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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

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…

Pride Is…

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

Writing and showrunning a 10 episode docuseries about West Africa. 😊

Love Is

by Monice Mitchell Simms on February 9, 2023 in About Me

#ThrowbackThursday to that time me and my bestie couldn’t stop laughing.

My Write Now

by Monice Mitchell Simms on February 7, 2023 in About Me, For Make Believers, On writing, TV Writing

Actual footage of me ready for opportunities finally breaking my way. #WhoIsMonice #flojo

by Monice Mitchell Simms on February 6, 2023 in About Me

Fam, anybody that knows me knows I’ll do anything for my Sistah.

West Africa #WCW Love

by Monice Mitchell Simms on February 1, 2023 in On Producing, Producing, screenwriting, Showrunner

Fam, hope you’re enjoying our docuseries “Discovering West Africa: Ghana, Senegal, Cameroon with World Wide Nate” on Wondrium!

Our Impromptu Broadway Sistah Trip

by Monice Mitchell Simms on January 31, 2023 in About Me

Fam, sometimes you gotta take a break from your hectic life to get some Impromtu one on one time with your Sistah!

It Takes A Village!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on January 30, 2023 in About Me, Filmmaking, For Make Believers, On Producing, Producing, screenwriting, Showrunner

Fam! Thanks so much for the outpouring of support for our Wondrium docuseries “Discovering West Africa: Ghana, Senegal and Cameroon with World Wide Nate.”

Got News!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on January 29, 2023 in About Me, Filmmaking, For Make Believers, On Producing, Producing, screenwriting, Showrunner, TV Writing

Hey, Fam! Proud to share that I’m the writer-showrunner of the new docuseries, “Discovering West Africa: Ghana, Senegal and Cameroon with WORLD WIDE NATE, and you can catch it NOW on Wondrium!

Hey, Fam! My bestie wrote a comic!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on January 26, 2023 in For Make Believers, On writing

Pre-order your copy of Marvel Voices: Wakanda Forever!

Check Out This Must See Doc!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on January 25, 2023 in For Make Believers

Fam, this amazing songstress is so much more than “Killing Me Softly With His Song.”

My Write Now

by Monice Mitchell Simms on January 15, 2023 in About Me, Filmmaking, For Make Believers, On Directing, On Producing, On writing, Podcasting, Preproduction, Producing, screenwriting, TV Writing

Actual footage of me leveraging opportunities and navigating my career.

Happy Sunday, Fam!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on January 15, 2023 in For Make Believers

Happy Friday, Fam!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on January 13, 2023 in For Make Believers, On Directing, On Producing, On writing, Preproduction, Producing, screenwriting, TV Writing

Hope your 2023 creative juices are flowing and you’ve got things in the works you’re excited about!

My 2023 Vibe

by Monice Mitchell Simms on January 10, 2023 in About Me, For Make Believers

No more grinding in the New Year…

Auf Wiedersehen, Frau Ellis

by Monice Mitchell Simms on January 9, 2023 in About Me, Teaching

Fam, sometimes you’re blessed with a teacher that’s a force of nature.

Ready to Breakthrough?

by Monice Mitchell Simms on January 7, 2023 in Filmmaking, For Make Believers, On Directing, On Producing, On writing, Playwriting, Podcasting, Preproduction, Producing, screenwriting, TV Writing

After 20+ years pitching and selling projects in Hollywood, I’ve picked up a few tricks and I want to share them with you.

Stop waiting, Fam

by Monice Mitchell Simms on January 7, 2023 in Filmmaking, For Make Believers, On Directing, On Producing, On writing, Playwriting, Podcasting, Poetry, Preproduction, Producing, screenwriting, TV Writing

I’m done waiting, too.

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Daddy

by Monice Mitchell Simms on January 5, 2023 in About Me

Love you always.

Let’s Go, 2023!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on January 4, 2023 in Audiobooks, For Make Believers, Novel writing, On Producing, On writing, Podcasting, Producing

Checked off my first Zoom meeting of 2023.

My Write Now

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

Me writing a screenplay vs…

Happy New Year

by Monice Mitchell Simms on January 1, 2023 in About Me

from my first walk of 2023, Fam!

Rest in Power

by Monice Mitchell Simms on December 29, 2022 in On writing

Enjoy scoring eternal goals, Pelé.

2023 Note to Self

by Monice Mitchell Simms on December 19, 2022 in Filmmaking, For Make Believers, Independent Publishing, notes to self, Novel writing, On Directing, On Producing, On writing, Podcasting, Producing, screenwriting, TV Writing

Don’t worry about who else is making burgers…

Happy Birthday Dayna!

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

Had some holiday fun celebrating the birthday of TV-EP Diva, Dayne Lynn North, this weekend!

Fam, a reminder

by Monice Mitchell Simms on December 6, 2022 in For Make Believers, Independent Publishing, Inspired Authors Indie Publish, On writing, Smart Authors Self Publish

Charles Dickens self published “A Christmas Carol,”…

Agojie! Wu Suu!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on December 4, 2022 in Filmmaking, For Make Believers, On Directing, On Producing, On writing, Producing, screenwriting

Was a honor experiencing #TheWomanKing screening and Q&A tonight with some of the amazing women behind the film.

Love Christmas Movies?

by Monice Mitchell Simms on December 2, 2022 in Filmmaking, On Producing, On writing

If you do, I got a special one for ya!

Fam, PLEASE VOTE!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on December 2, 2022 in On writing

My bestie’s book #PROTECTORSOFWAKANDA has been nominated in the #BlackBookAwards!

Happy Dec. 1st, Fam

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

From four generations of Weems women.

Happiness is…

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

Your friend gifting you a belated birthday carrot cake (my favorite 😊) on Thanksgiving!

Pure Joy

by Monice Mitchell Simms on November 13, 2022 in About Me, Essays, For Make Believers

Fam, a funny thing happens when you’re an artist.

Happy Veteran’s Day, Baby

by Monice Mitchell Simms on November 11, 2022 in About Me

I loves me a man in uniform.

What A Difference A Day Makes

by Monice Mitchell Simms on October 26, 2022 in About Me

Woke up with my late grandma’s favorite singer’s song playing in my ear…

What Up, Doe, FiftyFun!

by Monice Mitchell Simms on October 24, 2022 in About Me

Thanks, Fam, for all of the birthday love yesterday.

Fam, A Reminder…

by Monice Mitchell Simms on October 16, 2022 in About Me, For Make Believers

Wow. The timing of this memory is ALWAYS on time.

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