Shelagh Leonard: Playwright in Oxford, United Kingdom.

Absolutely perfect timing for this. My story was flagging because I was trying to find my protagonist's deep seated flaw but couldn't do so without creating an unbelievable twist in the plot. Your blog is so clear and logical. I can get on with the job now I have a clear idea of what I need to do. Thanks.

During the month of April, I wrote two first drafts for two different producers. After finishing the first script and waiting for producer and director feedback, I jumped right into writing the second script. Part of my motivation was time constraints but the other was that I was in the writer's zone. This has happened to me on several occasions where my output is prolific during specific periods of time. I believe it's simply the perfect combination of energy and inspiration. Does that ever happen to you?

The Dancing Dodo is moving on up! I had one script request last month and an awesome pitch session last week. But TODAY I got a script request from RoMark Entertainment, An Honorary Mention at the LA Film and Script Fest and a major talent attached in a lead role (I'll tell you who after he has singed the LOI and I have it in my hands.) Yay me!

Hi, Shelagh! Thank you for your connection, much appreciated. I hope life is treating you well?

Was put in contact with a producer of a USA Network series a while back. After not chatting for a bit, we reconnected two weeks ago. While I was describing one of my TV pilot concepts to him, he asked me to forward over the script. Guess he liked it a lot because he forwarded it to a director who works with SyFy! Only the first step of many but feels damn good! UPDATE (4/18): My script has been passed to the Creator/Showrummer of the Freeform (former ABC Family) series SHADOWHUNTERS! The same person is one of the original writers for "There's Something About Mary".

Hi Shelagh. I'm RB, Founder and CEO of Stage 32. As an actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker, I know first-hand the challenges all creatives face finding work and attracting attention to their projects. That's why we created Stage 32. Since our launch in September of 2011, the community has grown to 200,000+ members strong spanning 180+ countries making Stage 32 the social network uniquely populated with the most creative people on Earth. This is a network for you, built by you. Like most things in life, the more you participate, the greater the rewards. We ask all new members pay it forward and invite at least 5 fellow creatives and to spread the word of Stage 32 through other social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. You can also invite fellow creatives through the site by using the "Send Stage 32 Invites..." button on the upper right side of your profile. The more creatives, the stronger the network. The stronger the network, the more opportunities. Thanks for joining the movement and for being a part of this most talented and inspiring community. PS - Please take a moment to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter at @Stage32online.

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