Four years on and self-re-elected for another term, apparently -- think of it as the benign island dictatorship of romantic comedy -- Living the RomCom refuses to die.
Threat or menace? You be the judge. Meanwhile, to benefit both suckers for punishment and curious virgin visitors, here in convenient categorized form is our Best of the 2008-09 July-to-June season (w/links to Blogoversaries #1, #2, and #3).
WRITING
Half the Rules You Know Are Wrong
Writing Characters That Don't Suck
ROMANTIC COMEDY
Chick Flicks For Which Chicks?
CULTURE
Politics Ruins Couple's Love Life
Screwball Comedy: A New Golden Age
Explain to Me Matthew MacConaughey
PERSONAL STUFF
Billy & Tater's Excellent French Adventure
REVIEWS
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist
Given that 36 posts represents more than enough for a sane reader to chew on, I'm off on a retreat to write my shitty first draft of an adaptation of my novel (condolences welcome). See ya back here come the 5th of July.
Thanks for another year of great, insightfull posts, Billy.
I hope things go well with your adaptation of your novel into a sceenplay, right? Adaptations can be tricky beasts, as I've found out this past year...
But you're a pro. Seasoned and groomed for such a undertaking as this. Hopefully all things will run ticky-boom with your novel adaptation. I like the fact you put to practice what you preach. Now go get 'em tiger!
- E.C. Henry from Bonney Lake, WA
Posted by: E.C. Henry | June 27, 2009 at 12:15 PM
Billy,
OOH, I'm a glutton, but I'll try only reading one a day and absorbing them to do my body good...just like vitamins.
congrats on year four.
Did you get a tiara?
Karen :)
Posted by: karen from mentor | June 27, 2009 at 12:23 PM
Happy 4th Blogaversary Billy! Will you celebrate with the traditional fruit and flowers, or go modern with something silk?
Thanks for stopping by the Word Player and adding me to your 'roll. To help you celebrate, today's pitch will be a rom-com dedicated to LTRC. Cheers!
Posted by: Mr. Word Player | June 28, 2009 at 07:52 AM
I'm so glad you're around.
Because most of the other screenwriters I know are batshit.
It's good to see success comes to normal people as well.
Posted by: J | June 28, 2009 at 08:48 PM
Mazel tov!
Posted by: binnie | June 29, 2009 at 05:12 AM
Congratulations dearest Mernitman!
xxoo
Posted by: Barbara | June 29, 2009 at 02:29 PM
Really enjoy your blog! Thanks so much for writing, and congratulations on four years.
Posted by: Muffin MacGuffin | June 29, 2009 at 08:55 PM
Hey Billy,
Congratulations and thank you!
This is a space I constantly come to for inspiration,guidance,grounding and a little know how.
I hope all works well for you on the writing retreat.Also, I just saw the class list for the Screenwriting Expo this year.I'm hoping to come,so I'm glad to see you will be doing some classes :)
Cheers,
Judith
Posted by: Judith Duncan | June 29, 2009 at 11:47 PM
Congrats Billy and I hope you find some more clouds in your coffee for your first draft.
Best of luck.
cheers
Dave
PS Billy, have you seen the direct to DVD movie "I could never be your woman" with Michelle Pfieffer and Paul Rudd? Love to hear your thoughts on it, can't recall you writing about that one(could just be losing my mind) thought you might enjoy it.
Posted by: Dave | July 01, 2009 at 06:23 AM
EC: Tricky beast, indeed. And you can't always feed it steak...
Karen: No crowns or tiara included.
Mr. Player: Thanks for the pitch. Way cool.
J: This is success?! Thank you, at any rate, for the non-bat-shit certification.
Thank you Binnie!
Thank you Ms. Barbara!
Thank you Muffin!
Thanks, Judith - The Expo should be a blast.
Dave: I don't know this film but will happily hunt it up.
Posted by: mernitman | July 01, 2009 at 06:04 PM
It was written and directed by Amy Heckerling, whilst not perfect, my wife and I agreed on a word to describe it, delightful.
Then you read the development hell it went through and we were surprised it made it out at all.
Hope you enjoy.
cheers
David
Posted by: Dave | July 01, 2009 at 09:51 PM
thanks for post,l like your blog and will here more time!
Juicy girl who like juicy couture,do you?
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