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A Revision Is Underway!

by Amanda Read Sheik | Sep 21, 2008 | Dramatizing History, Literary Projects, The Crusading Chemist

I finally heard from my manager on Thursday. Four script readers provided critiquing (called “coverage”) of The Crusading Chemist and explained how it needs to be revised before they can represent it. I confirmed the contract, which states that they will...

Mother & Daughters Photoshoot

by Amanda Read Sheik | Sep 16, 2008 | Comedy, Journal, Literary Projects, The Girlhood Home Companion

On September 12th we conducted a photoshoot of all us Read girls for The Girlhood Home Companion.  Here are some funny outtakes: Now for some nice ones… Yesterday I finally got started on my portrait of Beth and Jenny.  I’m enjoying using my new brushes...

Dramatizing History, Part I: Why Dramatize History?

by Amanda Read Sheik | Aug 25, 2008 | Dramatizing History

A significant part of story telling is retelling true stories.  From news articles and headlines to ballads and epics, the tone of conveying history is vast from generation to generation. Webster’s New World 3rd College Edition drama: greek roots/1. a literary...

Projects In Progress

by Amanda Read Sheik | Jul 29, 2008 | Journal, Literary Projects, The Crusading Chemist, The Girlhood Home Companion

First of all, let me apologize for some link errors – first I misspelled “hear” (though “here ye” may very well make sense in some context). Secondly, I noticed that I messed up one of the links on my About page. The correct link is...

Hear Ye, Hear Ye!

by Amanda Read Sheik | Jul 28, 2008 | Literary Projects, The Crusading Chemist

The Crusading Chemist is now available for public reading. Let me know what you think! ~Amanda~

Sigh…And Then Some

by Amanda Read Sheik | Jun 22, 2008 | Fair Hills Farm, Journal, Literary Projects

I hope that this upcoming week I will actually work towards doing everything I’ve planned on doing. This past week I’ve just felt a bit worn out and uninspired – perhaps because it has been just a week since the ACT. Abbott Management has still not...
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