Heather Taylor

On this week’s Tiny Pieces, I talk about SPAAAACE, my upcoming performance at Lincoln Center, and how to give your scripts more atmosphere.

Head to my Substack to read more: HeatherAtaylor.substack.com/p/a-blood-moon-is-on-the-horizon

#space #writing #bloodmoon #poetry

I’m making my manager send me feedback in emojis only… #screenwriting

You may know me as a scriptwriter but I’m also a poet — & on March 7 at The Lincoln Center, I’ll be returning to my poetry roots for Inua Ellams: Falling Into You R.A.P Party... where I’ll perform a new piece inspired by Celine Dion’s If That’s What It Takes.
lincolncenter.org/series/linco...

Time is the black hole I'm stuck inside of... When you're time blind, "now" lasts an eternity

Talking about time — and what it’s like to experience time blindness.

heatherataylor.substack.com/p/time-is-th...

#adhd #timeblindness #timeblind #time

Yes! Clarity is key.

For Your Consideration at the Canadian Screen Awards. REVIVAL!! WOOHOO!

I'm not sure all the categories we're in, but I'm up for Best Writing, Drama Series! If you are a CSA member, please consider voting for us.

Voting closes TOMORROW: Feb 12th.

Thank you for your support!

#CdnScreenAwards

Alto sax mouth piece with reed on a yellow BG

Group of people with instuments: trumpet, trombone, tenor saxophone

A computer screen in the foreground that is blurred out and olympic curling on the tv - US vs Korea

On this week's Tiny Pieces, I talk about the joy of the #BadBunny halftime show, my journey to becoming a saxophonist, what to do before you send your work to readers, & the importance of table reads & celebrating your small wins. heatherataylor.substack.com/p/the-love-a...

#featurewriting #music

Loved the Bad Bunny halftime show, every second of it. So
Much Love — and that last moment of all the flags of the Americas: “Together, we are America.” Yes! Like he said: The only thing more powerful than hate is love. ❤️

Shot from the stands of the Bad Bunny halftime show.

What a moment.

Thank you so much for watching! It was such a great show to be a part of. I really hope to get a second season! Hope you're doing well!

Only 20 more pages to edit on my feature! Plan to finish this weekend and send it off to readers! Woohoo!

A photo of a bare tree in snow with the words: The endless month of January is finally over-- but winter is alive and kicking. "Okay campers, rise and shine! And don't forget your booties cause it's cold out there

This week in Tiny Pieces, I tell a tiny story about rocks, break down how I use paper edits in script writing, and talk about how I got stuck on the small stuff (and how I got out again). Head to my Substack to read more. heatherataylor.substack.com/p/the-endles...

On becoming a new American Or, how I learned that one person can stand between you and your future in matters of immigration

"When I applied for U.S. citizenship, I told everyone I wanted to vote in the 2024 election, but really, I was afraid. What if my green card wasn't enough if the administration changed? What would my future look like?" Read about my immigration experience: heatherataylor.substack.com/p/on-becomin...

Got the hankering to start my day writing. Anyone else working on their projects today?

#screenwriting #tvwriting #writing #novels #writersofbluesky

Time to story edit our upcoming @braaainspodcast.bsky.social episode with @kristenklopez.bsky.social! Editor & co-host Sarah Taylor always makes my job so easy w/ a kick-ass first edit…

What a Difference Ten Years Makes My journey from The Economist to full-time filmmaking

The one where I talk about what’s changed for me over the past ten years, what I’m working on this week, my 24 hours in Rapa Nui, and the finale of Culinary Class Wars Season Two.

heatherataylor.substack.com/p/what-a-dif...

#writingcommunity #filmmaker #filmmakerlife #writerslife

The 15 Year Battle for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Despite the national fervor inspired by the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s death, it took 15 years of persistence by civil rights activists for a holiday created to honor him to be approved by the fed...

We honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by committing ourselves to the noble struggle for equal rights. Dr. King’s work and words are still as poignant and necessary today as they were during his life.

