About two years ago I sat down to write a feature. It instantly created writers block. As much as the story was burning to be put in print I couldn't get going. I tried the Syd Field exercises to no avail. I studiously researched my characters, nothing. Finally I decided to write a short that had nothing to do with my story just to get in motion. I was having fun with it and before I knew it this little short became something I wanted to make. It had character archetypes that I cared about, scene's that wanted to on screen. It had a voice, mine. Furthermore, my other ideas started coming together as well. Not that this method is for everyone but I thought I would put it out here for the taking.