Lockdown Scribbles: A Screenwriter's Creativity During a Global Pause

Lockdown Scribbles: A Screenwriter's Creativity During a Global Pause

When the World Locked Down, the Stories Poured Out For Jesse Alexander, veteran TV writer and producer, lockdown didn't mean a break from storytelling. Instead, he transformed isolation into inspiration, channeling his creative energy into a collection of fresh and original tales. While the film and television industry ground to a halt, Jesse's imagination raced on, resulting in three original TV pilot scripts, a feature film screenplay, and a set of intriguing story pitches. While these tales remain unmade, they serve as a fascinating time capsule of artistic creation during crisis. For aspiring writers, they provide valuable insights into the craft and process of an experienced screenwriter. For curious readers, they offer a tantalizing glimpse of what might have been. Or may still come to be. So join a veteran storyteller on a journey through the worlds that kept one writer sane when the real world went crazy. Scribbles from Lockdown is a testament to the power of one scribbler's imagination and discipline in the face of uncertainty. Jesse Alexander is an award-winning writer and producer with over 30 years of experience across television, film, video games and transmedia. He is a proud member of the Writers Guild of America and lives in Los Angeles with his family and stinky dogs. Checkout his blog -- www.scribblejerk.com