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monice mitchell simms

Screenwriter • Producer • Director • Author • Podcaster • TV Staff Writer • Showrunner • Rockclimber
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“Monice Mitchell Simms is a highly gifted writer whose artistic voice and literary style commands our attention and praise.” ~ Cornel West

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NANA’S FRIDGE

DWAWWN

HBD to The Poet!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on June 7, 2023 in For Make Believers, Poetry

Couldn’t let the day go by without wishing The Poet a Happy 80th Birthday!

Dearly Beloved…

by Monice Mitchell Simms on June 7, 2023 in Filmmaking, For Make Believers, On writing, screenwriting, Showrunner, TV Writing

We are gathered here today to get through this thing called a #writersstrike…

#UnionStrong

by Monice Mitchell Simms on June 6, 2023 in Filmmaking, For Make Believers, On writing, screenwriting, TV Writing

Fam, the storytellers with me in this photo have created some fantastic TV and movies that have entertained and moved you…

I Got To Meet Daria!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on June 5, 2023 in For Make Believers, Playwriting, Showrunner, TV Writing

Fam, today I got to achieve two wonderful things…

Shyness, get thee behind me!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on June 5, 2023 in For Make Believers, On writing, TV Writing

Fam, I’m sure yaw know this, but…writers are introverts.

Week 6: #WGAStrong

by Monice Mitchell Simms on June 5, 2023 in About Me, For Make Believers, On writing, screenwriting, Showrunner, TV Writing

Alright, Fam. We’re now in WEEK 6 of our #WGAStrong #writersstrike…

Make It Make Cents

by Monice Mitchell Simms on June 5, 2023 in On writing, For Make Believers, screenwriting, TV Writing, Showrunner

It’s time for Apple to make a deal with the WGA.

My Write Now

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 30, 2023 in About Me, On writing, For Make Believers, screenwriting, TV Writing, Showrunner

#WGAstrike: Week 5. 10,321 steps. Site 5. 65 days in the guild.

You Can Be Anything!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 30, 2023 in On writing

Growing up in Detroit make believing hella stories with my 19 barbie dolls, I never thought I’d one day be a writer in Hollywood….

Late Post – New Opportunity

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 25, 2023 in About Me, For Make Believers, On writing, Showrunner, TV Writing

Hey, Fam! With so much going on, I forgot to share news…

Week 4: WGA Strong

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 23, 2023 in About Me, For Make Believers, On writing, screenwriting

Welp, Fam. It’s Week 4 of our #writersstrike and today…

Happy BD, D!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 22, 2023 in On writing

Fam, this weekend I got to celebrate a friend I’ve watched mature and grow for 26 years!

Fam, introducing…

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 21, 2023 in About Me

My gorgeous niece Khila!

Friends! How Many of Us Have Them?

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 20, 2023 in About Me, For Make Believers

Fam, true friendship is a blessing. Especially in Hollyweird.

Hey, #WGAstrong Screenwriters!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 18, 2023 in About Me, Adapting, Filmmaking, For Make Believers, On writing, screenwriting

I’ve met TV writers on the strike line, but hardly any of my fellow screenwriters. Let’s connect!

My Write Now

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 17, 2023 in About Me, Filmmaking, For Make Believers, On writing, screenwriting

Yes, the world is in upheaval right now…

Interview Alert!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 16, 2023 in About Me, Filmmaking, For Make Believers, Interviews, On writing, screenwriting, Showrunner, TV Writing

Fam, I got to lend my voice to the #WGAstrong chorus on #TheTakeaway today!

Can’t Stop. Won’t Stop!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 16, 2023 in Filmmaking, For Make Believers, On writing, screenwriting, Showrunner, TV Writing

Welp, Fam, we’ve now entered the third week of #TheWritersStrike…

A Writer Wrote That

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 15, 2023 in About Me, Filmmaking, For Make Believers, On writing, screenwriting

Fam, as we enter the third week of our #writersstrike, some of you may be wondering what all the fuss is about.

Happy Mother’s Day, Momma!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 14, 2023 in About Me

Keep dancing. WE LOVE YOU.

Full Circle Friday!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 12, 2023 in About Me, Filmmaking, For Make Believers, On Directing, On Producing, On writing, Producing, screenwriting

Fam, I’m excited to introduce you to Deborah M Pratt…

C’mon, Black People!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 11, 2023 in For Make Believers, On writing, screenwriting, Showrunner, TV Writing

Fam, I just read that 900 Black writers showed up to picket #Paramount Studios yesterday and I’m so glad I got to be in that number!

