“When people ask, "Is there any advice you'd give a young writer?," I say write short stories. They afford lots of failure. Pastiche is a great way to start.” PeopleWayGivingWritingStoriesYoungAsksAdviceShort StoryYoung WritersPastiche Book:Conversations with Ian McEwan Source: Conversations with Ian McEwan
“People often ask me if I feel discriminated against as a black female director. I don't. I'm actually offered a ton of stuff. But I only want to direct what I write. And I prefer to focus on black female characters. What's most important to me is to put characters up onscreen who are not perfect, but who are human and flawed.” PeopleIfsWantFeelsWritingHumansImportantCharacterAsksStuffBlackPerfectFocusDirectorsFemaleDirectAsk MeFlawedNot PerfectFemale Characters Author:Gina Prince-Bythewood