Smashley Lara
@smashleylara.bsky.social
NYC based writer with a penchant for karaoke.
Playwright: CHASERS (Emerging Artist Theatre New Work, 2018)
Pilots: THE OLD COLLEGE TRY (Semifinalist, WritersxWriters 2022); THE GATEWAY (Quarterfinalist, Table Read My Screenplay Competition Spring ‘23).
Playwright: CHASERS (Emerging Artist Theatre New Work, 2018)
Pilots: THE OLD COLLEGE TRY (Semifinalist, WritersxWriters 2022); THE GATEWAY (Quarterfinalist, Table Read My Screenplay Competition Spring ‘23).
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I joked that this pilot was “Always a quarterfinalist, never a semifinalist.” Wellll seems the joke’s over as I just got a lil’ semifinalist placement for the We Screenplay Diverse Voices Lab! Bumped my Coverfly ranking up to 7%! Let’s see if THE GATEWAY can keep up the momentum!
Coworker said my outfit was “giving White Lotus vibes”
(I wore floral pants with a yellow top)
(I wore floral pants with a yellow top)
March 26, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Coworker said my outfit was “giving White Lotus vibes”
(I wore floral pants with a yellow top)
(I wore floral pants with a yellow top)
I’m taking baby steps to join the #5amwritersclub … gonna try to go to bed earlier tonight & see if I can make an early start tomorrow
February 6, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I’m taking baby steps to join the #5amwritersclub … gonna try to go to bed earlier tonight & see if I can make an early start tomorrow
Killed it at work today!*
*ate 4 donuts!**
**ok, I had 5 … in my defense, I needed to carbo-load before seeing a 3-hour play
*ate 4 donuts!**
**ok, I had 5 … in my defense, I needed to carbo-load before seeing a 3-hour play
February 5, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Killed it at work today!*
*ate 4 donuts!**
**ok, I had 5 … in my defense, I needed to carbo-load before seeing a 3-hour play
*ate 4 donuts!**
**ok, I had 5 … in my defense, I needed to carbo-load before seeing a 3-hour play
I joked that this pilot was “Always a quarterfinalist, never a semifinalist.” Wellll seems the joke’s over as I just got a lil’ semifinalist placement for the We Screenplay Diverse Voices Lab! Bumped my Coverfly ranking up to 7%! Let’s see if THE GATEWAY can keep up the momentum!
February 1, 2025 at 12:45 AM
I joked that this pilot was “Always a quarterfinalist, never a semifinalist.” Wellll seems the joke’s over as I just got a lil’ semifinalist placement for the We Screenplay Diverse Voices Lab! Bumped my Coverfly ranking up to 7%! Let’s see if THE GATEWAY can keep up the momentum!
Well, I finished my Twin Peaks rewatch and left the Italian subtitles on thru the end (no idea how they were turned on … maybe Bob did it?). I may never fully understand the ending of the first series, but I dare say I’ve brushed up on my Italian skills.
Che bellissimo!
Che bellissimo!
January 31, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Well, I finished my Twin Peaks rewatch and left the Italian subtitles on thru the end (no idea how they were turned on … maybe Bob did it?). I may never fully understand the ending of the first series, but I dare say I’ve brushed up on my Italian skills.
Che bellissimo!
Che bellissimo!
Current vibes
Flames Pissed GIF
ALT: Flames Pissed GIF
media.tenor.com
January 26, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Current vibes
Alrighty putting this out here: I have 2 GA tickets today to the AKC Show that I’m looking to resell. They were $34 each- Would sell both for $50 or individually for $30. If anyone is interested in purchasing, send me a DM!
akc.org/sports/akc-mee…
akc.org/sports/akc-mee…
https://akc.org/sports/akc-mee…
January 25, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Alrighty putting this out here: I have 2 GA tickets today to the AKC Show that I’m looking to resell. They were $34 each- Would sell both for $50 or individually for $30. If anyone is interested in purchasing, send me a DM!
akc.org/sports/akc-mee…
akc.org/sports/akc-mee…
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"One of the most horrific realizations when your government is hijacked from the inside is that there is no official to whom you can turn. Living for legacy, living for security, living for money -- it makes no difference, they are not living for you."
-- HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT (2020)
-- HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT (2020)
January 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
"One of the most horrific realizations when your government is hijacked from the inside is that there is no official to whom you can turn. Living for legacy, living for security, living for money -- it makes no difference, they are not living for you."
-- HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT (2020)
-- HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT (2020)
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This is a great piece.
"As deportations ramp up again, we have a choice: We can watch as our neighbors disappear or we can build on these proven strategies to protect the diverse communities we've built together."
"As deportations ramp up again, we have a choice: We can watch as our neighbors disappear or we can build on these proven strategies to protect the diverse communities we've built together."
How to Keep Tabs on ICE Agents Who May Be Surveilling Your Neighborhood
Here’s a step-by-step guide.
www.teenvogue.com
January 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM
This is a great piece.
"As deportations ramp up again, we have a choice: We can watch as our neighbors disappear or we can build on these proven strategies to protect the diverse communities we've built together."
"As deportations ramp up again, we have a choice: We can watch as our neighbors disappear or we can build on these proven strategies to protect the diverse communities we've built together."
My state of mind recently? I’ve been listening to Laura Palmer’s theme on repeat.
