Maria Lokken, Romance Author

Maria Lokken, Romance Author

Maria Lokken, Romance Author

Use Your Words

We work in television.  Being creative is how we make our living.  Some of us are clever. Some are witty and some are even smart.  Whatever combination you are, it’s at least expected you know how to speak the English language.  However, more and more I hear people speaking in catch phrases, short hand and … Read more

Tell The Truth

Sometimes you make mistakes.  Sometimes the mistake is so huge you feel certain this will be the one that will get you fired.  Maybe even blacklisted from ever working in this business again. Mistakes run the gamut from: Oh Shit – I told the Show Runner s/he could start next week but I actually don’t … Read more

What’s a Cost Tracker?

Every good Line Producer knows the financial health or sickness of their production at all times.  Knowing where you are financially helps you overcome the unpredictable.  You know what I’m talking about –  those moments when your Executive Producer tells you the water scene you planned to shoot from the docks will now be an … Read more