Donald L. Vasicek/The Zen of Writing/Filmmaking
I can take you from the inception of your idea to the market by applying The Zen of Writing. Teach it to you. Tutor you. This translates to if you have an idea for a movie, book, article, book proposal, ghostwriting, ebook, web content, etc., I can guide you through the jungle of writing these tomes all the way to getting it to producers, agents, editors, and/or publishers, clients, potential clients, etc. Or, if you want me to do the writing for you, I can do the same thing.
P. S. The Zen of Writing incorporates an approach to writing that has never been utilized before. It is based on 40 years of professional writing experience. It will take your writing to where you want it to go.
PUBLICATIONS:
Screenwriters Utopia
Simeon Halligan
Oscar Technologies
Writers Bloc
Writing Movies
Deeply Shallow
EOTU
British Screenwriting Institute
Word Archive
Fitness/Health
How To Write A Screenplay
Screenplace
Furious Pen
Self Help Guides
Absolute Write
Square One Publishers
Hollywood Lit. Sales
Screenwriters Forum
Inkwell Newswatch
Digital Cinema Report
The Inkspotter
KOLA
ScriptzMotion
Screenplayers.net
Screenlabs eNews
Events Quarterly
The Denver Post
Talent Online Management
Eclectic Writer
Writersblok
Success Unlimited
The Federated Church of Harvey Park
Grit
Fourth Estate
Colorado Society of Poets
Rocky Mountain Legal Assistants Association
CALS COURIER
National Poetry Press
General Aviation News
Aim Magazine
National Society of Published Poets
Wayside Press
The Poet
Adventures in Poetry
Great Contemporary Poems
An International Poetry Anthology
The U. S. Department of Justice
Rocky Mountain Writers Guild, Inc.
Riverstone
Money Talks Newsletter
Master of Life
Writers Digest
Nevada Screenwriters Group Newsletter
Wisconsin Screenwriters Forum
The Chesterfield Film Company’s Writer’s Film Project
Hollywood Scriptwriter
Sundance Institute Screenwriter’s Lab Pool
The Journal
Aurora Sentinel
Westwood
The Screenwriter
Accent Aurora
The Journal of the Writer’s Guild of America
Highlander
The Write Focus
How To Write, Sell, and Get Your Screenplay Produced
Contact
Mimir
American Poetry Press
Colorado Society of Poets
Yearbook of Modern Poetry
Adventures in Poetry
Pegasus
Lyrical Voices, An International Poetry Anthology Western Fraternal Life Association Newsletter
BOOKS:
“The Write Focus”
“Self-Help Guide to Screenwriting”
Writer Consultant
“Police-Community Relations”
“Me Jane…Not You!”
“When We Don’t Remember: A Book About Incest”
“They Gave Me the Electric Chair and I Gave It Back”
(Featured on “48 Hours” and “The Verdict”)
“Celestic”
“Walkin’ Tall”
Ghostwriter
“Urban WakeUP”
“An American Hero: The Story of Ambassador Chris Stevens”
“When We Don’t Remember”
“Me Jane…Not You”
“Police-Community Relations”
FILM CREDITS:
“Faces”
“Oh, The Places You Can Go…” (Writer/Director/Producer)
“The Sand Creek Massacre” (Writer/Director/Producer)
‘The Rose Garden” (Associate Producer)
“Running Horses” (Actor)
Writing Consultant
“Warriors of Virtue”
“The Lost Heart”
“Born to Kill”
“Vicksburg”
“Walking in Her Shoes”
Writer/Director/Producer
“Faces”
“Oh, The Places You Can Go…”
“The Sand Creek Massacre”
‘The Rose Garden” (Associate Producer)
Story Credit
“Born to Win”
Acting
“Die Hard 2” Extra
“Father Dowling” Extra
“The Mystery of Flight 1501” Extra
“Running Horses”
“The Road Home” Executive Producer
AWARDS:
New Mexico Poetry Society
Houston WorldFest International Film Festival
The Chesterfield Film Company’s Writer’s Film Project
Sundance Institute Screenwriter’s Lab Pool
Trail Dance Film Festival Golden Drover Award Best Film
Rocky Mountain Writer’s Guild, Inc. Certificate of Achievement
The American Indian Film Festival Best Film
The Indie Film Festival Best Film
DocuPyx Global Media Network Best Film
Moondance International Film Festival
American Videographer’s Award of Excellence
Smithsonian Libraries Archived Award-Winning Documentary Film, “The Sand Creek Massacre”
OTHER SKILLS:
Presenter Moondance International Film Festival
Film Director
Film Producer
Media Interviews, TV, Newspapers, Radio
Film Festivals Judge
Presenter Booth Western Arts Museum
Columnist
Guest Columnist
Author
Press Releases
Writing Consultant
Filmmaking Consultant
Writing Tutor
Screenwriting Tutor
Filmmaking Tutor
Writing Instructor
Speaker
CLIENTS:
American Pictures
MGM
Olympus Films+, LLC
Incline Productions, Inc.
