Formerly Dana Langston. I’ve been writing for twelve years. I attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and was honored nationally by the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts for my writing at age 17. I’m passionate, stubborn, and ready to work until my fingers bleed.
I don't limit myself to specific genres, but I've done a lot of work with sci-fi and thriller content. I've worked as a narrative designer, social media director, news producer, novelist, and screenwriter. I've also done some acting work.
I have a few scripts, some listed on my profile. I don't have a manager or agent, but would love to connect! Reach out if you'd like to know more about me or my work! :)
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Oh! I also do illustration and animation work!
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Thanks for the intro, Dana! "Ready to work until my fingers bleed" sounds intense but I get it. It's important to push ourselves to our limits when it comes to what we're capable of with our work. That's how we break through.
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Howdy, Dana Hawthorne! Welcome to the community. Congratulations on being honored nationally by the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts!!! At 17!!!
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Hi Dana Hawthorne - I'd love to see what you've done in the sci-fi arena and would LOVE to see your animation work! Kudos on your successes!
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Hi Dana Hawthorne! Thanks for sharing! Are you working on anything new you can tell us about??
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Howdy!
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Welcome to the Stage 32 community, Dana Hawthorne! We're so excited to have you here!
The best way to network here on Stage 32, is just to put yourself out there by posting, commenting, and connecting with people from all over the world. The most effective networking comes from building genuine relationships over time. A great way to start is by checking out the Screenwriting Lounge where you can join discussions with other writers, pose questions that you may have, provide advice or insights, and share news/announcements that interest you.
You can find the lounge through the toolbar at the top of your browser window. Simply click on "Lounge", which will direct you to a new page listing all of the current lounges available to you. Then select "Screenwriting". I hope to see you over there!
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Hey Emily! Yeah, I can share a bit about the latest script I’ve been submitting, ‘Flickerbeat’! Logline: After having an experimental device implanted, a news producer finds herself wrapped up in a military conspiracy that only she can stop.
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"Flickerbeat" sounds exciting, Dana! The title is catchy!
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Thank you, Maurice!!
You're welcome, Dana. A news producer wrapped up in a military conspiracy. She's gonna be a fish-out-of-water. Big time.
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Hi, Dana. Welcome. What a resume you have!
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Hi Dana - it’s great to meet you here in the community! I’m the Director of Education here at Stage 32. If I can ever recommend any of our education for you or be of any help on your Stage 32 journey please reach out to me directly at edu@stage32.com. Also, here is a link to the Stage 32 education landing page so you can check out all of the webinars, classes and labs that are your fingertips as a community member: https://www.stage32.com/education