Toni Fitzgerald

1 week ago | forbes.com | Toni Fitzgerald

The number of TV writing jobs took a big hit during the 2023-’24 season, according to new statistics released by the Writers Guild of America (WGA). A combination of issues, including the 2023 writers’ strike, led to the downturn. While strike-impacted jobs may come back, the union indicated others may not—which could point to a long-term slowdown. According to the WGA, TV writing jobs declined 42% from the 2022-’23 season to the 2023’24 season.

1 week ago | forbes.com | Toni Fitzgerald

Hollywood has long been dependent on existing material for its biggest hits. Going all the way back to Gone With the Wind and The Wizard of Oz in the 1930s, producers and directors have seen the value of adapting books for the big screen, knowing these works already have built-in audiences and the characters are well-established. Of course, a chorus of critics have encouraged Hollywood to stop with the adaptations and reboots of previous franchises—why not create something new?

2 weeks ago | medium.com | Toni Fitzgerald

Toni Fitzgerald·Follow4 min read·--Let’s not sugarcoat it: trying to grow a small account on X (formerly Twitter) can feel like talking to a wall. You put effort into writing something smart, helpful, maybe even a little vulnerable, and nothing happens. No likes. No replies. No follows. If you’ve been there — I was too. For months. And you know what? That feeling you have, like the algorithm is ignoring you. You’re not crazy. It kind of is. But there’s one thing I started doing that changed everything.

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Toni Fitzgerald

Books about resiliency can teach us a great deal, from showing examples of people who have overcome seemingly impossible circumstances to providing guidance on how to get from hard times to better ones. What propels emotional resilience books is knowing that the protagonist came out OK on the other side. When you read powerful books about how someone else has navigated a difficult situation, it can give you the strength you need to do the same.

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Toni Fitzgerald

Everyone wants to feel their best, and many people see a direct link between that and health and wellness. Improving your health almost always betters your well-being, with the best health and wellness books providing the framework, tips and real-world know-how that you need to succeed. Some may be pursuing mental health solutions and looking for ways to navigate difficult situations or address struggles such as depression or lack of self confidence.