Keep Believing in Yourself
I was halfway asleep when hubby made the suggestion…
WGA Multi-Award-Winning Author – Screen- TV writer – Producer – Showrunner – Director of projects adapted from IP
I was halfway asleep when hubby made the suggestion…
Thank you, Mama Zora, for the reminder.
Enjoying the pool you never get in .
To my friend, Joy DeMichelle for earning two NAACP Theatre nominations!
Note to Self…
Sometimes, you gotta remind yourself you’re connected to the source greater than you. #BeachTherapy
This is not a drill.
In 1…2…3… #StrollinginSouthPas #WhoisMonice
Fam, I can’t stand bunny rabbits.
And you gotta take it old school.
Fam, every now and again – Ok, every week 😁 – I google my name just to see what’s out there.
Can’t wait to share. 😊
Fam, when a project chooses you, you must answer.
Actual footage of me strengthening my polish-rewrite.
Fam, my February Photo Dump.
Fam, filmmaking is hard.
So grateful to be your “peanut head” daughter. 😊
The documentary I co-wrote is screening next Wednesday (Feb.18th) at the Pan African Film & Arts Festival!
Fam, just published a new edition of my LinkedIn newsletter for you to check out.
Enjoying a Coney dog with your favorite girl.
Remembering Mr. Simms whisking me off for an impromptu weekday getaway.
Pulling an oldie but goodie out of the crates and sharing the stage…
Felt I was being watched…
Note to Self…
Sending kudos to Jemele Hill on her #NAACPImageAward nomination
To my bestie, Karama Horne (Integrated Marketing Lead), and the “Iyanu” creative team…
Fam, I’m grateful to share that “Two Classes of 1968” a doc that I co-wrote has been selected to appear in this year’s Pan African Film & Arts Festival!
Fam, I’ve always been fascinated with game shows.
Hey, Daddy.
Love you always.
Stretch or you’ll stiffen up. #HNY2026
Tradition. Beauty. The Future.
Fam, I’ve been avoiding writing an end of year recap.
Torrential rains battering LA for days pausing to let the sun pop out and it filling your heart with song.
Can’t wait to share.
Fam I can’t believe my blog is 16 years old today!
Fam, just when I thought my Thanksgiving holiday couldn’t get any better….
Fam, I had the pleasure of watching Eddie Murphy’s bio doc, “Being Eddie,” last night.
Behold, Boys and girls!
Almost becomes strolling in a horror film.
Hope you did, too!
Thank you, #AcademyofInteractiveVisualArts, for honoring #WorksNProgress with the w3 GOLD award for Best Use of Writing!
Strolling in South Pas.
A successful multi-genre writer.
Your award-winning podcuseries reaching 30K views in its first season!
Your hubby sending you a beautiful birthday cake bouquet and celebrating your 54th Bday with your two favorite girls.
Six-year-old Monie would be proud.
Dropping a little sunshine on your timeline to brighten your day.
I have no words.
Fam, one year ago today, I managed to convince some amazing artists to help me create something new.
Fam, today I learned that one of my favorite souls in the world has passed away.
You got this. ❤️
Fam, this is a #WorksNProgress gratitude post. ❤️
Fam, Hollywood can do a number on you as an artist.
Pray that the next 30 days blesses you!
Fam, I am THRILLED to share that #WorksNProgress has won the w3 GOLD award for “Best use of Writing” in podcasting!
Did you know you can listen to #WNP as an audio podcuseries, too?
One more day left in September and October like…
Fam, IMO, the best type of art flips the script and makes you hold up a mirror to yourself.
Fam, I’ve written 38 screenplays and teleplays in the last 30 years.
Fam, there’s something to be said about grown and sexy creators like us.
Hey, Fam! Got a new edition of my #WorksNProgress newsletter for you to enjoy on LinkedIn.
Completing the first season of your podcuseries and becoming a recipient of the Podcasting, Seriously Awards Fund. ❤️
6 episodes. 6 amazing conversations.
Fam, the Writer’s Guild of America sent out the call to protest Disney/ABC today for pulling Jimmie Kimmel’s show off the air for comments he made about Ch*rlie K*rk.
I’m so proud to share that we have officially completed Season One of #WorksNProgress!