Urban WakeUP
Over 300 writers, producers, production companies
SAMPLES:
“The Write Focus”
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/29047750/The-Write-Focus
“How to Establish the Dramatic Premise of Your Screenplay and Beyond”
“Montage Question”
“Self-Help Guides – Screenwriting”
http://www.selfhelpguides.com/authors/don_vasicek/
“Anatomy of an Irresistible Query Letter”
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/29046836/Anatomy-of-an-Irresitible-Query-Letter/
TESTIMONIALS:
I am overwhelmed by the depth and volume of your replay. Thank you, thank you for your generosity. -Gina
“He gave some useful tips. I was told how to open and proceed with my pitch in such a way as to grab and keep the listener’s attention. Thank you, Don.”
“Seems so easy when you do it. When this script sells, you are going to be in the closing credits!!” -Chris
“Wow-Thank you Don! I was a little apprehensive of getting an answer, but your timeliness, knowledge and genuine concern blew away the lack of expectation. I had room for a full blown expectation and would still have been well-serviced! I will certainly follow up with you. I’m considering, as a gift for my dad, having it typed in computer format, professional graphics, and one of your packages. Thanks for the direction and encouragement.” -Lucy Sheffield
“The Sand Creek Massacre was just one incident from the centuries-long genocide of the native peoples in America. And, it continues to this day. We commend Don Vasicek for his work in accurately documenting this historical event and for his work to bring attention to the atrocities that have and continue to face this entire race of people in America.” -Tomaca Govan “Dances With Life” http://dancewithlifemagazine.com http://TGovan.com
” I have worked with Don on many projects, as a consulting producer and host/interviewer over the past few years. He is not only a pleasure to work with but offers sound and practical advice from his vast bank of knowledge and experience.
“Recently I encountered a stumbling block with my writing and felt like taking a match to the manuscript of a book in progress. However after a brief conversation with Don and some invaluable words of wisdom and encouragement, my masterpiece remains intact and I am once more inspired.
“Thanks Don!”
“Don was wonderful! He really helped improve my screenwriting knowledge. I highly recommend his expertise if anyone is having problems with their screenplay!” -Alison Hill , Emmy Nominated Producer/SERENMEDIA –
Dear Don,
I just viewed your powerful documentary, The Sand Creek Massacre. I can’t get the words out of my mind, question to Chivington from a soldier: “Should we kill the children?” answer, “Nits make lice.”
This horror needs to be exposed. I am so honored that you sent this to me. We are meeting this Monday evening and I will make the proposal for a film festival. I want this to be first on the list. Meanwhile, I will circulate this to our members for review over the weekend.
I profoundly feel that this information has terrific relevance for today.
We can’t let this continue to slide!
Again, I am so honored. I thank you so much.
In solidarity, -Bonnie Weinstein, www.buaw.org
“Don is a dedicated filmmaker possessing the qualities unique to a core within the entertainment industry who understand the importance of professionalism above all else. His films are smart, cutting edge and commercially viable.” -Susan Moses/Cinema Virtuel
I have been asking questions about an area I know nothing about and find it all a bit intimidating. Don Vasicek has been very helpful by providing direct, concise guidance. Thank you.” -Terri
“Donald is a gifted and very creative writer with directorial talents as well. His creativity spans various genre’s from family to suspense subject matters. Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert.” -Rhett Caltrider, Author
“Russian playwright Anton Chekhov said, ‘Brevity is a sister of talent.’
“Unfortunately, not every pro has this sister. Don Vasicek has.His comments are always brief, wise and to the point.No matter how much I like my stuff, Don always knows how to improve it. Don, you are amazing!” -Alexander Volkov, screenwriter, creator of “Pogonya za Angelom” (Runaway Angel) Russian TV series.
” Thanks for making me feel like I’m on the right track. I was fortunate to meet Randall Wallace yesterday who has done exactly what I am doing (published author who wrote his own screenplay-”Braveheart”). Thanks again, Don. -Michele/AllExperts.com
“Don really was polite and responded fast, I was taken seriously and even got a compliment! This consultant really gives me hopes for my dreams.” -Bri MartinezAllExperts.com
“This is probably some of the best advice given to new and old writers out there. Where were you when I wrote my first book? I will keep this information in mind while finishing my second book, hopefully it will help keep me centered on the goal at hand. Thank you.” -C.J.Barrimond “Better Said Now Than Never Said” At AllISBN# 1424195853 www. freewebs. com/grama-cjbarrimon