Author’s Note: The following is an article I originally wrote for Sohonet titled “ClearView Flex REVIEW – Remote Real-Time Collaboration (From the Editor’s POV)” republished …
Redefining Parenting to Stay Sane While Working From Home
The challenge of parenting while working from home can be overwhelming. Here’s how I make it work and you can too.
Dear Hollywood: It’s Time For An Intervention About The Hours We Work
I believe not only CAN we find a solution to make 45 hours the new standard week in Hollywood, but we MUST find a solution because of Covid-19.
The Editor’s Guide To Networking (Especially If You Can’t Network)
Author’s Note: The following is an article I originally wrote for the site Filmeditingpro.com titled “The Editor’s Guide To Networking (Especially If You Can’t Network)” …
Dear Hollywood: We Don’t Want to “Go Back to Normal.” Normal Wasn’t Working.
Let’s be honest with each other Hollywood: Normal wasn’t working. Things need to change before production begins again.
Want to Be Part of the Solution but Don’t Know How? Start with Listening.
How can white people like myself help support racial justice? We can start by listening and being open to learn how to be anti-racist.
Surviving Freelancer Unemployment: Making Sense of the CARES Act, EIDL, PPP, and UI…And Getting Your FREE $10k (if you qualify)
The government isn’t going to do the work to make sure you get the money you’re owed. We’re on our own figuring this out and getting paid. This article answers the most frequent and obvious questions about earning income from the CARES Act, getting your $10k SBA Disaster Loan, and more.
Surviving Freelancer Unemployment: How to Manage Your Budget For the ‘Gig Economy’ (Global Pandemic Edition)
As freelancers it’s imperative to know how to create a monthly budget in the gig economy to manage periods of unemployment…or global pandemics. Here’s how.
The Mindful Editor | It’s Okay If You’re Not Ready to Be Productive
Here are five practices that will help you better acknowledge your feelings, face your fears, develop acceptance of our new reality, as well as build resilience to weather the greatest challenge of our lifetimes.
Best Practices for Adopting a Remote Post-Production Workflow
Author’s Note: The following is an article I originally wrote with Lisa McNamara for the site Frame.io titled “Best Practices for Adopting a Remote Post-Production …
FEAR: How to Protect Your Mental Health From the Infection Far Worse Than COVID-19
If you find yourself losing control and getting sucked into the black hole of anxiety and paranoia, here are five simple suggestions (and a bonus) to weather this storm and begin taking back control of your mental health during this unprecedented global crisis.
Want a Response to Your Cold Emails? Then Every Message MUST Do These 5 Things
If you want to know how to get a response to your cold emails, here are 5 things every one of your messages MUST contain.
The 5 Most Common Mistakes You’re Making With Your Cold Emails (and How to Fix Them)
If you want people to respond to your cold emails, make sure you’re not making one (or all) of these 5 most common mistakes with your cold outreach messages.
Why Writing Cold Emails Is the Most Important ‘Soft Skill’ You Must Master (Especially If You’re An Introvert)
Imagine where your career could be just one year from now if you consistently sent just one thoughtful, personal, and authentic message per week to people in your area of the industry who could provide you with priceless career advice, mentor you, introduce you to the right people, open the right doors, or even hire you for your dream job.
6 Ways to Be More Productive and Creative with your Filmmaking
Author’s Note: The following is an article I originally wrote for the site Frame.io titled “6 Ways to Be More Productive and Creative with your …