In this special season finale episode of #WorksNProgress: Conversations with Storytellers, host #MoniceMitchellSimms gets an unexpected surprise as her friend, actress-producer, #JoyDeMichelle flips the script by interviewing her!
Monice, a multi-genre writer, shares her insights on the importance of process in writing over mere inspiration, and discusses how her experiences have shaped her craft.
She also highlights her passion for poetry, how she infuses it into other genres, and reveals her disciplined approach to screenwriting and novel writing.
Touching on themes of privilege, isolation, and rejection in the writing world. Monice emphasizes the importance of personal storytelling and offers advice for aspiring writers, especially those starting later in life.
The conversation wraps up with a reading and analysis of a scene from Monice's TV pilot "13th Grade," providing valuable tips on writing, character development, and the significance of maintaining a writing routine.
00:00 Surprise Interview Twist
01:07 Introduction to Monice Mitchell Simms
02:13 Monice's Writing Journey
09:35 Daily Writing Habits
14:05 Balancing Life and Writing
18:53 Writing Techniques and Tools
22:02 Self-Care for Writers
25:56 Actors Performance Script Reading
27:36 Character Dynamics and Dialogue
29:40 Reflections on Writing and Revisions
31:24 The Art of Double Beats in Writing
34:46 Flipping the Script on Privilege
38:06 The Importance of Diverse Storytelling
48:19 Advice for Aspiring Writers
50:14 Closing Thoughts and Takeaways
