Author: Kathryn Graham

Los Angeles-based television writer, TVWriter Contributing Editor, and lover of women. e-mail: kathrynagraham@gmail.com

What to Expect if You Move to LA

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by Kathryn Graham

If you’re looking to be a television writer, you’ve probably thought about moving to Los Angeles. With its sunshine and its promise of a better tomorrow, it is still the world’s major hub for television and movies. The City of Angels is home to Hollywood, but also hosts a wide range of culture and taste. Space-age glass and metal skyscrapers rise beside adobe homes and modern castles. World famous landmarks stare at graffitied storefronts. It’s like Los Angeles has a perpetual identity crisis, and maybe it should. Its primary export is dreams, after all.

Here’s a few major points about LA that you may find helpful to know. read article

The 100 and the Power of Story

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by Kathryn Graham

On March 3rd, an episode entitled ‘Thirteen’ of The 100 aired on the CW. Shortly afterward, the social media sphere blew up with enraged and heartbroken fans. Why? Here There Be Spoilers.

In this episode, an older male mentor and advisor, Titus, shot his commander and the only lesbian character, Lexa, with a stray bullet mere moments after her one and only love scene with the bisexual female protagonist, Clarke. read article

The Writer’s Own Hero’s Journey

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by Kathryn Graham

“You cannot transmit wisdom and insight to another person. The seed is already there. A good teacher touches the seed, allowing it to wake up, to sprout, and to grow.” Thich Nhat Hanh

When we write we are whisked away with our characters into another place and time, and through them we are often tag-alongs on a hero’s journey. You know the one. It is the epic tale of a hero who answers the call to adventure and leaves behind her ordinary world. She meets enemies, allies, and goofy sidekicks along the way. She fails at times, but she is ultimately victorious. read article

Dare to be Stupid

Because you can never be perfect, but you can always be stupid. And stupid is more useful:

Fail

It’s okay to be dumb.

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The more you look for inspiration: the less you make. When you put that much energy into watching other people make: you begin to think it’s impossible to do great work of your own. read article

Kathryn Graham: 48 Hour Film Project

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by Kathryn Graham

Ever heard of the 48 Hour Film Project?

Why, it’s a chance for you to test your skills, meet people, and jump start your creativity. Spend a sleepless few days pushing yourself and your team to the limits for fun, glory, and the arts! I just finished the New Haven chapter’s 2013 run (but there are many other cities who haven’t started yet). Here’s why I had a great time and you might too: read article