Marquise got his start writing shorts in film school. His exploration in non fiction will be used to boost his ego. See his recent ramblings below.
Something on the Side
From personal experience, doing something repeatedly with no respite is a quick way to fuck yourself over. “Feeling that you are solely defined by your job – even if it is going well – can raise your chances of experiencing anxiety, depression and burnout, because you may not have a perception of yourself outside of work,”
Writing Commissions
With all these comissions being posted throughout history, there has to have been multiple points where writers were completely stumped at the various requests. How are you supposed to give your all to a project when you’re not actually impassioned to be a part of it?
Some Days There Ain’t No Fish
Networking feels very transactional these days. The main purpose isn’t to be slimy, or to pillage someone’s resources. It all comes down to a simple vibe check.
Invasion of the Naysayers
In an industry where problem solving is a top requested skill, they never stood a chance. Instead of accepting their fate (or stubbornly trying again) they believe their time is better spent shooting the foot of others
What’s the Big Idea?
Besides the usual factors of time and money, there’s a secret third thing that trips up even the most stable of creators. It lies in a combination of inexperience and impatience.
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