Hello all, my name is Shawn, I drink occasionally and I know things. This is a big first step for me to jump into a place like Stage 32. The writer’s self doubt is strong in me so each time I try to post I over examine and edit and eventually delete so if you are reading this… I overcame.
I have a theater degree and transitioned to writing about 15 years ago so that I could create more of the overall story instead of just portraying one piece of it.
I live in Burbank and I am a critical care and Rapid Response nurse, so the medical mixed with my creative brain has been incredibly helpful in crafting some unique story ideas.
My latest (and biggest) project to date is a vampire action/drama series titled “The Harkers” that has made semi finalist and finalist in a few competitions this year so I’m riding high off of that at the moment.
I’m heading to the Austin Film Festival this fall so I can mingle and geek out with some likeminded writers. My fellow nurses don’t understand that earth shaking self doubt and insecurity that other writers often experience. :)
It’s wonderful to meet you all and I very much look forward to jumping further into this stage 32 world and learning from, and working with, so many of you.
Now I just have to not delete this before I hit Send.
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Hi Shawn, welcome to the wonderful world of Stage 32. You apparently did not hit delete. That is a good first step. Onward and upward! Best wishes from an American in Germany. On a side note, do you spend much time in beautiufl downtown Burbank? I suppose you are a bit young to get that reference.
Welcome to the community, Shawn Young. Congratulations on making the big first step jumping into Stage 32, and congratulations on introducing yourself! Congratulations on The Harkers being a semi finalist and finalist in a few competitions!
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Hello Shawn, Congrats and good work heading to Austin to network and mingle with fellow filmmakers.
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Wyman Brent, thanks for the welcome and I do get the reference! Spent a lot of time on Nick at Nite growing up and I’m pretty sure that’s where I watched Laugh In.
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Shawn Young, I watched Laugh-In when it originally aired. Yes, I am old. By the way, I drink occasionally and fall down.
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Shawn Young hey there, Shawn. Stage 32 has a strong presence at the AFF, so you will be able to meet up with fellow members of the community, which I’m sure will be awesome!
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Welcome and congratulations on everything thus far. Keep creating and telling stories. Good luck! @Shawn
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welcome and congratulations on overcoming writing self doubt. Welcome to the community