I just survived a loooong 3-day weekend of 10 hour lectures (with no Internet, texting, or cross-talk allowed) in meat locker-like temperatures with no food or drink allowed in the room alongside 200 other people. And it was probably the best time I’ve invested in years.

My fabulous gal pal Sandy Grason convinced me last week to join her for a seminar on STORY by the screenwriting master coach, Robert McKee. I’ve been following Bob for over 20 years and have wanted to take his course for that long. But since I’ve been out of acting, it wasn’t on my radar until last Tuesday when Sandy asked, “Guess what I’m doing for my birthday? I’m going to Robert McKee’s Story seminar.” My jaw dropped. She couldn’t have known what perfect timing it was. There are no accidents.

After literally crying and ruminating over all the writing I have on my desk now, I realized I really needed to go. So I did. It was great, just as I knew it would be. The coolest part was I got NEW fodder to teach at my upcoming event, “The She Factor” Workshop on November 10-12 in LA. I had already had a clinic planned just on storytelling.

Now it’s going to be even MORE amazing! Attendees won’t have to sit through the 12 hour days (including lunch and four 15 minute breaks…it was brutal, trust me) because I’m going to synopsize and share his techniques, along with many others in November.

Sandy and I also did a video interview with Bob you’ll see soon on YouTube. I’ll let you know when it’s up. Gotta go get this new stuff integrated into the workshop.

Love,
Lo

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