In the fifth chapter of Screenwriter Survival Guide, we're doing something a little bit different: we're talking about your life outside of writing. You're never going to thrive as a writer if you're entirely focused on work all the time. So it's important to remember to find a balance of work and "not-work" that's healthy for you. To help me with the "not-work" part, I'm chatting with my friend Queency Luvry, an Indonesian/Canadian sound editor who also happens to be my oldest friend in LA. 

Connect with Queency on Instagram (@qluvry), by Email (qluvry@gmail.com), or Facebook (facebook.com/queencyluvry).

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PART I: Queency's Story

• What would you sacrifice your social life to do?


• Why it's important to listen to the dissenting voice in your head.

PART II: Your Daily Life in LA

• Why finding a community is the most important thing for your career.


• Get out of the concrete jungle when you can.


• Tips and tricks for international screenwriters coming to the USA.


• What to do on the weekends

PART III: Getting Out of Town

• Where to find the best beaches in and around LA.


• Best overnight spots in California.


• Weird adventures to pique your writer brain.

RESOURCES:

• Vancouver Film School - https://vfs.edu


• Avail - https://availcarsharing.com/share-my-car


• AMC Stubs A-List - https://www.amctheatres.com/amcstubs/alist


• Overnight Amtrak services - https://www.amtrak.com/sleeper-car-accommodations


• Go to Premieres & Screenings fore Free - https://1iota.com/


• Michael Ross's episode of SSG - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chapter-iii-how-to-become-a-working-screenwriter-w/id1579992191?i=1000531159453

SCREENWRITER SURVIVAL TIP

      QUEENCY'S: Put your mental health first.

      SAM'S: Find a work-life balance that works for you.