"Thanks for the advice. I'm not sure how I'd really define success for myself. Obviously money plays into it, but I think respect for what I do is even more important. It's certainly something to think about further."
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The Business of the Artist
This past Saturday, I had the great good pleasure of sweating it out (ah! the HEAT!) with book-loving folks at the yearly Harlem Book Fair on 135th Street in Harlem, NY. I had a booth set up for my debut novel, BUTTERFLY RISING. Thanks to all the folks who stopped by, said hi and bought a book. I LOVE to hear back from people after they've had a read, so make sure to drop me a line at butterflyrisingthemovie@gmail.com!I also taught a free class for folks who were interested in starting a…See More
Bridget Straub commented on the blog post 'RECESSION? WHAT recession? One thing an artist can rely on is that their jobs WILL come to an end...'
"I agree that art is always relevant, however, purchasing it is a luxury that few can afford in a recession."
Tanya Wright posted a blog post
RECESSION? WHAT recession? One thing an artist can rely on is that their jobs WILL come to an end...
I was just thinking how this recession is impacting artists-- if at all. In times like these, you might seem tempted to chuck those lofty dreams of changing the world through your song or your dance and do something more-- I dare say practical. Stable. Reliable? The truth is, we need art now more than ever. Artists are—and have always been—on the front lines of society. The ones who are questioning The Establishment on How Things Are Done. The ones who are creating alternative means to-- well,…See More
Tanya Wright commented on the blog post 'Wanna turn your BOOK into a MOVIE? Here's my two cents...'
"Katherine! PLEASE make sure you come say hi! I think Judith vanPraag will be there too (see post below). LOVE to see all my shewrites.com friends! Will make my day that much more special:)
Nonqaba: Thanks for that:)…"
Katherine Jenkins commented on the blog post 'Wanna turn your BOOK into a MOVIE? Here's my two cents...'
"Wow...Seattle writer here! I'm putting it on the calendar..looking forward to it!"
The Daring Writers Guide liked Tanya Wright's blog post Wanna turn your BOOK into a MOVIE? Here's my two cents...
Nonqaba waka Msimang commented on the blog post 'Wanna turn your BOOK into a MOVIE? Here's my two cents...'
"Thanks a lot Tanya for the words vs moving pictures' truth. Oops! you let the cat out of the bag. Yes, writers are introverts. Good luck on May 8. Butterfly Rising will definitely rise. I hope you do festivals such…"
Tanya Wright commented on the blog post 'Wanna turn your BOOK into a MOVIE? Here's my two cents...'
"Hey, guys! K. I got no friggin' idea how to reply to each of your posts individually (LOL!) so here we go...
Hi, Barbara! Checked out your site. Looks like your book is non-fiction, no? I'd suggest maybe taking one story (or several…"
Isabelle Gregson commented on the blog post 'Wanna turn your BOOK into a MOVIE? Here's my two cents...'
"Hi Tanya, thank you for sharing your experience so generously with us. (I'm a big fan of True Blood as well although we are a few seasons behind here in the UK.) Congratulations on what is a truly fantastic accomplishment. I look forward to…"
Marisel Vera liked Tanya Wright's blog post Wanna turn your BOOK into a MOVIE? Here's my two cents...
Judith van Praag commented on the blog post 'Wanna turn your BOOK into a MOVIE? Here's my two cents...'
"After seeing the trailer I think it would be wonderful to see you in Luly Yang's Monarch butterfly dress! If not at Langston Hughes then at least at a red carpet event in Los Angeles :-)"
Judith van Praag commented on the blog post 'Wanna turn your BOOK into a MOVIE? Here's my two cents...'
"Hey Tanya, Congrats with all these accomplishments! Your path makes all the sense in the world to me. Are you going to be at Langston Hughes? I'll come wish you toi-toi-toi or afterward double congrats! I'll see if I can round up…"
Judith van Praag liked Tanya Wright's blog post Wanna turn your BOOK into a MOVIE? Here's my two cents...
Christine Bartsch commented on the blog post 'Wanna turn your BOOK into a MOVIE? Here's my two cents...'
"Fantastic advice and the trailer looks fantastic! Good luck at the festival!"
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- Who I am:
- www.butterflyrisingthemovie.com
www.twitter.com/tanyaTTwright
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Butterfly-Rising/166995178653
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- BOOKS: BUTTERFLY RISING
PLAY: PRELUDE TO A REVOLUTION (worshopped at The Mark Taper Forum)
SCREENPLAYS: A TURN TO GRACE (semi-finalist in Nicholl's Screenwriting Competition); BUTTERFLY RISING; BIG GURL; SAVING FAITH FABULOUS, Hallelujah Anyhow.
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Plays, Screenwriting
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- NO
- Services I offer to other writers:
- NO
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- NO
- My professional associations:
- Screen Actor's Guild
AFTRA
- I found out about She Writes from:
- 32 candles Fb page
Tanya Wright's Blog
The Business of the Artist
Posted on July 25, 2011 at 11:30am 1 Comment 0 Likes
This past Saturday, I had the great good pleasure of sweating it out (ah! the HEAT!) with book-loving folks at the yearly Harlem Book Fair on 135th Street in Harlem, NY. I had a booth set up for my debut novel, BUTTERFLY RISING. Thanks to all the folks who stopped by, said hi and bought a book. I LOVE to hear back from people after they've had a read, so make sure to drop me a line at butterflyrisingthemovie@gmail.com!
I…
Continue RECESSION? WHAT recession? One thing an artist can rely on is that their jobs WILL come to an end...
Posted on July 22, 2011 at 2:34pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
I was just thinking how this recession is impacting artists-- if at all. In times like these, you might seem tempted to chuck those lofty dreams of changing the world through your song or your dance and do something more-- I dare say practical. Stable. Reliable?
The truth is, we need art now more than ever. Artists are—and have always been—on the front lines of society. The ones who are questioning The Establishment on How Things Are Done. The ones who are creating…
Continue Wanna turn your BOOK into a MOVIE? Here's my two cents...
Posted on April 16, 2011 at 1:30pm 11 Comments 7 Likes
Next month, I will share with the world my directorial debut, BUTTERFLY RISING! It is a hugely important moment in my life, a culmination of 7 long, hard and –at times-- excruciatingly joyful years. I made the movie BEFORE I wrote the book --a little backwards, I know, LOL-- and...
Well, lemme back-track a bit.
My name is Tanya Wright. I currently play the role of Deputy Kenya Jones on HBO's TRUE BLOOD. I have always been an actor but, what most folks don't know, I…
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- At 4:09pm on April 4, 2011,
Leah Odze Epstein said… - Hi to you, too! Hope all is well--it seems like it! Come visit when you're in town.
- At 9:11pm on January 18, 2011,
Antoinette Ballerini said… Hello Dear Tanya and Friend,
As you so beautifully expressed, here is to the; ever-present joy that transcends the vicissitudes of earthly circumstances.
Blessings, Antoinette
- At 9:18am on December 24, 2010,
Laura Molina said… Hello, Tanya! Just watched the trailer for "Butterfly Rising".
Native-Americans believe the Monarchs carry the souls of the dead.
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