Virginia Shine Writer

03/07/2025

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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

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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

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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!

11/06/2024

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Fall is here, and the quickly approaching holiday season is zooming into view. My head has been whirling around with distraction lately. A lot going on, too many tabs are open!

10/18/2024

Mary, Mary, quite contrary. How does your garden grow? 😍 I learned a lot this summer, still learning in the aftermath 😆

10/08/2024

New GCSW blog post

Photo by Ron Lach on Pexels.com I don’t know about you, but I love the fall. My garden is winding down and the chilly mornings bring a refreshing change I need to reinvigorate my life. We had anot…

09/03/2024

Smells fresh, like a new blog post 😆

Photo by Anna Tukhfatullina Food Photographer/Stylist on Pexels.com School is back in session. Soon the trees will change, my garden is fading fast 😔  How is your writing going for the year? T…

08/21/2024

Updated the Old West End Film laurel poster with a couple new ones for this year! Anyone in the Toledo area that missed it last year, it will play one more time locally at the Maumee Film Festival 2024 on September 28th.

08/03/2024

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Summer in Ohio always feels like a mad race. There is so much to do, and so many events during the short months of warm weather. The stores have parents freaking out because it's back to school season already and it feels like summer just started. August in a nutshell.

06/22/2024

Off to Cleveland this morning for the notorious Horror Hotel Film Festival, so many fun things to do! If you're in the area come check out the films and panels!

06/17/2024

Other than the couple of festivals left on my schedule, I'm taking a break from entering anything new while I work hard on the WGF program. So it will be quiet after Horror Hotel Film Festival next weekend! ❤️