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The Power of Freewriting

November 24, 2015 by annalisa Leave a Comment

Two writers walk into a bar. They each order a chardonnay. Have you heard this one? No? That’s because I made it up. Sometimes when we’re stuck, or feeling a block in our creativity, it’s best to just write though it.  This is true even for seasoned writers and artists. So when you’re stuck, write … [Read more…]

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One of these things is not like the other…

October 24, 2014 by annalisa Leave a Comment

Odd things happen when you google yourself.  Like something on this list just doesn’t fit:   Can you find it?  Well, either it doesn’t belong or I’ve secretly been transformed into a hippo.  You decide. If you missed the video clip from my television writing and producing days, click the link above, and sit back … [Read more…]

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Annalisa Parent in “The Odd Couple Goes Dancing”

March 21, 2014 by annalisa 1 Comment

I wrote and produced sketches as the Copy Producer for Late Night Saturday.  Here is the Odd Couple doing something stupid, when they go to a friend’s wedding. Watch what happens next… (Click the picture to view video…)

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Poets I admire

March 8, 2014 by annalisa Leave a Comment

William Carlos Williams is one of my favorite poets. I appreciate his ability to convey sophisticated ideas in so few words.  Here is a poem I wrote for fun, modeled after Williams’ “This is Just to Say.”  I wrote this after a month-long research trip in France, where the food was decadent and delicious, and … [Read more…]

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Television Writing and Producing: The Odd Couple

March 7, 2014 by annalisa 1 Comment

I wrote, produced, and acted in several skit series for Late Night Saturday.  The Odd Couple was always doing something stupid!  Here’s the day they decide to get a pet cat.

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