Galway Film Fleadh... Here I Come!

The Galway Film Fleadh, renowned as one of the best film festivals around, has just kicked off and runs until Sunday. It's the 31st GFF. I'm heading down tomorrow and, as ever, can't wait. Two meetings lined up regarding feature projects... who knows what may happen? There are always interesting conversations to be had quite apart from the riches to find on screen - I usually find myself pretty torn between the two. #filmfleadh31

Is it really a year ago since I did my Galway launch of Write That Script?! It's now available in libraries across Ireland, with select bookshops - Fred Hanna's in Rathmines, Dublin 6, Charlie Byrne's in Galway, Books Upstairs, Dublin 2 and the Winding Stairs Bookshop, Dublin 1 and with online suppliers: Irish Library Suppliers and Kenny's Bookshop, also with Amazon.In case you're wondering what Write That Script is like, I just came across this review on Goodreads last week, made my little heart skip! 

The wonderful Kate O'Toole with her new purchase!

"Write That Script is a gem of practical advice, complete with a conversational approach that reminded me a lot of Stephen King's On Writing (my go-to source for writing wisdom). This is not a typical "do this, do that" outline with anemic examples. Sedgwick guides you through the entire process from structural breakdowns to character motivations, all while providing thoughtful exercises in order to apply what you learn. She also peppers the book with relevant quotes from famed authors and industry professionals, which I found to be compelling and insightful. It really does feel like you are sitting down with Lindsay for a one-on-one.

"I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to get a firm grasp on screenwriting, not only from a structural standpoint, but also from a motivational one."

Dublin Comic Arts Festival - table 42!

Excited to be exhibiting at my first Dublin Comic Arts Festival this coming Saturday, July 6th. It's in the Chocolate Factory at 26 Kings Inn Street (right behind the cinema complex on Parnell Street) , first floor - above the lovely Blás Cafe - from 11-4.

I've been to a handful over the past year and they are always hives of activity - so much talent, so many different styles, so many interesting artists, animators, illustrators and writers to talk to, plus a live model to draw.

I took up art again a couple of years ago now.  Originally, I wanted to learn how to draw the characters I create with words.

I quickly discovered that I don't have that skill, but I also discovered that art can come from doodles...Doodles can even be art...and I've had work in three exhibitions since in Dublin and Cork.

I'm hoping to launch my new colouring book at the event, but I'll also have prints & cards - I've a new series of chakra-inspired trees, bookmarks (see below) and I might even have my novels nearby, in case anyone wants one!

@dublincomicarts @LindsayJSedgwick www.lindsayjsedgwick.com