I talk to myself almost non-stop. Sometimes it’s to give myself a pep talk, to talk myself up to doing what feels impossible or unlikely to succeed. Now, pursuing a career in cinematography, I also needed a project that I could repeat over and over to teach myself about developing a specific visual style. The Monday Motivation series is both a way to spread the encouragement that was previously kept to myself, as well as a space for me to practice my craft. Follow the ser

Last Wednesday, I had a reading for a full length play I'm working on. I worked on this play for about six months last year, lost inspiration, and put it down. I knew I wanted to go back to it but didn't know how to end it or even how to pick it back up. After a few conversations with some individuals in my artistic tribe, they gave me a good swift kick and encouraged me to get back on that wagon. So, I did. I set a date for my reading and continued working on my play. No