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Try to Make It Bad

I've discovered a little secret to doing great work:TRY to do bad work.When I first started writing, I would often obsess about each specific scene. I wanted to make sure everything was perfect. I wanted to make sure the story or the play I was working on was really great, that it was strong and interesting and would change the landscape of American theater... or at least that it would impress my playwriting 101 class.When I was in my first lead role, I was really nervous about getting it right…See More
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Try to Make It Bad

I've discovered a little secret to doing great work:TRY to do bad work.When I first started writing, I would often obsess about each specific scene. I wanted to make sure everything was perfect. I wanted to make sure the story or the play I was working on was really great, that it was strong and interesting and would change the landscape of American theater... or at least that it would impress my playwriting 101 class.When I was in my first lead role, I was really nervous about getting it right…See More
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Anagogical Chaos

In undergrad, I had a brilliant English professor for my advanced creative writing courses: TM McNally.www.tmmcnally.comMy first impression of Professor McNally was him being over 40 minutes late, bursting in the room, looking about, and declaring in a short staccato: "Am I late?" Followed by immediately launching into what appeared to be a random ramble of nonsense. Two hours of talking later,…See More
May 13
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Anagogical Chaos

In undergrad, I had a brilliant English professor for my advanced creative writing courses: TM McNally.www.tmmcnally.comMy first impression of Professor McNally was him being over 40 minutes late, bursting in the room, looking about, and declaring in a short staccato: "Am I late?" Followed by immediately launching into what appeared to be a random ramble of nonsense. Two hours of talking later,…See More
May 13
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Scott Bloom commented on M. Yichao's blog post Technology Ain't That Hard, Guys
"You know what? I have been a computer industry professional for 35 years, and yes, I have worked on every friend and family member's computers, and that includes Mac and Linux boxes, too, and the truth is that people are only capable of…"
May 11
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Technology Ain't That Hard, Guys

I realized the other day that I've become that guy.That guy that you go to for computer help. You know, the "technology guy," the "computer guy." I'm that guy grandma calls when she can't figure out why the internets isn't working, that guy that classmates ask when their projectors don't hook up right in class, that guy the professor always calls up front when the speakers aren't playing the video's sound.The ironic thing? I'm not even exceptionally good with computers. I have not taken…See More
May 6
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Technology Ain't That Hard, Guys

I realized the other day that I've become that guy.That guy that you go to for computer help. You know, the "technology guy," the "computer guy." I'm that guy grandma calls when she can't figure out why the internets isn't working, that guy that classmates ask when their projectors don't hook up right in class, that guy the professor always calls up front when the speakers aren't playing the video's sound.The ironic thing? I'm not even exceptionally good with computers. I have not taken…See More
May 6
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Climb

I'm in a good place.I've had lots of exciting things happen for me this year. I'm about to graduate with my masters degree. I won a few accolades for my playwriting. I am working on some very exciting creative projects. I got to work for some really cool companies. I had interviews and meetings with people I really hope to work for and with someday. I have a core group of fellow artists who I…See More
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Climb

I'm in a good place.I've had lots of exciting things happen for me this year. I'm about to graduate with my masters degree. I won a few accolades for my playwriting. I am working on some very exciting creative projects. I got to work for some really cool companies. I had interviews and meetings with people I really hope to work for and with someday. I have a core group of fellow artists who I…See More
Apr 29
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Break It Down

I'm feeling a little overwhelmed.I just got back from a week at the Kennedy Center's American Colleges Theater Festival. It was my second year attending as an award recipient for playwriting, and it was an amazing week of workshops and meeting fantastic writers and other theater artists.But that's not why I'm overwhelmed. I got back to California and, thanks to a delayed plane, didn't…See More
Apr 22
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M. Yichao posted a blog post

Break It Down

I'm feeling a little overwhelmed.I just got back from a week at the Kennedy Center's American Colleges Theater Festival. It was my second year attending as an award recipient for playwriting, and it was an amazing week of workshops and meeting fantastic writers and other theater artists.But that's not why I'm overwhelmed. I got back to California and, thanks to a delayed plane, didn't…See More
Apr 22
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Grab Bag

This week, I have a smorgasbord of random thoughts and observations. None of them make up an entire blog, so I thought I'd toss them all into the mix. (This may or may not be how I tend to cook food... to varying degrees of success.)Always Follow UpI've gotten to meet some awesome people over the course of my career thus far. From playwrights, to actors, to designers, I've gotten to meet some of my…See More
Apr 15
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M. Yichao posted a blog post

Grab Bag

This week, I have a smorgasbord of random thoughts and observations. None of them make up an entire blog, so I thought I'd toss them all into the mix. (This may or may not be how I tend to cook food... to varying degrees of success.)Always Follow UpI've gotten to meet some awesome people over the course of my career thus far. From playwrights, to actors, to designers, I've gotten to meet some of my…See More
Apr 15
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Good Enough isn't Good Enough

Yesterday I got to take part in a student film. It was a cute little short film; I played a small supporting role. While on set, I really admired how organized, well put together and timely the whole shoot was. There were several complicated shots outdoors, through and around traffic, and there was a scene with 10+ extras. The director and director of photography successfully wrangled everything and kept the shoot moving along. The whole project was for a community college class assignment -…See More
Apr 8
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M. Yichao commented on M. Yichao's blog post Actors Suddenly All Decide to Grow Up, Get Real Jobs
"Ooo, burn on Gosling! I actually quite like him. (And find the infinite memes about him hilarious.)"
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M. Yichao's Blog

Try to Make It Bad

I've discovered a little secret to doing great work:

TRY to do bad work.

When I first started writing, I would often obsess about each specific scene. I wanted to make sure everything was perfect. I wanted to make sure the story or the play I was working on was really great, that it was strong and interesting and would change the landscape of American theater... or at least that it would impress my playwriting 101 class.

When I was in…

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Posted on May 20, 2013 at 7:20am

Anagogical Chaos

In undergrad, I had a brilliant English professor for my advanced creative writing courses: TM McNally.

www.tmmcnally.com

My first impression of Professor McNally was him being over 40 minutes late, bursting in the room, looking about, and declaring in a short staccato: "Am I…

Continue

Posted on May 13, 2013 at 9:30am

Technology Ain't That Hard, Guys

I realized the other day that I've become that guy.

That guy that you go to for computer help. You know, the "technology guy," the "computer guy." I'm that guy grandma calls when she can't figure out why the internets isn't working, that guy that classmates ask when their projectors don't hook up right in class, that guy the professor always calls up front when the speakers aren't playing the video's…

Continue

Posted on May 6, 2013 at 9:06am — 1 Comment

Climb

I'm in a good place.

I've had lots of exciting things happen for me this year. I'm about to graduate with my masters degree. I won a few accolades for my playwriting. I am working on some very exciting creative projects. I got to work for some really cool…

Continue

Posted on April 29, 2013 at 1:32am

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