When he’s not writing novels, HN Deeb writes scripts. He currently writes on How To Get Away With Murder. His other television credits include See, FBI, and Blindspot, and he has served as an Advisor in Residence for the Sundance Institute Collab. His big break came when he was selected for the prestigious Warner Bros. Television Writers’ Workshop. Before that, he was a linguistic anthropologist and an international lawyer, and brings his love of language, culture, and law to bear on his stories. He lives with his partner amid extended family in southern California, where the long-term water crisis is real and growing.
HN DeebIt's so easy to spiral with writer's block. My instinct is to dig in, which just means digging the hole deeper. So I try to get out of my own head and…moreIt's so easy to spiral with writer's block. My instinct is to dig in, which just means digging the hole deeper. So I try to get out of my own head and step away. The best ways for me are to find someone I trust to be a sounding board for ideas or to get some physical exercise/fresh air. It's amazing what making yourself let go will do for creativity. (less)
HN DeebMy job is to imagine worlds - I can go anywhere and do anything! There are always boundaries once you start focusing, of course, but there are also al…moreMy job is to imagine worlds - I can go anywhere and do anything! There are always boundaries once you start focusing, of course, but there are also always endless possibilities. (less)