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Writer's Blog Tour 2014

Posted by Cera Rose Pickering on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 Under: Screenwriting
So....
I've been asked by my lovely writer friend Phil Lawrence to participate in the Writer's Blog Tour 2014 and talk a little bit about my work. Empire magazine, eat your heart out!

What am I working on?
I always say that I'm going to concentrate on one project at a time but that never happens! In fact, I think it's healthier for the mind to work between two projects so creativity can flow in its own good time. Put it down if you're stumped. That's rule one!

I've just finished a family sitcom based around my Greek Granddad who has always been the largest character in my life. I've been wanting to write something based on him since I was about 11 when I started noting down all the funny, crazy and offensive stuff he comes out with. Really happy that I've finally moulded it all into a script!

I'm now back to rewriting a family feature film that has been kicking my butt for a few years. It's that project that you finished a while back, that's okay and all, but you know it had the potential to be really awesome if you allowed yourself to dig a little deeper. So I'm digging away and finally seeing a new light...


How does my work feel different to others of its genre?
I write a lot of family and YA stories that span a variety of genres, but I do have a love of honing in on the emotion of a scene, especially if I can do it in a really cinematic way...  Resolutions in the rain... A little touch of magic... A long awaited kiss.  I'm not your 'usual' writer. I'm a young outgoing female who loves adventure. I'm forever the optimist and a hopeful romantic. Think Kathleen Turner in 'Romancing The Stone' (Love it!) 


Why do I write what I do?
Why do I write for young audiences? Firstly because I feel that there still isn't great quality and imagination in content for young people. When I was a kid we had Goonies and Hook and Jumanji and Home Alone. Where is the equivalent of those films today? Also, where is the TV content for teens? And I'm not talking reality shows, because those don't count. We need British equivalents of Friends, The Big Bang Theory and Modern Family! I'm working on it, guys...


How does my writing process work?
After I get an idea, I let it stew. Sometimes for a few weeks. Sometimes for over a year. When I feel ready, I sit down and storyline, this lets me see where the gaps are in the story and make sure the characters are developing at the correct rate. Then I put the project down a little longer and let daily life inspire me - usually that is enough to help me fill in the blanks. I've learnt not to start writing until I know what I'm going to put down scene by scene. Then it just happens. I look forward to writing the really juicy bits (see afore mentioned rain/magic/kisses) and letting the dialogue flow from my head to the page. I try to write every day unless I'm on set or working elsewhere. Also, I'm not one of these people that can work into the wee hours of the night. I'm usually at my best between 11am and 6pm. With a lot of chocolate!

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