I do not recommend writing a screenplay in two weeks.

The night before a deadline, I usually am in desperate need of a back rub. And new wrists. And candy. And little mice to secretly finish the job while I am sleeping.

Most days, writing simply requires work-ethic, discipline, clarity, focus, time. Other days...it will demand absolutely everything of you.

My stories are my children. Some are sweet infants that I coddle and care for. Others are old enough now, they need to damn well get a job!

I'm not gonna lie...sometimes this whole writing thing is a lonely business.

I just slept for fifteen hours straight. Yes, writing a musical is THAT exhausting!

Q: Best part about being a musical theatre book writer?A: Explaining what that is.

Occupation: WriterOccupational Hazard: Carpel tunnelSolution: Wrist guards to bed or my hands do all the sleeping Perspective: I've decided my wrist guards have turned me into a Ninja Superhero that hides in the shadows

No.'It's not a bad word. And it is very important to use at times. Practice saying it in the mirror. It's empowering.