Kimberly Kradel's Lounge Discussions

Kevin Jackson
How many writers have another job and how do you find time to write

I would love to hear the answers to this question. I try for mornings and weekends or nights and weekends, since I work a regular job during the day. I often feel I am not writing enough. Anyone else have this problem? How do you do it?

Craig D Griffiths

You just have to carve out the time. I see this question a lot on forums and I always think “you could be writing now”.

I use writerduet on my iPad and phone so every moment I can write I can write.

David Abrookin

It's tough to get writing done when life "gets in the way", but if you find a project you're passionate about, it makes it much easier to say "I'd rather write than watch TV" or "I can write during my lunch break"

Travis Seppala

I write in the mornings before my day job.

My day job also has some down time where I can read and even jot notes.

And don't forget lunch breaks! Back in 2016 I literally wrote an entire horror script writing only on my lunch breaks at work.

Kimberly Kradel

Designate a half hour of your day to write - same time every day. It can be while you are having your morning coffee. Or make a rule that you can't have dinner or evening snacks until you've written for at least a half-hour. Food is a really good motivator.

CJ Walley

Write or type? They're two different tasks.

Some of my most creative moments and breakthroughs are when I'm doing something else and whip out my phone to note the thoughts down. Or I'm lying in bed hal...

Expand comment
Zorrawa Jefferson
How can I be a confident writer?

I'm not confident in my work at all. I feel like I suck, I'm horrible and nothing I do is ever good enough. This has affected my ability to complete scripts and sometimes even blog posts because I agonize over everything. People used to tell me my scripts are trash and ever since I became obsessed with being perfect and I don't know what to do anymore

Bill Brock

Zorrawa Jefferson Baby Steps are a must! Take the time to learn from your mistakes. In 2014, I submitted my first screenplay to my fellow writers at the Virginia Screenwriters Forum and was ridiculed...

Expand comment
Bill McCormick

I hate everything I do and people keep buying it anyway. Give yourself the same courtesy and room you give others.

Jon Shallit

Exchange scripts and talk about them. You will see everyone has doubts. Keep running or you will get out of shape.

John Royan

Hi Zorrawa,

It sounds to me like you have the makings of a good writer. From what I've learned they're all critical of their own work. I have the same doubts, so know that you're not alone, and keep writing.

Anthony Moore

There's no such thing a a perfect script. There will never be perfection because you can't please everyone. You write, rewrite, get feedback, and start again. You read and practice and get tips. If a...

Expand comment
Kimberly Kradel
Where I Am Headed With My YouTube Channel

I've been noodling around with my YouTube Channel - I've owned it for over ten years and never really did anything with it.

This has nothing to do with acting. More about creation.

I do a lot of travel and lifestyle photography and am not keen on being the focal point of a project, so I think I've de...

Expand post

Kimberly Kradel

I'm thinking so, Mark. Also a good place to experiment.

Kimberly Kradel

I'm getting a lot of positive comments on my voice with the narration. I've often thought about doing voiceover, but have struggled with my lack of perfection. But people seem to like it.

Kimberly Kradel
Re-Introduction: Photographer, Writer, Artist, and Background/Extra

It's been a while since I've been on this site, and thought that maybe a reintroduction is in order. 

I'm based right now in Berkeley, California.

I'm a still photographer, artist, and writer (creative non-fiction and other things, my own narration scripts for youtubes, stuff like that). I was working...

Expand post

Kimberly Kradel

Thank you!

Emily J

Hi Kimberly! What projects are you working on next?

Kimberly Kradel

I have no projects at the moment - other than fiddling around with my youtube channel. I'm looking for projects I might collaborate on ... whether that is reading scripts for people or doing background work ...

Emily J

Amazing! There are definitely a lot of people looking for script reads on here ALSO, if you're in the Writers' Room, I would recommend joining me in the Coverage Report, it's a ton of fun

Maurice Vaughan

Welcome back, Kimberly Kradel. Glad you were able to introduce yourself during the last Introduce Yourself Weekend of 2022! :D I write Sci-Fi. Grounded Sci-Fi, the "blow'em up, aliens are evil" Sci-Fi...

Expand comment
Kimberly Kradel
Artist, Writer, Photographer, and sometimes Actor

Newly joined Stage 32, as of, like, right now.

I've been a lifelong visual artist and photographer, and recently started working as a background extra on local-to-me film projects. Also working on my first series pilot script - or - it might end up being a film, not sure yet. We'll see how that goes.

James Welday

Welcome!! Best of luck on your pilot (or feature). If you need any feedback or notes, please let me know!

Kimberly Kradel

Thank you!

Kimberly Kradel

Thanks Aray!

register for stage 32 Register / Log In