Virginia Shine Writer

04/08/2025

https://mailchi.mp/c2579730095a/did-you-see-the-new-meetup

04/01/2025

Quiet work behind the scenes. Entering competitions and festivals and preparing material for submission. It's a waiting game sometimes but preparing is important for the next step 😃

03/07/2025

https://mailchi.mp/c60019118504/a-challenge-for-every-writer

We made it thru February in Ohio! That always feels like an accomplishment doesn’t it? Hopefully the weather won’t derail our in person meetups from here on out.

02/03/2025

https://mailchi.mp/cd5b5b026a08/pitch-me-your-script

In the cold winter months here in Ohio it is a good time to hunker down and get some writing done. If you set goals for the year in January, get that list out and break it down into manageable steps. Sounds simple right? The only way I get things done is to put it in my calendar. Like this monthly b...

01/29/2025

01/19/2025

Editing my documents for the feature script I wrote in the WGF VWP and starting to write out a pitch outline. For me this is the most challenging part. Condensing the idea into short clear sentences and talking about myself to many people is scary. But that is part of the job!

01/09/2025

Get it done it 2025 -

A new year just like that. How's it going for you so far? This year for me is the continuation of a major change in my focus on my feature writing. My next trip to LA is coming at the end of the month where I begin developing my pitching skills. 🙃 Thoughts and Prayers to those affected by the hor...

12/31/2024

Remember rules are flexible, write what you love 😆 Happy New Year!

12/16/2024

It's been a busy month. Writing and family stuff, not much social media time. Just wanted to say Hi!
Happy Holidays

12/06/2024

https://mailchi.mp/6aade24d0fc2/ready-for-some-holiday-fun

Making my list and checking it twice. No I’m not Santa, I’m a writer with a feature script that is in rewrite phase. My list of plot issues, character issues, punctuation reduction, emotional thru line, beat sheets, etc. My list is long!