by Jessica | May 9, 2014 | Five Minute Friday, Writing
Introducing Five Minute Friday Recently I discovered Five Minute Friday (shout out to Twitter friend Beth Anne for the suggestion), a weekly five minute writing challenge to not overthink and just get writing. This might be small beans to you, but for someone...
by Jessica | Dec 18, 2013 | Second City lessons, Writing
Yes, and… 101.1 “Yes, and….” is the heart of improvisation and comedy writing at Second City. People think that improvisation is just fun make ‘em up games, people acting wacky and trying to top each other. Don’t get me wrong. “Whose Line Is It, Anyway?” is a...
by Jessica | Sep 5, 2013 | Writing
I’m not a big fan of saccharine inspirational quotes. Pithy sayings on Dove wrappers or framed pictures in reception areas (think “Team Work” with a picture of early morning rowers) are not my jam. I’d rather write a sketch about it than see it in a greeting...