It’s funny the things that stick with you…
Fam, I read a post recently that said you’ll never feel ready to do something that challenges you, because being ready isn’t a feeling — It’s a choice. That, for sure, has been my experience launching my podcuseries, Works~N~Progress. I’ve just been taking it one wobbly step at a time and slowly, but surely, wonderful…
Can’t wait for you to enjoy the finale episode of season one next week!
#IYKYK
#whoosa
Need to get back on the wall. #Rockclimbing #WhoIsMonice #BlackFolksrockclimb
THANK YOU, Jane, for sharing time with me on #WorksNProgress.
Fam, with so much going on the world, Jane’s advice is so simple, it needs no explanation.
Fam, here’s the truth nobody tells you about being a TV staff writer.
Fam. Mr. Simms is protective and doesn’t like me walking at night…
Fam, Dr. Martin Luther King once said that the most segregated hour in America is 11am Sunday morning.
This week #AlltheQueensMen was the #1 streamed scripted show on BET+!
Fam, filmmaking is a team sport.
Fam, I love me a true story.
It ain’t all about you Fam. It really ain’t. 😄
Hey, Fam! Got an achievement to share…
Fam, if any artist – writer, director, musician – tells you they don’t care about Oscars, Emmys or Grammys, they’re lying.
Fam, did you know you can also listen to it as an audio podcuseries too?
Fam, just want to take a moment to send heavenly congratulations to my late friend, Jacqueline “Jackie” Moore.
Episode Five, featuring my brilliant friend, #JaneAnderson is LIVE!
Your limited ear series, “Address:House of Corrections” being chosen for the Black Women in Audio Listening Party in New York!
I have another great storyteller coming up for August!
A lot can happen in a month!
Fam! We reached 20,000 views on #Youtube!!!
Fam, I was gonna write something deep about the wisdom Miles shares in this clip.
Hey, Fam, life is really life-ing right now, ain’t it?!
Fam, the #WNBA is a league steeped in herstory that’s having an absolute moment right now!
Fam, can you believe once upon a time, we waited to watch TV shows?
Fam, remember the Tom Hanks movie, “Forest Gump?”
I didn’t know Malcolm Jamal Warner.
For the heroes of their own stories – on life and on the page – this one’s for you!
Fam, I know me some drama.
Hey, Fam, ever wonder why some jokes work and others don’t?
This time to another guest storyteller of #WorksNProgress!
Fam, did you know you can also listen to it as an audio podcuseries too?
Happy WorksNProgress Wednesday, Fam!
Shouting CONGRATULATIONS to #JemeleHill and the team of behind the #Netflix docuseries, #SimoneBilesRising for their #emmy nomination!
Yesterday, I had a scare.
Fam, I usually forget I live near one of the coolest parks in the country.
Hey, Fam! I’m wrapping up my #WorksNProgress Remix-Fest today by bringing the funny!
Your podcuseries being suggested by YouTube on its shorts page. 😊
Dropping a second micro-episode highlighting the “secret sauce” that makes #WNP different from all other podcasts!
Fam, I’ma keep it real with you.
Fam, I’m so proud of myself. 😊
Jemele is #WhatUpDoe amazing.
In Jemele Hill’s deeply personal memoir, #Uphill, she shares a near death experience that made her reflect on this very question.
Many women struggle with being vulnerable. And Jemele is right there with us.
Did you know that Jemele Hill wanted to be a novelist before sports writing “got its hooks” in her?
I can’t wait for you to enjoy EP413 written by yours truly. 😊
Faith is not seeing the whole staircase and you still take the first step.
Fam, take notice. TELLL YOUR STORIES by any means possible.
Jemele Hill gave flowers to women sports journalists, who broke the glass ceiling for her.
Just kidding. I know today’s #Juneteenth.
Fam, ever considered how sports are microcosms to society that provide windows into our humanity?
❤️
What this says, Fam.
Fam, did you know you can also listen to #WorksNProgress as an audio podcast, too?
Happy #WorksNProgress Wednesay, Fam!
Fam, my heart is heavy.
Who got next?
It’s been a minute.
A wise person once said, “You’d be surprised by how far you get if you just keep going.”
Eddie and Miguel are awesome.
10K+ views for #WorksNProgress on YouTube in just two months, Fam?!
Not bad for our second month. 😊
Hi. My name is Monice. And I am a multi-hyphenate.
Fam, with every story I create, I try to write it from a place of intention.
All stories don’t have to be serious, but Eddie’s question about craft and intention for storytellers does beg a serious answer.
Fam, I gotta be honest. I’ve never had luck writing with a partner.