January 22, 2025 at 5:18 PM
My state of mind recently? I’ve been listening to Laura Palmer’s theme on repeat.
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I thought this was just showing sites I'd signed in using Facebook or connected to my Facebook account but no. It was tracking EVERYTHING I did. Utterly terrifying.
UM, I had NO idea facebook was tracking everything I did on the internet. EVERYTHING. I have diligently blocked and followed all ways to try to stop this messed up social media from taking from me, but this is the final straw… THESE JERKS! AGH! [screenshots on how to do it in the comments]
January 21, 2025 at 3:30 AM
I thought this was just showing sites I'd signed in using Facebook or connected to my Facebook account but no. It was tracking EVERYTHING I did. Utterly terrifying.
Fuck it, I’m rewatching some Twin Peaks tonight.
January 17, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Fuck it, I’m rewatching some Twin Peaks tonight.
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Jordan Mitchell is the surviving son. He lost his father and brother in the Eaton fire.
bsky.app/profile/mega...
bsky.app/profile/mega...
Please send anything you can to Jordan @indiedynamo.bsky.social, who lost his home, brother, and father to the fires here in Los Angeles. If you can’t donate, please share. www.gofundme.com/f/help-jorda...
Donate to Help Jordan Rebuild After Eaton Fire & Family Tragedy, organized by Andrew Edwards
Hi, everyone. My name is Andrew, and I’m reaching out on behalf … Andrew Edwards needs your support for Help Jordan Rebuild After Eaton Fire & Family Tragedy
www.gofundme.com
January 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Jordan Mitchell is the surviving son. He lost his father and brother in the Eaton fire.
bsky.app/profile/mega...
bsky.app/profile/mega...
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This entire thread is extremely helpful if you're in LA and may qualify for help:
Mutual Aid LA Network (MALAN) has compiled a database of available fire and wind storm resources, including shelters, supply distribution, evacuation support, animal boarding, horse hauling and more.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1KMk34XY5dsvVJjAoD2mQUVHYU_Ib6COz6jcGH5uJWDY/htmlview
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1KMk34XY5dsvVJjAoD2mQUVHYU_Ib6COz6jcGH5uJWDY/htmlview
MALAN Fire & Wind Storm Resources
docs.google.com
January 10, 2025 at 6:01 AM
This entire thread is extremely helpful if you're in LA and may qualify for help:
Riding high that my pilot THE GATEWAY received two laurels from Emerging Screenwriters and WeScreenplay this week! Plus a nice little bump to my Coverfly rank doesn’t hurt. Not too shabby for my pilot about climate change & spooky things!
January 11, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Riding high that my pilot THE GATEWAY received two laurels from Emerging Screenwriters and WeScreenplay this week! Plus a nice little bump to my Coverfly rank doesn’t hurt. Not too shabby for my pilot about climate change & spooky things!
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Alert for writers!
We want to alert Guild members impacted by the wildfires that they may be eligible for emergency financial assistance through our partnerships with Union Plus and the Entertainment Community Fund. 🧵
January 10, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Alert for writers!
Did the adult version of two kids in trench coat and snuck into A COMPLETE UNKNOWN with my parents on a senior ticket rate.
December 26, 2024 at 4:51 AM
Did the adult version of two kids in trench coat and snuck into A COMPLETE UNKNOWN with my parents on a senior ticket rate.
Happy Jimmy Buffet’s Birthday to those who celebrate
December 25, 2024 at 5:17 PM
Happy Jimmy Buffet’s Birthday to those who celebrate
Pregaming Xmas Eve Mass with a spiked seltzer … day drinking for Jesus
December 24, 2024 at 9:22 PM
Pregaming Xmas Eve Mass with a spiked seltzer … day drinking for Jesus
I got pregnant & dead and honestly the way this country is headed, that’s eerily accurate (but here’s hoping word one does not come true!)
December 20, 2024 at 2:53 PM
I got pregnant & dead and honestly the way this country is headed, that’s eerily accurate (but here’s hoping word one does not come true!)
Was at a work party and my colleagues were all “Ashley, you’re good at small talk” and I was literally pointing out people who were from Chicago.
December 3, 2024 at 11:47 PM
Was at a work party and my colleagues were all “Ashley, you’re good at small talk” and I was literally pointing out people who were from Chicago.
Me at the end of Wicked
a woman gives a thumbs up with the words yes yes yes
Alt: a woman gives a thumbs up with the words yes yes yes
media.tenor.com
November 25, 2024 at 7:36 PM
Me at the end of Wicked
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I have been dealing with startups that promise to “disrupt” publishing since 2007 and they’re all scammers but AI allows them to do it in bulk
A new publisher has claimed it aims to “disrupt” the books industry by publishing 8,000 books in 2025 alone using artificial intelligence (AI) 👇 www.thebookseller.com/news/new-pub... #BookSky
New publisher Spines aims to 'disrupt' industry by using AI to publish 8,000 books in 2025 alone
A new publisher has claimed it aims to “disrupt” the books industry by publishing 8,000 books in 2025 alone using artificial intelligence.
www.thebookseller.com
November 25, 2024 at 2:27 PM
I have been dealing with startups that promise to “disrupt” publishing since 2007 and they’re all scammers but AI allows them to do it in bulk