On this session of writers group therapy, we have Summer Shelton, many
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Session #206 – How to spot red flags in writing gigs
In this session, we talk about what we’re working on, and how
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Session #206 – How to spot red flags in writing gigs
In this session, we talk about what we’re working on, and how we got those writing gigs, and what to look out for when looking for and taking gigs.
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Session #205 – Urban fantasy author and entertainment journalist Randee Dawn
On this session, we have Randee Dawn, an author whose books and stories reflect her work as a journalist covering the music and entertainment industries. Her first novel was a pop-culture fantasy titled “Tune in Tomorrow” published in 2022 called a “wild ride” and “funny as hell” as it takes readers into a world of alternate reality TV. Her latest book “The Only Song Worth Singing” comes out in April and looks backstage at the music industry with a supernatural twist.
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Session #204 – Gatekeepers
Hollywood has always had gatekeepers, the people who say what films and shows get made. They have traditionally been the agents, talent/lit agencies and managers. Today, the go-it-alone filmmakers, streaming networks and social media content creator world have changed that dynamic. How are these changes manifested and what do they mean for writers?
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Session #203 – State of the Industry 2025
We look at the latest trends in the industry and what we think 2025 holds for writers.
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Session #202 – Writer, director, producer Summer Shelton talks her new romantic drama “You & I”
On this session of writers group therapy, we have Summer Shelton, many multi-hyphenate of the new drama film “You & I,” that she wrote, produced, edited and starred in. It is also her directorial debut. Summer has won many awards for her films and shorts and is the recipient of five fellowships including the Cannes Producing Fellowship and the Sundance Institutes Bingham ray Creative Producing Fellowship.
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Session #201 – How writing styles have changed
Ask a dozen writers how to write and you’ll get twelve different takes. Language and style are not set in stone. Words change meaning, conventions get overwritten by conventional wisdom. How do you stay current with proper style, word usage and formatting guidelines? We discuss!
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Session #200 – Writing for yourself vs writing for others
Our 200th Episode! (And we totally forgot to say anything about it!?) Writing your spec script is usually a solitary task and the notes you get, you can take or leave, but what is it like to write for someone else, with their own vision, style and story requirements? We discuss the ins & outs, pros and cons, and what are some tips to help when writing for someone else.
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Session #199 – Interview with Cyndi Brec, YA Romance/Fantasy Author of “The Therans Series”
This session we talk with Cyndi Brec, author of the YA Fantasy/Romance series “The Therans” on the upcoming launch of her first book “Secrets Beneath Scars.”
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Session #198 – Evan Kelman, “Barron’s Cove” writer/director & CEO of ScriptGen
Evan Ari Kelman’s latest film, the elevated kidnapping thriller “Barron’s Cove,” premiered recently at the Hampton International Film Festival. The script was a semifinalist for the Academy’s Nicholl Fellowships and appeared on the Black List in 2021. Evan is also the CEO of ScriptGen, an AI company that creates tools for writers, designers, and producers to accelerate production and eliminate inefficiencies.
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Session #197 – Interview with “A Mistake” Writer/Director Christine Jeffs
On this session of Writers Group Therapy we have with us New Zealand writer/director Christine Jeffs to talk about her new medical drama “A Mistake” starring Elizabeth Banks. Previously Christine directed Amy Adams and Emily Blunt in “Sunshine Cleaning,” and Gwyneth Paltrow in “Sylvia.”
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