The Euroscript development process was going well and the second report from Fenella Greenfield arrived in November 2008. This was when things started to get tricky. Second Rewrite Many of the problems of the previous draft had been addressed. Calum’s character arc was now clearer, well written and more intriguing; the central relationship between the… Continue reading How to Develop a Screenplay: Part 3 – Tone and Theme
When Jupiter transits the Twelfth House the desire for growth and expansion influences how you deal with the subconscious and spiritual realms. This is a time of renewal that takes place in the hidden worlds of the unconscious and spiritual dimensions. It’s a great time for healing and learning about the intangible side of life.… Continue reading Jupiter Transits: 12th House
Winning the Euroscript Competition was the easy part. Next came a string of rewrites and learning how to deal with an intensive development process which made me feel challenged, elated, baffled, and conflicted by turns. The first script report from Fenella Greenfield arrived in August 2008 and was a shattering experience. It consisted of a… Continue reading How to Develop a Screenplay: Part 2 – Deconstruction
When Jupiter transits the Eleventh House the desire for growth and expansion influences your long-term goals and how you relate to society at large. At this time you have a better sense of your role in life and what you can do to enhance the lives of others. You can see how to meet others’ needs… Continue reading Jupiter Transits: 11th House
When Jupiter transits the Tenth House the desire for growth and expansion influences your career, vocation, sense of responsibility and the structure of your life. This transit will improve your career prospects through promotion or recognition for earlier work. You might want to expand the scope of your professional life or status in society so you… Continue reading Jupiter Transits: 10th House
In 2008 I had a stroke of beginner’s luck when I won a screenwriting competition. The prize involved developing three drafts with a script editor, and this short series explores that process. First posted on my old blog in 2010, this rewritten version now includes extracts to illustrate the development of the script as I… Continue reading How to Develop a Screenplay: Part 1 – Idea
When Jupiter transits the Ninth House the desire for growth and expansion influences how you search for meaning, truth and self-development. This is a time to learn as much as you can about who you are and the world in which you live. You might do this through education, travel, or religious and spiritual belief… Continue reading Jupiter Transits: 9th House
In this great essay, Ray Bradbury gives us four words of advice that are essential for writing, or any kind of creativity: WORK RELAXATION DON’T THINK! ‘Work’ is self-explanatory. ‘Relaxation’ means getting into the Zone and letting the writing write itself. And ‘Don’t Think!’ means not second guessing yourself or interrupting the flow of Relaxation.… Continue reading Zen in the Art of Writing – according to Ray Bradbury
When Jupiter transits the Eighth House the desire for growth and expansion influences how you use your power and others’ resources. Jupiter can improve many hidden areas as it moves through this house, including joint finances, loans and taxes, your psychological state and deeper emotions, how secure you feel deep in your soul, and how… Continue reading Jupiter Transits: 8th House
When Jupiter transits the Seventh House the desire for growth and expansion influences your one-to-one relationships. This is a good time to improve all of your relationships but the main focus will be on close partnerships. You can learn more about yourself through relating to others, whether through a marriage, partnership, or business. You could meet… Continue reading Jupiter Transits: 7th House
The Sun of Wisdom is a commentary on one of the classics of Buddhist literature by one of the great Tibetan masters, Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso. Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way was written by Nagarjuna in the 2nd century and is a commentary on the Buddha’s teachings on the nature of appearance and emptiness. The… Continue reading The Sun of Wisdom: Teachings of the Noble Nagarjuna – Review
When Jupiter transits the Sixth House the desire for growth and expansion influences your job, daily habits, diet and health. This is a great time to improve your health and develop a daily routine that will enhance your growth in years to come. Your health should be good now and you’ll feel physically stronger. If you’ve… Continue reading Jupiter Transits: 6th House
Jessica Davidson 