Great book by Michael Tierno

How many times have you been caught up in life and no longer are following that seemingly distant dream of being a film-maker?

I have. Constantly.

As of lately, I've had a lot of work (work = $$$ = food = happy family), and many times I put off my screenwriting for a while (a week or so) and when it's time to come back and write, it is incredibly challenging because of several things:

• My inspiration is drained
• My momentum is lost
• Other stuff on my "to-do" list

One of the best things that has kept me focused are books about writing. Not the textbook kind, but more of the inspirational kind. I generally despise books that "tell" you how to do a screenplay or how to write. I prefer books with a deeper understanding of the spirit of a script.

Many times it's just enough to read one chapter, the fire inside my heart is lit and the ideas start flowing.

The main difference between a professional and an amateur is that a pro will make stuff happen even when he/she doesn't feel like it. A pro makes inspiration happen, while amateurs wait for the right moment (which may never come).
-Paraphrased from writer Seth Godin

Happy writing!