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 #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 #195 – It’s been an AI Summer (and Season 8 Kickoff)
This summer, AI-related disruptions left the entertainment industry reeling. From video game devs and VO artists strikes over unregulated AI use to protests at Warner Bros. Studios, it’s clear that the rapid advancements in AI technology are causing major waves. In this episode, we explore the relationship between AI innovation and human creativity, and ask the question: can these two forces coexist in the world of storytelling?
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Session #186 – Notes to Myself
What happens when writers say and do stuff that comes back to haunt them? We discuss how the industry reacts to the personal actions of writers and what you should be cautious of when posting and vlogging.
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Session #185 – Fast Hollywood
Fashion was the first to get “fast” with “Fast Fashion.” Then saw the rise of “Fast Publishing” and “Fast Music.” Is Hollywood the next creative realm to get to the cheap and trendy treatment? We discuss what is “fast” and how it’s going to come for Hollywood.
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Session #183 – “Full Circle” creator/screenwriter Ed Solomon
Special guest, producer and screenwriter Ed Solomon talks about his writer’s journey and new show “Full Circle” on Max. Ed is know for writing blockbusters like “Men in Black,” “Charlie’s Angels,” and “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.” His latest show, the crime drama “Full Circle,” features Claire Danes, Dennis Quaid and Timothy Olyphant.
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Session #182 – 2024 Industry Bingo
In this episode, we fill out our 2024 Industry Bingo cards with our predictions for the entertainment industry. Some predictions cover AI, unions, streaming, influencers, pilot season, and more.
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Session #180 – Interview with “Always Lola” Screenwriter/Director Jeffrey Crane Graham
Writer/Director Jeffrey Crane Graham discusses his new award-winning, John Hughesian coming of age dramedy Always Lola which is premiering for rent/purchase on most streaming platforms including Amazon Prime, YouTube and AppleTV. Jeffrey also teaches screenwriting and produces and cohosts the podcast “The Screen Writing Life.”
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Session #179 – Post WGA strike state of the industry
In this session we discuss the state of Hollywood post WGA strike while the SAG-AFTRA strike continues, as wells our own personal writing updates.
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Session #175 – We’re Back but Hollywood is still on Strike – Year 7 Premiere
We’re back from our Summer break, starting off our 7th year of Writers Group Therapy, but the WGA, and now SAG-AFTRA, are still on strike. We catch up on all the latest and look towards a fall with no premieres.
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