This represents a small portion of what me, Missy, and the amazing team behind Letters to Daniel, editors and cover artists have accomplished over the last year.

When people work with me I try to do them a solid in return. Especially since I’m not wealthy by any means and use every dime I make on my art goes right back into it. Do I do risky, irresponsible things sometimes with my money? Yes.

Last night I spent 1000 I don’t really have. I’m praying someone’s going to outbid me on the Laura Dern package. Though speaking with her would be amazing, the fact is the impulsive action could put me in the red in a big way and it already seems like I owe everyone for helping me.

It’s a bit stressful to think about it. I dream of the day when I’m financially independent.

So people come to me and ask if I write a book how do I market it for free? Honestly it’s not free. You either invest with your time, money of both. The frustrating thing is when I start telling them what I did, they (not all) start telling me but I can’t this and I can’t that.

Folks it fucking takes work. It takes time. It requires your heart and soul and the ability to persist when times are hard, while your craft improves.

I’ve had friends who’ve acted in my films call me the #truth. Tim Druck took it further. He said you have a certain amount of talent, you persevere, and no one is going to outwork you. #chicago.

While I often wonder if my sanity will hold up. Good stress is still stress for people like me. I recently had to push the film I wanted to make back. It was a bridge too far.

As I end this rant tonight- if you want it you have to work for it..

Sincerely,

Amy