Hallmark Persuasive Essay Topics

There 's just something about Hallmark and Christmas. In our household, we typically watch little else but the Hallmark Channel during the holidays. And if you ever wondered about the immensely gifted people bringing such joyful stories to us through the art of writing, permit me to introduce you to one of these extraordinary writers--Carley Smale. Recently, she agreed to answer a few questions about her career, including her most notable Hallmark works.

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RH: What inspired you to pursue a career in the entertainment industry and especially as a screenwriter? What kind of training have you had to prepare for these jobs?

CS: Every since I was a young kid, I have adored movies of all genres

Once I graduated, I was lucky enough to get hired by them and eventually became the director of development for all their Christmas content. Basically, the idea for Christmas Parade was developed by my boss at the time, and once Hallmark greenlit it, they needed a writer ASAP. I was lucky enough to get the call. I am forever grateful to my boss for giving me that chance. It has opened a lot of doors for me.

Also, tell us about On the Twelfth Day of Christmas? Where did you get the idea, and how was it received?

Initially, the concept I came up with was called The 12 Cards of Christmas. Basically I thought the idea would work really great for Hallmark since it was based around cards. Then I just wrote a treatment for it (a two to ten page outline of what the movie is about) one weekend and showed my boss on the Monday. He was really into it and eventually sent it to Hallmark. Within a few days, it was greenlit and the next thing I knew, it was being made that summer. From what I remember, it was the number one TV movie of the weekend and had over three million views. That was really exciting.

As a screenwriter, how long does the process take from idea to submitting final script? Do you ever visit the set during

The Christmas tree is my favorite thing to decorate, and I always put white twinkling lights in my bedroom.

As you have done some other jobs in the industry, what are your favorite jobs to do? What are the most challenging?

I would say the most challenging yet most fun is screenwriting. It can be a bit overwhelming and lonely at times when all you have is yourself to blame when things aren 't working well. Writer 's block can be very draining. But when things are clicking and going right, it 's such a great feeling. I also directed once as well, and that was so much work but very gratifying as well.

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There is practically nothing I love more than spotlighting people just like Carley who are blissfully industrious behind the scenes to bring such beauty and warmth to light in clever Christmas tales that warm our hearts and charm our souls. As a writer myself, I always have unending repsect for those in this profession, and I hold Carley in my highest esteem for her dedication to such heartfelt endeavors that are accomplished so impeccably. And we have to be somewhat kindred spirits if she adores the holidays as much as I. While we will all miss savoring a new Christmas offering from her creative spirit this year, we 'll certainly revel in the ones that Hallmark will show throughout the season, and I, for one, can hardly wait till next year when she might bring the grandest and most vivid of her