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A Thick Hide

January 14, 2019 By Ray OConor 4 Comments

“I would advise anyone who aspires to a writing career that before developing his talent he would be wise to develop a thick hide.”

Harper Lee

With each of the 27 drafts (so far) of the screenplay adaptation of the book, I am reminded of the words of the author of, To Kill a Mockingbird.

I am grateful to all of the people in the film and screenwriting community who have been generous with their time, advice and notes. With each revision, this story moves a step closer to jumping off the page and on to a screen.

Filed Under: BackStory Tagged With: books, films, movies, screenplays, stowestorylabs

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  1. Susan Axelrod says

    January 15, 2019 at 1:28 pm

    THIS. Discovering You Again in mid-life. So my ‘discovering you again’ work is all geared towards women, but honestly Ray, you’re my thesis. So important to get good/work hard/stay in it to support the fam/self/our world. And then, when they’ve launched and when you’re either ‘tired’ or ‘ready,’ SO important to Discover You Again…who and how do I want to be in my second half? Did you ever imagine that you’d be an author and screenwriter? Maybe you did in your dreams? Or is this a total surprise? Love to hear about that little piece of background. Ray, you’re the best and sincerely always wishing you the very best continued success. Susan Axelrod

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    • Ray OConor says

      January 19, 2019 at 4:46 pm

      If you had asked me ten years ago if I’d be doing most of what I’m doing now, I would have said you’re crazy. Keep at it Susan! Here’s to a 2019 filled with adventure and success.

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  2. Joseph Cutshall-King says

    January 20, 2019 at 10:33 pm

    Congratulations, Ray! Having converted my “Piping Rock” to a screenplay, I know what you’ve been through and so admire what you’re pushing for. Best of luck!

    Joe

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    • Ray OConor says

      January 24, 2019 at 1:21 am

      Thank you, Joe. The Burning of the Piping Rock would make a great film.

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