Juno Started as a blog
Posted by DianeCorriette on July 28, 2008 · Leave a Comment
I was reading this week’s Sky magazine and it featured an article on the new film Juno by writer Diablo Cody.
It seems that Juno was written by a first time writer (Diablo) and she started it by writing in a blog. I am always encouraging people to blog to build their online platform and reputation and that’s exactly why. This is just one of many stories I have heard of people getting a book deal, signing a record deal or something just as spectacular as this.
She provided 5 top tips and her first one is “write from the heart” – she loved and was addicted to writing. Diablo called it her “confessional”
When you love something your passion shines through so it’s okay to write to make money online but if it’s on a topic that doesn’t excite you it can be hard work!
Plus I am sure when she started she didn’t bother with key word research and discovering if anyone was searching for her and how many people per day.
It’s just more evidence (if you even need it) that writing from your passion can win. Don’t let the experts frighten you into believing anythng else.
Diablo Cody picked up an Oscar for this script so if you are a script writing take heart and keep believing. It’s definitely possible 