Fam, at my core, I’m a teaching artist.
Check out Miguel and I sharing our testimonies on assimilation #WorksNProgress as Chicano and African American filmmakers in Hollywood.
Fam, shouting CONGRATULATIONS to my friend, Joy DeMichelle!
Fam, know how some conversations stick with you?
Episode two of #WorksNProgress, featuring the Chicano TV writing duo, #EddieRuiz and #Miguel Duran is LIVE!
She’s my favorite. 😊
My Write Now. #WhoIsMonice #staytuned Thank you, Mr. Simms. ❤️
Actual footage of me continuing to build my own table. #WhoIsMonice
Fam, what a difference three weeks make.
Fam, I gotta apologize..
Got a goal or dream you want to achieve, Fam?
Talk about a blessing, Fam.
Discover the Art of Writing Humor!
Your “Works~N~Progress” podcuseries jumping from 400 to 3500 VIEWS in four days!
Fam, gotta take a moment to shout out our Works~N~Progress supastars!
We launched Works~N~Progress just 9 days ago and we’ve already clocked 44 subscribers and over 400 views!
Whaat, Fam? 100 more views in 3 days?!
Got a praise report, Fam!
Kimberly Allen is a TV writer, comedian, staff writer “Kold x Windy,” and producer of the upcoming short film, “Nola.” But most importantly, she’s a gem.
Hey, Fam! Only 3 DAYS until our WORKS~N~PROGRESS premiere!!
Thanks for indulging my posts about our first Motherland Sistah Trip, Fam. Hope you’ve enjoyed them.
Thank you for being a friend. Travel down the road and back again….
Fam, I’ve said this phrase so many times…
Fam, if you had told me a little more than a week ago that the next 8 days would help me grow…
Fam, I’m ecstatically PROUD to officially present the trailer for my podcuseries, Works~N~Progress!
Hey, Fam! Giving some shoutouts to three friends who are making a difference in the health and wellness space.
Hey, Fam! Dropping in to share a bright spot of good news.
Today, I’m sharing how and why I came up with my unique concept to have actors read our guests’ works~n~progress on the show.
Today, I’m sharing what Works~N~Progress’ special sauce is.
Today, I’m sharing how I hope to motivate others with the show.
Hey, Fam, life has a way of making you stop in your track sometimes.
Today, I’m sharing my why behind creating Works~N~Progress.
For those of you wondering what Works~N~Progress is and why in the world I’m doing it 😁, check this out.
Fam, yesterday was a perfect day. And that’s not hyperbole.
Today was a special day. A very special day.
Fam, with the way life has been life-ing for all of us lately, I’m excited to share a bright spot of good news!
My nephew, Elijah.
Gotta shout out four amazing women I’ve met and know who are slaying their stories on the small and big screens.
Today, I a featured guest in Afros & Audio’s BHM series to promote a NEW project I’ve been keeping under wraps.
Shouting out Detroit Storytellers!
Hey, Fam. If you’ve been following me, you know January was a rough month for us here in LA.
Fam, before you read this, let me first say, my headline is misleading.
Fam, I’ve got a personal request.
Today, after checking the air quality online, I masked up and ventured outside to take a walk…
#SurvivingSouthPas
Hey, Fam! Got a milestone to share…
Nikki Giovanni (June 7, 1943 – Dec. 9, 2024)
To when 20-year-old Monice thought, “I’m gone kill ’em wit this.”
To me and Daddy on my first film set as a director.
And discovered an area in my favorite park I had never seen before. 😊
How you help the kiddies trick or treat with you when you live on the fourth floor.
When your hubby orchestrates the sweetest gift, but you’ve been working so hard, so you’re clueless that friends “being in the neighborhood” is really a belated surprise BDay hang. 😄
Posting this early, Fam, because honestly…
WATCH Jemele Hill’s #AbovetheFold, premiering tonight on truTV!
Christmas has come early, Fam!
I’m so grateful.
Who dis?
Your Day One Poetry Family helping you surprise your BFF-Brother at his surprise 50th birthday party.
Hey, Fam, if you’ve been following me for awhile, you’ve probably read a post about my bestie-brother, Yella Boy.
Let the church say…
The heat wave finally breaking and being able to take a walk outside after a week.
Fam, it’s the golden time of day.
Fam, VP Kamala Harris. The next President of these United States.
