Welcome to Issue 2 of Shenaneries!

I have more this month to offer. But if all you want is to read and see what else I’ve cobbled together, the newsletter is below. Otherwise, see what else I have below.

In the rest of the blog post I have: a copy of my newsletter, a first draft (be warned) of a short film screenplay, a couple of experimental videos, and credits.

The Newsletter!

I’ve been working on this script for a little while now. It’s something I developed earlier this year. I should really start talking about it in a future issue, but right now the big idea is that it focuses on grief. First drafts have always been a source of anxiety for me for many reasons. But I’m putting my work out there day one now. There’s no better way to become a better writer than to ask for feedback – though as you know from the newsletter, I’m trying to be more specific now.

Grief, a short film | version 1.0

One of two videos in this little experiment. Nothing too exciting this time around. But maybe next time...

credits

In the newsletter I mention several people. But I cannot provide links within the PDF (not yet, anyway). So below is the list of people who provided ideas or photos.

Maggie Stiefvater, writer | website

Vanessa Parham | Instagram

Percival Kish, writer | coined the term Character Blender

Shenaneries Issue 1!

Greetings!

Thank you for taking a chance with this new idea of mine.

I am an aspiring writer who is trying to get their name and work out into the world. I have seen many newsletters, and personally stick with the ones that have variety. That's what this one intends to do.

Here are the expectations I hope to set:

* The first issue gives an introduction to the world that most of my stories will inhabit. Updates will follow each subsequent issue.

* My updates will be surrounded by other personal works; poetry, short stories, comics, doodles, photography. We're going for zine vibes.

* Dissections of books and other forms of entertainment. If I'm going to become a better writer, I need to know how other writers and influences do their craft well.

In this overly minimalistic world, we ought to celebrate the works-in-progress, the corrections, and the down right silly stuff we come up with while creating works of art.

Thanks for taking the time to read this and the newsletter itself. You are the start of an amazing community of readers and thinkers. Now go and enjoy the craziness!

--Josie Sweeney