I'm shouting out people who have made my year survivable, in no order:

@semiote23 - strength + resilience + vulnerability
@alxmrvnclrk - ultra positive and open to learning
@WritingByErica - the most upbeat, most supportive
@JimmyRGeorge - smarts and empathy and kindness

1/

@UnicornFilmsLtd - making things happen for everyone, time-generous to a fault
@inkedwerdsmith - sharing pieces of yourself is brave
@tay_nanea - kind and thoughtful, gives huge compliments
@ditty1013 - gentle spirit, overflowing with genuine excitement for your success

2/

@DanielleNicki - wisdom and measured brilliance on and off the page
@sambwrite - understands why forks are important, easy laugh and smile
@MoMoshaty - holding all of us together, somehow
@JoshFeibus - you're not alone over there in Europe, and you dress like it's not 2020

3/

@timwestland - cheerful compadre and champion promoter of everyone
@AlisonWroby - stealth talent on the rise, thoughtful and patient
@ShaulaEvans - Asking questions to help jog us out of complacency
@scrnwriterchic - Industry threads are legendary. Kindness is overwhelming.

4/

@BenJohnson2018 - patient and thought-provoking.
@collinlieberg - doing your part to connect everyone
@jphilogden - The Thing. Public learning and teaching.
@Veronika_or - Generous and nurturing spirit
@Clingempeel - Hardest working invisible man I know.

5/

@JLisaJay - fires are burning brightly for you, for good reason
@jmelikidse - friendly, good-natured, open and honest.
@BogeyGuyC - is there anyone you haven't lifted up?
@ThisisKaia - wanting the best for us, puts skin in the game for the women she mentors

6/

@joheartsart - an earnest heart looking for truth
@ElainaCScott - unparalleled cheerleader and RT'er
@kylefandrews - uplifting new, exciting writers and dispensing indispensable knowledge
@MRomaskyWrites - positive, buoyant, generous, kind
@thelukepenn - You bring the peace

7/

@KatB_Wolfe - I see you liking and esp. RT'ing everyone. That's a less visible but valued contribution and I love that is how you support the community
@SixViolets - supportive and kind and honest
@NathOnTheRocks - always there for a positive uplift and encouraging word

8/

@victoriadecapua - honest, hard-hitting, open to dialogue
@HorrOrigins - you stepped up for the horror community, and it isn't going unnoticed.
@snarkylicious - people are hearing your voice read & elevate their scripts to a fine art
@obryantcj - So many notes. So generous!

9/

@johnzaozirny - epic insider manager threads, personable, generous w/replies. Goes a LONG way.
@Maverick_Vo - Never an unkind word for anyone
@DanielJSeco - More manager insider knowledge and keen eye for business.
@AnFarzin - is there a friendlier, more supportive mate?

10/

@pedrolisbao - smart, thoughtful, intriguing
@Jbug33 - an understated talent with big heart and soul to match
@davidwappel - gentle spirit of encouragement
@RealBrianCutter - kind personality masquerading as vicious wit
@inherentcharlie - vibrant and curious. delightful

11/

@BrianTrichon - encouraging, thoughtful and giver of kind words
@mustbe_themonet - big soul, big smile, big spirit
@AGComedy - helping us introverts level up our game
@thatCoffman - quiet genius hiding in plain sight
@Ann_imal - another quiet genius hiding in plain site

12/

@EvaSzigriszt - inspiring journey, incredibly hard worker, insightful, and currently kicking ass
@SamWritesMovies - pushing his skills and passion to the max
@smiley_jayson - bringing RealTalk, love him or hate him
@JJSmithPrime - best example of shows not tells

13/

There are countless others that I know I'm missing. I'm sorry, I wish I could name you all and highlight how amazing you are individually. Know that I admire and appreciate you all in ways you may never know.

Share your favorite people in this thread, or start your own!

/fin

okay a few more I remembered after I hit send:

@RSMFilmsLtd - You're so open and friendly to everyone.
@prex4 epic gif game
@GareRick love the pure cinema love you bring
@wdavisliterary - supporting so many folks--I SEE YOU in the background lifting others up

@supergayscripts - brings fire and passion
@avishaiw - so brilliant. guy is going places
@kevryanperson - wonderful Irish bloke, couldn't be friendier
@SeanTwoNames - spreading knowledge and inspiring us
@Leftovers_Movie - what a writer!! another kind and friendly face

More love coming b/c I keep remembering more folks I missed:
@JCKillpack you've got the heart of a warrior monk inside you.
@quoth_the_rave You are ready to break through walls with your fire.
@edithdrod I just admire you so much--every time you post I learn something

@DanShaked Actor who has brought everything to every table read he is in. 100% left on the field.
@storytellerdave The excitement and energy of a bear and I am here for it. Hell of a storyteller too.
@bglevine0319 For reaching out & for being kind and receptive

@ElizabethEadie for remembering
@DeleMage for RUM and for your smile from across the water
@aggiebrett for reminding us that being realistic is important
@heatherAtaylor secretly killing it from Canada
@GallagherMW Those presser stories are gold. Keeping it real.