We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Chase Lloyd a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Chase, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?

I began my creative writing journey when I was elementary school. For fun, I would sit down and write my own short stories. I always lived inside of my own head, and writing became an outlet for me. As the years passed, I would continue to write my own stories. It wasn’t until, I got to college, that I decided that I wanted to major in creative writing. I have always been a movie buff, and I knew that screenwriting, was what I wanted to do. Looking back on it, I wish that I hadn’t of taken so much time off from my writing, upon graduating. It wasn’t until 2018, that I picked back up with my screenwriting. I am currently working on my first big project “KRISTOFF”, which is a spec t.v. series script, which takes place in Miami, FL. I feel like the biggest obstacle (s) that was standing in my way, was me. There was a long period of time, in which I thought that my writing wasn’t good. Although my family and peers, said the complete opposite.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I have always been into the arts, creative writing in particular. I began my writing career in the 5th grade. While a lot of my peers were into video games and other entertaining gadgets that most kids are at the age, I would sit down and begin crafting my own short stories. I can vividly remember, being so excited about my work, I would take my stories to my English teacher at the time, for him to read. It paid off, he liked my work so much, that he recommended me to enter a writing contest for the local new paper, which at the time, had a section for children who wanted to express their creative abilities. I entered my writing twice and both times, I received recognition. It stuck with me, on up through college, when I decided to major and obtain my B.A. in English (Creative Writing) from Eastern Kentucky University. I’ve always been a movie buff, constantly quoting lines from movies, I knew then, that I wanted to be a screenwriter.

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.

One thing about my screenplays that the audience can always expect, is authenticity. Each script will have an element from my life that I’ve experienced. Be it a particular relationship, job, or just an encounter with someone I’ve met. I’m a man of many hats. I’ve served as a Correctional Officer, Police Officer, I’m still a licensed professional boxer and mixed martial artist (7 styles of fighting) , fluent in Spanish, can speak with a British accent (a secret that NO ONE knows) all these things and so much more, make up who I am, and will be cast in my screenplays. I’ve faced and continue to face many adversities. I’m I’ve made a lot of sacrifices and have encountered a lot of disappointment, making those sacrifices. But I am truly grateful for those things because I have grown so much as a person. One thing I will say about myself, is that I am an empty vessel. I’m able to adapt to any situation, no matter how challenging, I’m able to find common ground with just about anyone, no matter your ethnicity, sex, religion etc.… I believe that the world is our playground, have fun in it. It is this mindset, that has allowed me to create the stories that I do.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

The most rewarding thing for me being a creative is, the ability to actually create. I feel that as humans, by nature we are creatives and to be able to tap into that creative side of ourselves and the ability to leave a piece of us on this earth, through our creative work. That to me is the most important and rewarding part about being a screenwriter.

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