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monice mitchell simms

Screenwriter • Producer • Director • Author • Podcaster
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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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My Write Now

by Monice Mitchell Simms on July 1, 2022 in About Me, On writing, For Make Believers, screenwriting, On Producing, Producing, TV Writing

Actual footage of me digging deep to power through.

My Write Now

by Monice Mitchell Simms on June 25, 2022 in About Me, For Make Believers

We got this, Fam.

Happiness is…

by Monice Mitchell Simms on June 24, 2022 in About Me, For Make Believers, Independent Publishing, Nana's Fridge, On writing

A little book you wrote for your nieces finding a home in the hearts of children in the Motherland.

Happy Wednesday!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on June 22, 2022 in About Me

Hey, Fam, just dropping in on your timeline…

Detroit in the house!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on June 13, 2022 in On writing

CONGRATS #DominiqueMorisseau and #PhyliciaRashad!

My Write Now

by Monice Mitchell Simms on June 12, 2022 in About Me, For Make Believers, On Producing, On writing, Producing, TV Writing

How many drafts does it take to get a TV pilot to production?

Looking Forward to This!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on June 10, 2022 in Adapting, screenwriting, TV Writing

“There’s no crying in baseball!”

Herstory Alert, Fam!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on June 10, 2022 in Buzz

I see you, #MellodyHobson!

My Write Now

by Monice Mitchell Simms on June 9, 2022 in About Me

I fell in love with words first as a reader.

Happiness is…

by Monice Mitchell Simms on June 8, 2022 in About Me, Filmmaking, For Make Believers, On Producing, On writing, Producing, screenwriting

The documentary you co-wrote-produced SELLING OUT its #AugustaMuseumofHistory film screening.

Did You Vote, Fam?

by Monice Mitchell Simms on June 7, 2022 in About Me

Got it in just under the wire, but we performed our civic duty. #vote

The Chocolate Tide Is Rising!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on June 6, 2022 in About Me

Fam, ever realize you’ve experienced an important part of Black History?

Flowers for Momma

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 31, 2022 in About Me

Palm trees count.

Strolling in South Pas

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 29, 2022 in About Me

Happy Sunday, Fam!

My Write Now

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 24, 2022 in For Make Believers, On writing, TV Writing

Sometimes, a story takes hold of you and won’t let you go.

Happiness is…

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 19, 2022 in For Make Believers, Independent Publishing, Nana's Fridge, On writing

Autographing your children’s book for new little readers. 😊

Happy Thursday, Fam

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 12, 2022 in About Me, For Make Believers

I think I’m finally learning how to grin. 😊

Happiness is…

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 12, 2022 in About Me, For Make Believers

“Discovering” a park you had unknowingly driven by so many times before. #strollinginsouthpas

Thank You Thursday

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 12, 2022 in About Me, Address: House of Corrections, For Make Believers, On Directing, On Producing, On writing, Podcasting, Producing

Every now and again, you get proof your words aren’t falling on deaf ears…

My Write Now

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 10, 2022 in About Me, Filmmaking, For Make Believers, On writing, screenwriting

Actual footage of me making it all make sense.

You’re Welcome

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 8, 2022 in For Make Believers, On writing

Attention journalists, former journalists or aspiring journalists…

Too Stubborn to Quit Now

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 3, 2022 in About Me, Filmmaking, For Make Believers, On Producing, On writing, Preproduction, Producing, screenwriting

Maan, this game ain’t for the weak of heart, Fam.

Wakanda Forever!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 2, 2022 in For Make Believers, On writing

** Taps mic ** Ahem, excuse me, Fam.

Thoughts and Prayers…

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 1, 2022 in About Me

Help me, Teenage Jesus.

Reminding Myself To Stay Grateful

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 1, 2022 in About Me

Fam, his picture – taken by my brother Quincy – has been hanging our home ever since we said, “I do.”

You made it to May, Fam!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on May 1, 2022 in About Me, For Make Believers

Waaay Back Wednesday

by Monice Mitchell Simms on April 27, 2022 in About Me, For Make Believers, On writing, Playwriting

This girl was ready to take over the world. ✊🏽

Thank You Tuesday!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on April 26, 2022 in For Make Believers, On writing

Fam, daily I’m grateful that God made me a writer.

Happy Monday, Fam!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on April 25, 2022 in About Me

Keep thriving making it do what it do. 😊

A Little Motivation for your Monday

by Monice Mitchell Simms on April 25, 2022 in For Make Believers, On writing, screenwriting

If you’ve been sitting on the fence about finally writing a screenplay, here’s a little something I shared recently on the #DetroitWorldwidePodcast that could help you. 

What up Doe!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on April 23, 2022 in About Me, For Make Believers, Interviews

Had a ball chopping it up with my Detroit brother #MarquisTaylor on #DetroitWorldwidePodcast!

Happy He Is Risen Day!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on April 17, 2022 in About Me, For Make Believers

Hope you enjoyed your day.

Thank You, Fam

by Monice Mitchell Simms on April 15, 2022 in About Me, For Make Believers, On writing

#MyWriteNow #Grateful

Got Books?

by Monice Mitchell Simms on April 14, 2022 in About Me, For Make Believers, On writing

As an author, this makes me smile.

My Testimonie…

by Monice Mitchell Simms on April 12, 2022 in About Me, For Make Believers, On writing

Thanks, #NnedkiOkora for the reminder.

Home Again

by Monice Mitchell Simms on April 10, 2022 in About Me

My great-grandmother — we called her Granny — used to say this…

Remembering Daddy

by Monice Mitchell Simms on April 9, 2022 in About Me

Woke up today thinking about Daddy…

I Claimed This in Advance….

by Monice Mitchell Simms on April 7, 2022 in For Make Believers

CONGRATULATONS Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson!

Confessions of a Caregiver

by Monice Mitchell Simms on April 7, 2022 in About Me

Your parents allowing you to see their pain is both an honor and heartbreaking…

My Testimonie

by Monice Mitchell Simms on April 4, 2022 in About Me, For Make Believers, On writing

I know creatives get a bad rap for being unorganized and all over the place…

Family is…

by Monice Mitchell Simms on April 3, 2022 in About Me

How many takes does it take to get the perfect family picture?

My Testimonie

by Monice Mitchell Simms on April 1, 2022 in For Make Believers

Had to borrow this from #LeVarBurton via #kweliTV. #MyTestimonie

Happy Wednesday!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on March 30, 2022 in About Me, For Make Believers

Fam, #AReminder.

And the Oscar Winners Are…

by Monice Mitchell Simms on March 27, 2022 in Filmmaking, For Make Believers, On Directing, On Producing, On writing, Preproduction, Producing, screenwriting

CONGRATULATIONS to…

My Write Now

by Monice Mitchell Simms on March 27, 2022 in About Me, Filmmaking, For Make Believers, On writing, screenwriting

Love is!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on March 27, 2022 in About Me

Hey, Fam! Look who joined me on my self care walk today!

Love is…

by Monice Mitchell Simms on March 21, 2022 in About Me

…being away from your husband on your wedding anniversary to help care for your mom and …

Happy Anniversary, Baby!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on March 20, 2022 in About Me

If our marriage were a baby, she’d be able to vote today.

Saturday Surrender…

by Monice Mitchell Simms on March 19, 2022 in About Me, For Make Believers, On writing

So grateful the gift God gave me to write never leaves me…

Happy Wednesday, Fam!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on March 16, 2022 in About Me

Fam, you can’t pour from an empty cup.

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