i returned from the duke city shootout. i’m completely exhausted, but it was an amazing experience. i met so many great people and learned a lot. i’ll try to recount what happened day by day over there in albuquerque, but i have to jump immediately to my next project. i have to write another tv spec script just in case i make it to the 2nd round for any of the writing fellowships. first i have to decide what show to write. i’m considering an animated show, community, or parks and recreation. modern family is a great show but i feel like too many people might already be writing that one.
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