Fam, I get it…
Fam, Clip 1: How hard it is to be a TV showrunner.
Proud to forever be part of such a kick-ass class!
Fam, I love writing. Nope, it’s deeper than that.
Fam, had the pleasure to speak to the talented inaugural class of Plenty of Pie Production Accelerator last night.
I was there! And helped raise more than ONE MILLION $$$!
ME!
Making the Rocaberti Writers’ Hall of Fame!
Fam, traffic is notorious in LA — especially when there’s a car accident on the 110..
Fam, I’m a walker. Anybody that knows me knows that.
Fam, ain’t nothing better than sister love.
Proud Auntie Alert!
Last month was the 10th Anniversary of my children’s book, “Nana’s Fridge!”
To celebrate Black Music month this year, I’m happy to share a clip s from our Telly Award winning docuseries!
Fam, I’m so proud to be in the company of two wonderful women creators who are also Telly Awards winners!
When your phone makes a collage of pics of you with your favorite guy. #TheSimms #tbt
WOW! The love keeps pouring in for our “Discovering West Africa: Ghana, Senegal, Cameroon with World Wide Nate” #TellyAwards win!
Fam! My heart is bursting with pride!
Detouring in da D….
Fam, have you’ve heard about the Tulsa and Rosewood massacres?
Strolling in South Pas…
When you and your momma make the exact same face in the exact same chair.
Actual footage of me continuing to create my own lane.
Fam, the life of a writer is the creative adventure of lifetime.
#StrollingSouthPas
Actual footage of me creating my own momentum.
Let’s get it!
Fam, it’s such a blessing when other artists see you.
Started meditating again today and this came to me, Fam.
Fam, it’s strange…
Thanks for the shove, David.
Fam, wrote a post about nearly giving up and then I get this FB memory reminder…
Fam, gotta admit…For the past few weeks I’ve been, in the words of The Color Purple’s Ms. Sophia, feeling “mighty bad.”
Fam, an admission….
Five years ago today, Daddy, you moved on to the upper room.
Fam, woke up this Leap Day morning with my late Auntie Rennie on my mind…
Actual footage of me rewriting a screenplay I’ve been living with for YEARS…
Fam, it’s no secret, show business is hard..
Fam, been a minute.
Fam, my momma was a young mother…
Fam, family is everything.
Taking an impromptu walk with your baby sis…
Fam, life comes at us fast and furious. But oh, what a blessing it is to take a moment to celebrate the ones you love….
Fam, I’m sad to share that my friend Cathleen has passed away.
The face you make after you shovel your momma’s snow. Again.
Having your work displayed…
Fam, I am so proud to be a Daughter of Detroit and this weekend I got to celebrate one of our literary gems…
A reminder, Fam.
Having an amazing meeting with a prolific producer…
Fam, poetry is my native tongue.
Me: Namaste, 2024. I will write today with intention….
Fam, 2023 didn’t take no prisoners, but I was still blessed with this Praise Report…
Fam, pulled a love letter about Zora out of the crates to celebrate my #AllAboutZora interview today…Hope yaw enjoy it!
Hey, Fam! I had a blast talking about the genius of #ZoraNealeHurston and how her words have inspired me.
Anybody that knows me, knows #ZoraNealeHurston is my heart and her words helped me trust my soul’s song.
Norman Lear, TV Legend, Dies at 101
Seek Peace. Find Peace.
In my best Ice Cube voice: “Today was a good day.”
Fam, happy to share I’ve completed the inaugural Showrunner Mentorship Academy!
A Gratitude Attitude.
Getting to spend 26 birthdays in a row with your favorite guy.
Question: Hey, Monice, what’d you do on your 52nd birthday?
Fam, just finished #OmarEpps and #ClarenceAHaynes’ #NubiaTheAwakening and couldn’t put it down it!
And BOOM goes the dynamite.
Actual footage of me reimagining my tv pilot. One more again.
Welp, Fam, our #WGAStrong strike is over and our vote to ratify our contract is on the horizon, but the fight ain’t over!
Fam, sometimes you spend four hours writing…
To when I was almost 30, but looked 17.
Hey, Fam! Was blessed with the wonderful news that our #writersstrike has earned us a tentative deal with studios and wanted to share another blessing with yaw…
Service is your sistah, Jenice Mitchell Ford, president of the Detroit chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., championing the next generation of artists!
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Can you believe it’s been 7 years since we spread your ashes?