Despite being told by doctors that he would never be able to make proper use of his sight, Ton refused to give up. Later, teachers told him that he couldn’t write due to his dyslexia, but he didn’t let that discourage him. Through hard work and perseverance, Ton has proven them all wrong.

In his early days, Ton Eijkemans pursued a career in information technology. With a clear understanding of how to assemble all kinds of things, computers held few secrets for him. But as his passion for photography grew, he switched tracks to pursue a career in graphic design, photography, and motion picture. His creative work has been published in various newspapers and magazines, and he has won several awards for his photography and short films. Eventually, Ton found the perfect match between his IT skills and his creativity in the field of marketing. Marketing requires both strong (visual) communication skills and expertise in the digital realm, and Ton has a clear understanding of both.

In addition to his career as a marketeer and hobby photographer, Ton is also active as a screenwriter. Having read numerous screenplays for studio validation and with weekly visits to the cinema, Ton has developed a deep understanding of story structure and dramatic conflict. Currently, he has written two features, several shorts, a comic book, and a children’s book. More work is on the way as he continues to write every single day.

A fictional story is a lie. It’s an exaggeration of real life, cut into the most interesting parts and told in a way that has the strongest emotional impact on you, the reader. But these combined lies that make a good story often tell a form of the truth that can’t be explained with only words, It’s a truth that needs to be felt.

Have you ever had a great idea for a story, but struggled to put it down on paper? You’re not the only one. About 99% percent of stories will never see the light of day. Writing is an art form that requires dedication and perseverance. While it may sound easy, I can assure you from personal experience that it is anything but. Writing is an adventure filled with challenges.

When I wrote my first screenplay, ‘Scary‘, it took me over two years to complete. It was a challenging journey, but looking back, it was also an insightful period. It ignited a passion within me to continue writing, and since then, I have written several screenplays, a children’s book, and two comics. Some of these stories have ranked high in international competitions, and Scary was even featured on the prestigious Red List.

Writing is something that I truly enjoy, and having received various valuable feedback from people that stated that I have “a knack for it“, it’s something that I hopefully can do for the rest of my life.