Glorifiedlollipoptree.com: Home of screenwriter Zac Atkinson
Screenwriting as a full-time job is often a bit fuzzy as to its exact nature and description. This is likely because it is always somewhat unique to each person that holds the job. Thankfully the internet is here to allow silly folks like myself to share a bit more about what we do as professional … Continue reading A Tale of Two Screenwriters
After a long wait, the first episode of Transformers Rescue Bots that I ever wrote has finally been announced! Prescott's BOTS! will be the seventh episode of season two. Mark your calendars and set your DVR's for Saturday, April 5, 2014. In fact, record all the reruns so you can catch up on the entire … Continue reading Prescott’s BOTS!
There's quite a bit of work I do that I am not allowed to speak or write about. As you may guess, this can be quite frustrating. However, there is a big reason I cannot mention my assignment work. It is also is the main reason only vague references to things often appear on this … Continue reading The Downside of Non-Disclosure Agreements
Hollywood is a strange town when it comes to timing. There's always a lot of waiting. And you can wait a long time. Then, after so much waiting, you wait some more. THE RIPE FRUIT THEORY All this waiting is like buying and selling fruit. When buying, you wait and wait for fruit to ripen … Continue reading Waiting or the Ripe Fruit Theory
It has been several weeks since I completed my most recent freelance writing assignment. Since then, I've been busy with other things, but now seems like a good time for my -- Post Assignment Thoughts This was my second freelance writing gig and it was a bit different from my first... but it was also … Continue reading Post Follow Up Gig Thoughts
This holiday season has been spectacular for many reasons. I've been busy, happy and most importantly of all I've been... Writing on Assignment I've landed a second freelance writing gig! This new assignment is for the same great project as my previous writing gig. Just like before, I cannot really say much about the writing … Continue reading Landing the Follow Up Gig
I recently finished my first professional screenwriting assignment, so let me answer the big question... How Was the Assignment? Truthfully it was all the things I had hoped: challenging, fun, lots of typing, exciting, hard work, tough decisions, and at the end--a paycheck! It's surprising how motivations change when other people are asking you to … Continue reading Post Assignment Thoughts
