I was just enjoying cinematic stories.Īnd that’s important. Diamond, Comden & Green, Nora Ephron, Neil Simon, just to name a few), even if I didn’t realize it at the time. Watching all those movies taught me the art of recognizing stories that work - as well as stories that don’t - and learning the rhythm of good dialogue (thank you I.A.L.
Classics, modern, and all points in-between. My dad was a huge movie buff (anyone want to talk John Ford films? Billy Wilder? Howard Hawks? MGM Musicals? - he introduced me to all those and more) so I grew up with what turned out to be a phenomenal unofficial education in cinema. Now, once that’s established, the other part of what I think has helped contribute to my recent success is I just freakin’ love movies! I grew up in a family that loves movies. Tracy with co-writer Kevin Taft (courtesy of Tracy Andreen).
I know that sounds dry and crazy un-inspiring, but it’s the truth. If they can get a movie made exactly as they envisioned all on their own, congratulations! Otherwise, writers have to learn the fine art of knowing when to compromise and when to speak up for what aspect of the story you believe should remain if/when it’s challenged. Some writers see themselves as artists, and good on them. My “secret sauce” is knowing that, and making sure to do my part. But making them is unquestionably work, and writers have to put in the hours to be able to execute. Chances are quite good that your readers love them, love storytelling, love the chance to get lost in flickering lights for an hour or two (or twenty, depending on how much binge-watching a person can fit into their day). In the realm of TV movies, the windows for delivery can be quite narrow, and there is a whole cadre of other professionals (actors, directors, production supervisors, casting, etc.) who are often times dependent on the writer’s ability to deliver a teleplay in a timely fashion so they can then do their jobs.Īs much fun as this can be - and being allowed to be creative for a living is a dream! - it’s also crucial to remember that this is a job and the writer is part of a team working together to create the best product possible. When given a deadline, I do everything in my power to deliver on that deadline, especially as the time to start production nears. Clearly you are the most romantic, holiday-obsessed person in the world - or you have a great understanding of Hallmark’s brand of entertainment. PremiumBeat: Tracy, in 2018, you’ve written six produced films for Hallmark, and it’s only November.
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