This week’s session is an interview with Gustavo Sampaio, the Founder and
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Session #79 – Is it a Sequel, a Remake, or a Rehash
“Mary Poppins Returns,” “The Force Awakens,” “Star Trek,” “Fast & The Furious”… are these sequels, remakes or just rehashes? Why, besides money, does Hollywood seem to reinvent the wheel with franchises? SPOILERS!
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Fighting Writer's Block and Other Literary Ailments
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Session #83 – What’s Happening In Hollywood?
The past few months in Hollywood have been CRAZY! In today’s session, we discuss what’s going on between the WGA (Writers Guild of America) and the ATA (Association of Talents Agents), the college admissions scandal and the stars caught up in the sting, the dumping on Netflix by the Academy, actors and directors, and Disney’s takeover of 20th Century Fox. Writers Group Therapy – Session 83 – What’s Happening In Hollywood? SHOW NOTES: Hollywood Reporter: As Academy Confronts Netflix Question…Hollywood Reporter: Over 7,000 Writers Fire Their Agents…Hollywood Reporter: As Layoffs Arrive, Disney and Fox Staff Voice FrustrationsHollywood Reporter: College Admissions Scandal Sparks Hollywood Panic…
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Session 82 – Tom’s Adventures in Wonder Con
Wonder Con, produced in the Spring in Anaheim, California by the same company that produces San Diego Comic Con (i.e. the mothership of all comic cons), provides opportunities for writers to network and learn, as well as have a lot of fun. Tom shares his experiences from his trip to Wonder Con 2019 in this week’s session. Writers Group Therapy – Session 82 – Tom’s Adventures in Wonder Con SHOW NOTES:Wonder Con Website: https://www.comic-con.org/wca
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Session #81 – Writing in a (Genre) Rut
Are you stuck in a genre rut? We’re often told, as writers, to focus on one genre. Does being in a rut, in what we write and watch, make us less well rounded as writers? What can you do to get out of a rut?
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Session #80 – Surviving Hollywood
Living the dream in Hollywood – it’s a marathon, not a sprint. How do you survive the ups and (frequent) downs? What keeps you going?
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Session #79 – Is it a Sequel, a Remake, or a Rehash
“Mary Poppins Returns,” “The Force Awakens,” “Star Trek,” “Fast & The Furious”… are these sequels, remakes or just rehashes? Why, besides money, does Hollywood seem to reinvent the wheel with franchises? SPOILERS!
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Session #78 – How to be a Relationship Pro
How do you build relationships like a pro in the industry? Do you send holiday gifts? Birthday cards? Friend on Facebook? Why professional relationships are important and how to maintain them in this week’s session. Share your experiences below! Writers Group Therapy – Session 78 – How to be a Relationship Pro SHOW NOTES: None this episode
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Session #77 – Best Practices in Fair Use
How did they get away with using all those companies in “Ralph Breaks The Internet”? (May contain SPOILERS!) In today’s session we discuss Fair Use.
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Session #76 – Interview NoHo Cinefest Founder Gustavo Sampaio
This week’s session is an interview with Gustavo Sampaio, the Founder and Director of the NoHo Cinefest in North Hollywood, now in its sixth year. He is also a writer, producer, director and editor. We discuss the upcoming festival and his film “GAIA.” Writers Group Therapy – Session 76 – Interview with Gustavo Sampaio, Founder and Director of the NoHo Cinefest SHOW NOTES: NoHo CinefestGustavo on IMDbGustavo on Twitter
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Session #75 – Works for Hire: Controlling Your Creations
Who owns the characters, worlds and stories you create? This session looks into what is a “word for hire,” and what it means to your creative future.
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Session #74 – IMDB for Writers with Kari Nissena
In this week’s session, we talk with Kari Nissena, an actor, producer and transformation coach on how we writers can improve our image on IMDB.
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