Just hit 10K words for this week — my book is more or less mapped out, and now I can start fleshing it out. My goal is 1000 words a day to start my day before I work on scripts. At 5000 words a week, I should get my first draft done by the end of May! LET’S GO!!!

The face of a tired writer who had to watch an entire season of a TV show yesterday to prep for something. Zzzzz. Back at the keyboard this morning — the script won’t write itself!

What to Do if ICE Invades Your Neighborhood With federal agents storming the streets of American communities, there’s no single right way to approach this dangerous moment. But there are steps you can take to stay safe—and have an impact.

Some other info and action you can take. www.wired.com/story/what-t...

How to be creative when it’s storming Sometimes writing can help you through it, and sometimes you have to rest.

It’s been a rough week, so today’s post includes resources for anyone who wants to take action. I’ve included a story on The Ministry of Stories, rewriting tips for character journeys, & more on why music helps me (& my ADHD) focus while writing. Read here heatherataylor.substack.com/p/how-to-be-...

Know Your Rights graphic explaining what to do if immigration agents come to your home. It states that ICE needs a judge-signed warrant to enter, people do not have to open the door, can ask to see a warrant through a window or under the door, and can keep the door closed if there is no valid judge-signed warrant. A link to stpaul.gov/immigration-resources is included.

Know Your Rights graphic explaining what to do if immigration agents come to your home. It states that ICE needs a judge-signed warrant to enter, people do not have to open the door, can ask to see a warrant through a window or under the door, and can keep the door closed if there is no valid judge-signed warrant. A link to stpaul.gov/immigration-resources is included.

Know Your Rights graphic explaining what to do if immigration agents come to your home. It states that ICE needs a judge-signed warrant to enter, people do not have to open the door, can ask to see a warrant through a window or under the door, and can keep the door closed if there is no valid judge-signed warrant. A link to stpaul.gov/immigration-resources is included.

Know Your Rights graphic explaining what to do if immigration agents come to your home. It states that ICE needs a judge-signed warrant to enter, people do not have to open the door, can ask to see a warrant through a window or under the door, and can keep the door closed if there is no valid judge-signed warrant. A link to stpaul.gov/immigration-resources is included.

With increased federal immigration enforcement activity in the Twin Cities, it’s important to know your rights. If immigration agents come to your home, take steps to protect yourself and your family. Learn what to do and find trusted local resources at: stpaul.gov/immigration-resources

Starting my day with a coffee in my new mug & a writing sprint with the 5 days to 10K writing Challenge with Inkers Mastermind. 113 of us all writing together from all over the world!

Two piles of books on a wood table

A small selection of my (mostly) non-romance TBR pile…My digital romance reads list is MUCH longer. 🥰

What are you excited to read next?

In fewer than 24 hours after announcing the ICE OUT for GOOD, we can report that we expect 1000+ events across the nation

To find your nearest ICE Out For Good Protest, go to www.mobilize.us?tag\_ids=291...

To host an ICE Out For Good Protest, go to bit.ly/iceoutforgood

Green notebook with a bird sticker, a green pen, a script, and a coffee.

When the world feels like too much, I escape into my writing. Today, I needed a change of view so I went for a walk to a new coffee shop with my script printed out so I could listen to music (The Milk Carton Kids) and concentrate on my next draft. #writing

Cover art for the My Life in Tiny Pieces Substack on a pink background with a woman with pink hair peaking up, only her eyes showing!

Text over the image of a shell that says: Beginnings are hard. Should I start a newsletter in 2026? Why yes, I think I will! You stare at a blank page and wonder: where do I start? It’s the same no matter what you are doing. Whether it’s the beginning of an idea, a script, a new writer’s room, a dive into the ocean of a freelance career, or even the start of a new newsletter… Heatherataylor.substack.com

So...I started a Substack called "My Life in Tiny Pieces."

Just as you share tiny pieces of yourself in your writing, I wanted to share what I’m working on, what I'm excited about, and a few tiny stories about writing & creativity. Read & subscribe: heatherataylor.substack.com/p/beginnings...

If they can live in a fish tank with fish, I'm sold!

I should catch up on new shows, but…The West Wing is on Netflix & I need some hopeful fantasy…