Zaelyna (Zae) Beck

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Scifi/Fantasy + YA writer. Story Analyst. Writers' Assistant. Electric Unicycler.

[profile pic] Headshot of white person with dark-rimmed glasses, long brown hair and purple gradient knitted hat against a dark backdrop.

[banner pic] Dark-coated dog adventuring on a sunny day along a wide rocky trail toward a large bush, with glimpses of a lake and mountains in the background.

Websitehttp://zaelyna.com
Alt Socialshttps://linktr.ee/zaelyna
LanguagesEnglish (native), ASL (learning), Español (learning), Deutsch (learning)
Hot Topics#Writing #Screenwriting #Scifi #Fantasy #DogTraining
Zaelyna (Zae) BeckMay 2, 2023
#WGAStrong
Zaelyna (Zae) BeckApr 20, 2023

Who here has dealt with destructive feedback? How did you cope and get yourself back into a good headspace?

I'm thankful that, over the years, I've encountered mostly actionable feedback. Some notes might be worded in a harsher tone, but still highlight a path toward improvement.

Notes should never lead to tearing down a writer or how they approach their individual process, and if you ever encounter that, walk away and find a better group.
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#WritersLife #WritingCommunity #Screenwriters

Zaelyna (Zae) BeckApr 19, 2023

Ed Yong returns with another crucial article at the Atlantic detailing how the world is erasing #LongCovid patients during the greatest hour of need and community support.

"The people who still live with COVID are being ignored so that everyone else can live with ignoring it."
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#Covid19 #NEISvoid #Disability #Health

Zaelyna (Zae) BeckMar 4, 2023

Excellent read for all emerging writers, but especially underrepresented folks:

"My advice to other aspiring writers: Don't be afraid to live life, because it'll all be usable eventually." https://www.businessinsider.com/tv-writer-the-office-selling-shirts-macys-after-layoff-2022-10
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#WritersLife #WritingCommunity #Screenwriters #Screenwriting #TVWriting

I went from writing on 'The Office' to selling shirts at Macy's

Anthony Q. Farrell says it was really surprising that, after writing on a series as popular as "The Office," he wasn't able to find work in Hollywood.

Insider
Zaelyna (Zae) BeckFeb 17, 2023

CW: George Carlin’s style of humor can be abrasive.

I’ve been watching a lot of George Carlin's comedy lately because the level of intelligence and awareness behind his commentary remains so relevant.

This clip discusses the evolution of "soft language" across generations and made me realize that we’re currently experiencing this in real-time with the pandemic (it's not "covid" anymore it's "a seasonal cold!") https://youtu.be/o25I2fzFGoY
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#Comedy #GeorgeCarlin #COVID19 #LongCovid #NEISvoid

George Carlin on soft language

YouTube
Zaelyna (Zae) BeckFeb 16, 2023
My dog and I are at war over the comfiest chair in the house. 😂 I told her when she starts paying her share of the rent, we can consider negotiating.
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#DogsLife #DogsOfMastodon #DogOwners #WritersLife #WritingCommunity
Zaelyna (Zae) BeckFeb 14, 2023
Anyone else get super distracted by short "research" tangents while revising your WIPs? 😅 I've gotta start remembering to set separate timers to get back on track...
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#WritersLife #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #Screenwriting #Screenwriters
Zaelyna (Zae) BeckFeb 2, 2023
My dog has gotten more and more sassy in her senior years. When she doesn't hydrate properly on her own, I insist she takes "two sips" before she's allowed on her comfy chair -- so, lo and behold, she laps up EXACTLY two sips! 🤦🏼‍♂️ Can't exactly deny her after that, now, can I?! 🤣
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#Dogs #DogsLife #DogsOfMastodon #DogTraining
Zaelyna (Zae) BeckFeb 1, 2023
As the world "moves on," the burden once again falls heaviest on those without privilege or access to healthcare. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/costs-covid-tests-treatments-emergency-declarations-end-rcna68397
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#Covid19 #LongCovid #NEISVoid #Politics
Costs for Covid tests, treatments to rise after emergency declarations end

The White House has announced an expiration date for the Covid-related national and public health emergencies. After that, consumers may face new costs.

NBC News
Zaelyna (Zae) BeckJan 4, 2023

Head's up to U.S. folks who have relied on Medicaid throughout the pandemic. Pandemic eligibility coverage is being downgraded April 1st, 2023:

https://lifehacker.com/why-you-might-lose-medicaid-coverage-in-2023-1849948935
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#Healthcare #Disability #NEISvoid #pwLC #Covid19

Why You Might Lose Medicaid Coverage in 2023

Under Congress’ $1.7 trillion government funding bill, states could start terminate people’s coverage as of April 1.

Lifehacker