MJ Slide

Writer of Things | Maker of Films

[MJ Slide @MJ_Slide]

So much Toni Morrison this morning, bathing my brain in her words. Rest in Power, Ms Morrison.

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Been listening to essays and speeches from @neilhimself for the last 5 days. Very encouraging and engaging but now every character I write or sentence I form sounds like a droll British man who just returned from a leisurely mucking about in the garden. #AViewFromTheCheapSeats

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Hey #screenwriters: Want to get your bills paid? So, Write Your Bills Away with this @SoCreate sweepstakes! I entered, and you should, too. https://t.co/dkNxOUscR0

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I thought #StrangerThings3 was a hot mess. The homages were rull on-the-nose and the product placement, eesh. #NoSpoilers

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@TzurielKastel That we did! A lot has changed between now and then but I'm still making films. Live in LA now, working on BuzzFeed as a day job. You?

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Nothing like a couple of earthquakes to remind my Southeastern US born-and-raised ass that control is an illusion and i need to be more informed about prep.

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I've started to take a walk around 6:30 every morning to wake my brain up before work, meditate, and take in my neighborhood. The mountains are swathed in fog this AM and I forgot to… https://t.co/DScKnkkWd2

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It's🌡️and 🌞 outside but I look better in layers. #120mm
📸 - @jcarrington3 https://t.co/885KiKJxhv

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I've found myself hesitant to shoot anything recently because I'm surrounded by so many talented photographers and DPs. Their expertise is equal parts inspiring and intimidating. But I've… https://t.co/tmEA64jtcV

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You figure out how to get the shot. You just do. You problem solve, you keep your people safe and you get the shot. It always seems like some how or another I end up crowding lots of… https://t.co/Wj8k9cNHjh

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2018 brought the best of times and the worst of times and so so much growth. Expect a Year in Review blog to drop Jan 1. For now here's a bomb ass #120mm photo from my final video shoot of… https://t.co/a9yyczBw5A

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Hate to do this but @bespokepost is giving away free money for Black Friday and I have a better shot at winning if I share, so here we are. Potential Christmas presents for the whole gang! https://t.co/fb5atF7Et5 via @bespokepost

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Been back in GVL for a week and 45 and rainy is a stark juxtaposition to 89 and forest fires.
#eastcoast #upstate #acertainslantoflight #flooding https://t.co/yjOqHnJOgJ

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My body/mind are back on the East Coast but my 💓 is still in LA. https://t.co/IQaIbC163p

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The childhood bestie got married and I got dolled up to attend and celebrate her. She's pretty amazing and I'm grateful she found someone who matches her wit, sincerity, and affection for… https://t.co/rSD5LxYo5n

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That rare moment when Production Dept actually gets to sit together. @ Sumter, South Carolina https://t.co/PURGDfyfsn

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Practically counting down the seconds. Hey kid, just a few more days and I'm coming home 🛫🌈🌴🎃
📸 - @magsical
#LGBTQIA #queerAF #stoopkids @ South Carolina https://t.co/QIARKnyYzw

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It's not even been a week and I miss this kid so much I can barely breathe.
📸 - @magsical https://t.co/LxIuL6dURW

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You stole my heart and haven't bothered to give it back. I ain't even mad 🌈🎉💃💖 #queeraf @ Los Angeles, California https://t.co/flv3OsgDb4

[Scott Myers @GoIntoTheStory]

At a fundamental level, screenwriting is scene-writing. Use these 120 prompts to improve your scene-writing chops. https://t.co/1qfXe4zlSs #screenwriting #writing