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I can answer questions about writing and the creative process in any medium. I have been a writing coach and teacher for 15 years, working with NY Times bestselling authors and absolute beginners on memoirs, screenplays, TV scripts, solo shows, personal essays and standup comedy.
I have taught at UCLA Extension, Humber College, Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Cal Arts, NY Institute of Technology, Teen Canteen and numerous arts and cultural centers. I am co-director of The Comedian's Way Workshop for Writers, Performers and Other Humans, which I have taught privately with Beth Lapides in Los Angeles for 15 years. I have been coaching writers privately for almost 10 years. I have also worked as a writer and producer for TV, film, stage, radio and online media.
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LA Weekly, Writers Digest, Omni, Premiere
NYU, BA in History/Journalism
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There is no set fee. Each usage has to be negotiated individually - if the poem is protected under copyright law. Anything written before 1922 is in the ‘public domain’, so you can quote it or adapt
Hi Debbie - I'd suggest you look at a format like tumblr.com, which can handle, text, photos and/or video and is easy to upload and update. Take a look at that - check out the /archive mode. It's good
Hi Richard - The structure, tone, length and level of detail in your article will depend on your topic and your audience. I'm not expert in academic formats, but if you're writing for a general audience
Hi Ariel - All good questions and issues to be considering. 1) One way to create shape, dynamics and texture is to make sure that each location/episode/chapter/beat covers a different aspect of the
Hi Romain - A Masters in English Literature will potentially pave the way for a teaching job. A BA in English will bolster any job applications but probably won't open any doors. My advice on job search
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