Zac Baldwin is a native of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Its mystical beauty influenced his love of simplicity, outdoor life and enchanted worlds. Just don't don’t call him “Nature Boy,” for while he loves hiking, he hates camping. (No marshmallow roasts for him.) These themes of simplicity and enchanted nature can be found throughout his work. Zac's third novel, Wasteland Warrior, has an expected release of Jan, 2017. A true film nerd, Zac has an encyclopedic knowledge of cinema and still loves writing and directing musical comedies for community theaters. He says his life is boring, but the world of his stories gives him enough adventure to last several lifetimes. Zac is also one of the founders of the Artemis Women In Action Film Festival. "IZac Baldwin is a native of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Its mystical beauty influenced his love of simplicity, outdoor life and enchanted worlds. Just don't don’t call him “Nature Boy,” for while he loves hiking, he hates camping. (No marshmallow roasts for him.) These themes of simplicity and enchanted nature can be found throughout his work. Zac's third novel, Wasteland Warrior, has an expected release of Jan, 2017. A true film nerd, Zac has an encyclopedic knowledge of cinema and still loves writing and directing musical comedies for community theaters. He says his life is boring, but the world of his stories gives him enough adventure to last several lifetimes. Zac is also one of the founders of the Artemis Women In Action Film Festival. "I write stories of female heroes because of the misperceptions of women in general, it’s a lot of fun to burst those preconception-bubbles and show that women can be just as strong, good, bad, tough and all the other characteristics men share,” he said. Zac currently resides in Santa Monica, California. ...more
Zac BaldwinFor me at least, writer's block comes from the brain and actual writing comes from, you name it, the heart, the spirit, the universe, the muse, etc. B…moreFor me at least, writer's block comes from the brain and actual writing comes from, you name it, the heart, the spirit, the universe, the muse, etc. But I use my brain to maybe storyboard something or get a clear idea of arcs, but when I actually write I let myself get stupid, no thinking, just words pouring out. Once the brain gets in the act, then it is easy to start criticizing and decide how terrible everything is and the blocks start showing up - making harder to get back to the typewriter/computer/quill pen. Once I put "The End" on something, then thinking is again useful for editing. But for sheer creating, the brain should be put on hold. Sometimes easier said than done.(less)
Zac BaldwinThe worlds and characters I get to visit with. Also addressing issues where in real life one is pretty powerless to stop and in writing you can create…moreThe worlds and characters I get to visit with. Also addressing issues where in real life one is pretty powerless to stop and in writing you can create answers or solutions or just a satisfying end to a frustrating problem. In real life I am pretty boring, my most fun is entering a place with wild challenges and interesting people.(less)
I am very proud to be a part of the Artemis Women in Action Film Festival which celebrates kick ass women in films. Along with screening and celebrating independent films, documentaries and shorts that portray empowered women on screen, the AWIAFF also honors those people visible in the industry who have been proactive in the festival's mission statement - promoting powerful women on screen. Among
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