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Tribute to a Master Storyteller

Posted by Rachel on September 3, 2014 in characters, current event, dialogue, emotion, idols, inspiration, voice |

I’ve been struggling to write this blog post ever since the news broke. Robin Williams might not have been a writer, but he was a master storyteller. He had perfected the art of character and voice and played such an influential part in my childhood and path towards writing that I felt it was only […]

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A Thankful Writer

Posted by Rachel on November 21, 2012 in best of, emotion, idols, inspiration, Lisa Tener, teaching, writing |

This week’s post will be giving thanks to everyone who has helped me in the past year and what I am most thankful for as the beloved American tradition of stuffing our faces rolls around again. First of all, I am thankful for my wonderful family and friends that put up with endless hours of me talking […]

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Alcatraz Review

Posted by Rachel on January 24, 2012 in idols, review |

It shouldn’t come as a surprise after my previous post (a glorified love letter to my idols) that I would take the opportunity to review JJ Abrams’ new drama, Alcatraz. So, here it goes. A gushing list of admiration. Endless praise.  Detailing the unblemished success of a creative mind I greatly admire. Well…not exactly. Abrams’ […]

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Unorthodox Idols

Posted by Rachel on January 21, 2012 in idols, inspiration |

I felt it was important to explain why my greatest idols are not other writers. Don’t get me wrong, I admire many writers, but I find myself more drawn to film and television masterminds. I would say this is because when I read, I see a movie.  When I write, I write a movie. Not […]

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