else feeling this shiz? I feel like you are. Just wanted to share that, skipper. Or fellow co-captain. Just grab yourself a hat. Let's hope for a fair wind, and if you're curious about what nautical terms have ended up as common language like this here geek, check out www.crew seekers.net/notices/three-sheets-wind-nautical-slang-common-usage/ . . . . . #musings #thisisalongpost #writersofinstagram #pirate #piratehat #captainofthecoolkids #dressup #mamaswhowrite #motherswhowrite #bloggersofinstagram #writer #motherofboys #captain #piratecostume #boymom
Seasons are changing in the world and in our home. My boys are now officially at nursery! 🎉🥂🙌 It's just a little to start with. But it feels right. I'm heartened by the lack of mom guilt. I love seeing them afterwards, bundling them both into my lap (they are huge now but I'll be doing it until it hurts). I can't wait to see new friendships develop and to not have to cook every.single.moment. It's all about balance isn't it? Any loving relationship needs space. I'd been struggling to exercise, to write, to earn and even to think. The boys are beautiful, curious, energy-filled beings who, naturally, demand so much and, like most parents, I give everything I have. Now, while they socialise and experience new things, I breathe in the space they leave behind. I work, create and move freely. It's a bright, welcome seasonal change and oh the possibilities! 🌅 . . . . . #twinmama #fraternaltwins #fraternalboys #boymom #twintoddlers #toddlers #twoyearsold #twoyearolds #nurseryisawesome #newchapter #motherswhowrite #womenwhowrite #writersofinstagram #freelancewriter #freelancelife #balancedlife
I'm not that into crafts but, of course, kids. I've found a simple joy in it though. The boys stop to look at every fallen chestnut and wade into all the leaves. They want to collect and dissect and their curiosity is intense. I've often huffed at them to hurry up, fretting about what lurks in the leaf piles and eager to get to our destination before they get too tired/hungry. I have to remind myself that this is a great opportunity, one that my children can offer in spades: to pause often and really look at the world around me. To root around for that old sense of wonder too often buried under life's responsibilities. To kick up some of those leaves. 🍁🍂 . . . . . . #justmusing #makingagarland #autumn #autumnal #leaves #decoration #writersofinstagram #twinmama #mothersmusings #crafts #wonder #needleandthread
Howdy. Just enjoying some quiet time in a jungle oasis in the middle of Birmingham. The boys have run in different directions as they are wont to do. Fortunately we have a few more pairs of hands today so I can breathe in this late summer/early autumn beauty (and take a half selfie of course). Hope all is well with you x . . . . . #selfie #birmingham #winterbourne #pond #greenery #autumn #september #twinmama
The good folk at @huffpostuk published my latest blog post 🎉 This time it's about Lara Croft and boobies (hers and mine). Watching the trailers of the new Tomb Raider game got me thinking back to my adolescence and how Croft's exaggerated curves gave me confidence. Please check it out if that's your thing - link in bio. In other news, I'm potty training the twins (one at a time). It's intense but we're making progress... I've also started editing the third draft of Jackpot, also intense and making (slow) progress. Baby steps... . . . . . #amwriting #writersofinstagram #bloggersofinstagram #womenwhowrite #womengamers #tombraider #laracroft #shadowofthetombraider #feminism #gamer #article #blogpost #writer #blogger #motherswhowrite #femalegamers #femalewriters #huffpostuk #videogamesday
High drama. The scene of a crash that I narrated and acted out with one of my two year olds. Trying to create some more of that tonight. It's 22.50. I'm tired but, bolstered by red wine, I'm revising the third draft of my screenplay. Even if I only manage 10 minutes tonight before I crash, it's something... . . . . . #amwriting #projectscreenwriter #mamaoftwins #motherswriting #womenwriting #drama #narrative #screenplay #screenwriter #screenwriting #screenwritersofinstagram #latenightwriting #writerslife #writersofinstagram #writenow #toycars
Flaming Nora! I haven't posted in ages. So here’s an update. First though, let’s discuss this photo. As a family we rarely get a photo opportunity with all four of us in it, let alone sitting together, looking at the camera and smiling… a truly miraculous event. HOWEVER, for some reason my Ma had the “flowery cat face” filter on and it landed on Matthew’s face. Ah life. It’s a perfect example of how things are never quite, well, perfect, but they can still be… something. In this instance disappointing AND hilarious. So, back to that update. Contrary to how it might seem, the purpose of having this account was not to document the seasonal changes of Winterbourne Gardens or play times with my boys. It was called Project Screenwriter for good reason. I want to write screenplays for a living. And I’m still on the path. But the journey is real folks and that means it can't be picture perfect. I have fabulous two-year-old twins to raise and I work to pay my bills. When I've got the energy and the time, I squeeze in a bit of decluttering, exercise, socialising and the odd small project. The screenplay has been parked in recent months as I’ve filled my childcare-supported days with a new paying contract. So, yep, sometimes the journey isn't a consistent slug towards the finish line. It goes through fits and starts and tumbleweed… I've been focusing on what I can do with the time that I have. I have every intention of opening Jackpot (the name of the screenplay) and getting on with that third draft. I have a submission deadline in December so it’s going to happen. You will start to see some more screenplay/writing/creative posts again – as well as posts about Winterbourne (we’re members and it’s never too crowded so sue me!) and, of course, my beautiful boys. . . . . . #projectscreenwriter #catfilter #twindad #familyphoto #twinparents #fraternaltwins #fraternaltwinboys #twinmama #twinmum #twinmom #motherswriting #motherswhowrite #womenwriting #femalescreenwriters #worklifebalance #workingparent #creativejourney #writersofinstagram #screenwritersofinstagram #screenplay #tvpilotscript #writinglife #writingjourney
I wrote a thing about being a gamer of a certain age and gender. I'm delighted to see it online and hope to publish more. It's my first public piece (under my name). It's not the screenplay, and it's not about the screenplay, but it's something else I wanted to say. And it felt good to squeeze in a bit of personal writing again. Yet, I wrestled with submitting it. I mentioned in a previous post that writing an opinion piece felt more risky than writing a fictional story. It still does but I think the recent sleep deprivation has made me care a little less 💪🎉 The link is in my bio if you fancy a gander. . . . . . #huffpost #huffpostuk #blogpost #womenwhowrite #womenwhoplay #women #gamer #videogames #computergames #worklifebalance #womenoverthirty #womenover30 #amwriting #feminism #feminismisequality #writersofinstagram #bloggersofinstagram #blogger #writeon #motherswhowrite

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