In this installment of the Detroit Worldwide Podcast, Marquis connects with fellow Wayne State University graduate, Monice Mitchell Simms, who is an award-winning screenwriter, author, playwright, and filmmaker based out of Los Angeles, CA.

In this episode, Monice discusses her love and introduction into writing, and how writing provided her with a voice and safety net as a child growing up in Detroit.

Additionally, Monice discusses her journey to Wayne State University where she earned a degree in journalism and how her aspirations to become a Hollywood screenwriter led to walk away from a promising career in media.

Finally, Monice highlights her overall career as a screenwriter and the decision that prompted her to pursue her PhD in sociology as an adult learner.

About Monice:

Monice Mitchell Simms is an award-winning screenwriter, author, filmmaker, playwright, journalist, podcaster, a  2019 Producer Guild of America Diversity alum. 

"Redeemed", the film she adapted to screen is currently streaming on BET+ and Apple TV+

She wrote, produced, and directed "Carmin's Choice" and "Rain" for Showtime. Additionally,  she served as co-writer and producer for the documentary, "Two Classes of 1968", which premiered in 2021 and will be making film festival rounds in 2022. 

Monice has also penned seven books, including her children’s tale, “Nana’s Fridge,”  and her historical fiction novel, “Address: House of Corrections,” is also a fan favorite  audio drama on Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Apple scripted podcasts. 

A native daughter of Detroit, Monice holds a BA in journalism from Wayne State  University, a MFA in film from Columbia College Chicago and is pursuing a Ph.D. in  Sociology. 

Monice has a slate of original and adapted projects in development.  

Connect with Monice: 

Website:    www.monicemitchellsimms.com

Twitter:       @monicemitchell

Instagram:   @monicemitchellsimms