Volume 1, Issue 3 |
Volume 1 Issue 3
KT: I am originally from Florence, South Carolina. I attended the University of South Carolina where I
majored in Marketing/Public Relations.
IAE: What or who inspired you to become a writer?
KT: Writing has always been cathartic for me. It is an outlet and a reminder of what could be if only
planned accordingly. My grandmother was always a great influence with her writing. I grew up telling stories,
enjoying libraries and in fifth grade my English Teacher was an audacious, young and current man named Mr.
David Floyd. He instilled the notion that writing was not for everyone but with natural talent should be fostered
and developed. Throughout High School I enjoyed Creative Writing, Folklore and the like. It continued into the
college years but was never something I thought I would pursue. Traumatic events in my life led to my mother’s
diagnosis of a condition called Myasthenia Gravis and I began blogging and documenting the impact that
relationships with myself and others had on my outlook. I was determined to find a way to see something to be
thankful for in a very dismal and dark time.
IAE: How were you able to network your way into being a screenwriter for Nickelodeon?
KT: And can you please tell us a little about the project if it doesn’t violate your confidentiality agreement? I can’
t say too much about the project since it is presently still in developmental stages but I honestly think it was
sheer luck combined with hard work. I have always been a “social networker” and through blogging, guest
blogging, and freelance writing I was given the opportunity to interact with very cool people. One of my Twitter
buddies read my writing and he had collaborated with someone who was developing a new show for Teen Nick
called ‘Gigantic.’ I sent in a Spec Script and while everything is still new it is opening many doors for me. I
absolutely love the energy that is permeated throughout the network and production companies involved with
the project. It honestly is an honor to even be considered as a part of such a youthful and enterprising team.
IAE: What other projects are you currently working on?
KT: As of now, I am continuing to blog and freelance. There are several writers and producers that I’ve had the
opportunity to network with. Talented people that I have come to respect in the writing nexus have some of the
most developmentally innovative ideas for structurally sound shows, webisodes and films. I absolutely love the
idea and conversations about collaborating with them on their new efforts.
IAE: For the aspiring writer who’s drawing inspiration from your story; what would you say is the
most challenging, as well as the most rewarding, part of your job?
KT: The most challenging part of writing is having a way to convey all of the ideas you may have. I used to
think that things were easy and just handed to you because of who you were associated with, or what your last
name may be. The great thing about this era is that talent can get you to the place you want to be if you’re
patient and persistent. I did not give up my day job; I write at night. I have had to sacrifice some aspects of my
social life, but the payoff is worth it. When you do something you love, it really is more fun and less of a chore.
When it becomes a chore, the toll is not worth it. I apply that to all aspects of my life. I am also 28 years old, so
to embark on something that many have done since they were teens is challenging at times; but I am thankful
for the life experiences I have endured that made me more mature. Maturity and professionalism should never
be underestimated. I am living proof that a sad beginning with misguided turbulence along the path of life is not
the way the story has to end. Redemption and retribution are there for the people who put in the effort to make
their lives into something they want.
IAE: If you could change anything about this business, what would it be and why?
KT: To be completely honest with you the only thing I have observed is that it can be more political than it
should; with that being said, I should also acknowledge that new outlets of media allow viewership of some
QUALITY production. You can have a great script with terrible actors and production but people will still watch.
The catch-22 is you can also have terrible writing with a few well-known celebs and people will watch. Through
the web, general audiences have more outlets for their interests, so type casting will soon be a thing of the
past. Someone told me to find a niche and write it, but I don’t believe that is the case anymore. I absolutely
love Daytime T.V., but through freelance, I had to write a Horror Short. It was out of any element I would have
chosen but I did it to prove that I could expand my credibility and it became something I am very proud of.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON KAYLEE TURBEVILLE PLEASE VISIT: www.kayleeturbeville.blogspot.com
majored in Marketing/Public Relations.
IAE: What or who inspired you to become a writer?
KT: Writing has always been cathartic for me. It is an outlet and a reminder of what could be if only
planned accordingly. My grandmother was always a great influence with her writing. I grew up telling stories,
enjoying libraries and in fifth grade my English Teacher was an audacious, young and current man named Mr.
David Floyd. He instilled the notion that writing was not for everyone but with natural talent should be fostered
and developed. Throughout High School I enjoyed Creative Writing, Folklore and the like. It continued into the
college years but was never something I thought I would pursue. Traumatic events in my life led to my mother’s
diagnosis of a condition called Myasthenia Gravis and I began blogging and documenting the impact that
relationships with myself and others had on my outlook. I was determined to find a way to see something to be
thankful for in a very dismal and dark time.
IAE: How were you able to network your way into being a screenwriter for Nickelodeon?
KT: And can you please tell us a little about the project if it doesn’t violate your confidentiality agreement? I can’
t say too much about the project since it is presently still in developmental stages but I honestly think it was
sheer luck combined with hard work. I have always been a “social networker” and through blogging, guest
blogging, and freelance writing I was given the opportunity to interact with very cool people. One of my Twitter
buddies read my writing and he had collaborated with someone who was developing a new show for Teen Nick
called ‘Gigantic.’ I sent in a Spec Script and while everything is still new it is opening many doors for me. I
absolutely love the energy that is permeated throughout the network and production companies involved with
the project. It honestly is an honor to even be considered as a part of such a youthful and enterprising team.
IAE: What other projects are you currently working on?
KT: As of now, I am continuing to blog and freelance. There are several writers and producers that I’ve had the
opportunity to network with. Talented people that I have come to respect in the writing nexus have some of the
most developmentally innovative ideas for structurally sound shows, webisodes and films. I absolutely love the
idea and conversations about collaborating with them on their new efforts.
IAE: For the aspiring writer who’s drawing inspiration from your story; what would you say is the
most challenging, as well as the most rewarding, part of your job?
KT: The most challenging part of writing is having a way to convey all of the ideas you may have. I used to
think that things were easy and just handed to you because of who you were associated with, or what your last
name may be. The great thing about this era is that talent can get you to the place you want to be if you’re
patient and persistent. I did not give up my day job; I write at night. I have had to sacrifice some aspects of my
social life, but the payoff is worth it. When you do something you love, it really is more fun and less of a chore.
When it becomes a chore, the toll is not worth it. I apply that to all aspects of my life. I am also 28 years old, so
to embark on something that many have done since they were teens is challenging at times; but I am thankful
for the life experiences I have endured that made me more mature. Maturity and professionalism should never
be underestimated. I am living proof that a sad beginning with misguided turbulence along the path of life is not
the way the story has to end. Redemption and retribution are there for the people who put in the effort to make
their lives into something they want.
IAE: If you could change anything about this business, what would it be and why?
KT: To be completely honest with you the only thing I have observed is that it can be more political than it
should; with that being said, I should also acknowledge that new outlets of media allow viewership of some
QUALITY production. You can have a great script with terrible actors and production but people will still watch.
The catch-22 is you can also have terrible writing with a few well-known celebs and people will watch. Through
the web, general audiences have more outlets for their interests, so type casting will soon be a thing of the
past. Someone told me to find a niche and write it, but I don’t believe that is the case anymore. I absolutely
love Daytime T.V., but through freelance, I had to write a Horror Short. It was out of any element I would have
chosen but I did it to prove that I could expand my credibility and it became something I am very proud of.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON KAYLEE TURBEVILLE PLEASE VISIT: www.kayleeturbeville.blogspot.com
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