God Funny

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 10, 2023 in About Me, Adapting, Audiobooks, Filmmaking, For Make Believers, On writing, screenwriting, Showrunner, TV Writing

When you just got into the #WGA 43 days ago, and then we go on strike to fight for our writers’ rights…

Do the Write Thang!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 4, 2023 in About Me, Adapting, Filmmaking, For Make Believers, screenwriting, Showrunner, TV Writing

Happiness is a daughter from the D raised by UAW International Union parents striking on a Writers Guild of America West picket line.

My Write Now

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 2, 2023 in For Make Believers, On writing, screenwriting, Showrunner, TV Writing

Mood. #wgastrong

#wgastrong ✊🏽✊🏼✊🏾✊🏿

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 2, 2023 in For Make Believers, On writing, screenwriting, Showrunner

Fam, if you want to know why we writers are striking, listen to my co-worker Yvette Foy break it ALL THE WAY DOWN.

#wgastrong ✊🏽✊🏼✊🏾✊🏿

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 2, 2023 in About Me, For Make Believers, On writing, screenwriting, Showrunner, TV Writing

No deal. No writing.

Fam, a word.

by Monice Mitchell Simms on April 27, 2023 in For Make Believers

#LifeLesson #ThereAreNoFailiures #Giannis #milwaukeebucks

And the Awards go to…

by Monice Mitchell Simms on April 25, 2023 in For Make Believers, On writing, screenwriting, Showrunner, TV Writing

Just enjoyed the #WGAW Committee of Black Writers NAACP Image Awards Nominees/Winners Panel…

Grieving Pains

by Monice Mitchell Simms on April 19, 2023 in About Me

Daddy, I really, really, really wanted to call you on my walk today.

Stronger Together

by Monice Mitchell Simms on April 17, 2023 in On writing, screenwriting, Showrunner, TV Writing

We, writers, have spoken.

My Write Now

by Monice Mitchell Simms on April 15, 2023 in For Make Believers, On writing, screenwriting

When you’re surprised by an unexpected expense, but…

Happy Birthday, Amari!!!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on April 13, 2023 in About Me

Can’t believe my beautiful niece is 20 years old today!

Fam, I Achieved A Thing…

by Monice Mitchell Simms on April 1, 2023 in About Me, For Make Believers, On writing, screenwriting, Showrunner, TV Writing

After 26 years independently creating in Hollywood, I’m excited to now be a member of the Writers Guild!

Happiness Is…

by Monice Mitchell Simms on March 26, 2023 in For Make Believers, On Directing, On Producing, On writing, Producing, TV Writing

Watching a fun family show for the culture!!!

Happy Anniversary, Baby

by Monice Mitchell Simms on March 20, 2023 in About Me

Babe, can you believe it’s been 19 years?!

Happy Saturday

by Monice Mitchell Simms on March 18, 2023 in About Me

Life and weather made me press pause on some things.

Happy Friday, Fam!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on March 17, 2023 in About Me

FBF to a young Monie making moves.

Remembering Daddy

by Monice Mitchell Simms on March 4, 2023 in About Me

Daddy, four years ago today, you transitioned to your heavenly home.

Love Is

by Monice Mitchell Simms on February 28, 2023 in About Me

#TBT to when momma was looking as fly as The Queen of Soul and me and sistah were her lucky backup singers.

Sharing A Little Sunshine!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on February 28, 2023 in About Me

#TBT to when I met my 2nd cousin Jeffery for the first time and it was ❤️❤️❤️ at first sight!

Seen DWAWWN yet?

by Monice Mitchell Simms on February 27, 2023 in About Me, For Make Believers, On Producing, On writing, Producing, screenwriting, Showrunner

Honored to be featured in a promotion for Wondrium!

Well Done, Auntie!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on February 26, 2023 in About Me

Fam, we celebrated my dear Auntie Jo’s amazing life yesterday and what a celebration it was!

Happy Sunday, Fam!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on February 26, 2023 in About Me

More DWAWWN Kudos!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on February 21, 2023 in Filmmaking, For Make Believers, On Producing, On writing, Producing, screenwriting, Showrunner

Pride is the SVP of Development giving you and your team kudos for your docuseries!

Rest Well, Auntie

by Monice Mitchell Simms on February 18, 2023 in About Me

Fam, this is a hard post to write….

Happy Birthday, Momma!!!!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on February 15, 2023 in About Me

Fam! Join me and Sistah in wishing the happiest of borndays to the greatest momma in the whole wide world!

Happy Valentine’s Day, Mr. Simms!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on February 14, 2023 in About Me

Couldn’t do this life without you!

This Just In!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on February 13, 2023 in About Me, For Make Believers, On writing, TV Writing

Excited to return to the Paramount Global (ViacomCBS) – BET Plus family — this time as a Tyler Perry Studios TV Staff writer!

Five Stars Love!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on February 11, 2023 in Filmmaking, For Make Believers, On Producing, On writing, Producing, screenwriting, Showrunner, TV Writing

Fam, the reviews have been rolling in for our docuseries…

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