In this session we talk with manager-turned-agent Joseph Fronk about working through the Covid 19 crisis and what writers should be doing now to prep for after.
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Fighting Writer's Block and Other Literary Ailments
Session #109 – Living and Working in Hollywood in Covid 19 times with Steven Smith
In this session, one of our favorite guests is back, screenwriter, producer, documentarian and author Steven Smith, to discuss working in Hollywood in Covid 19 lockdown times.
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Session 108 – WGT Live – Hollywood working virtually – Covid 19 vs Hollywood – WGA says no strike in May – Paradigm signs WGA agreement
In this session, we discuss writing about a crisis IN the middle of the crisis, increased copyright fees, Hollywood working virtually, WGA news, and more.
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Session 107 – “Ex Pat” Comedy Podcast, WGA, Covid-19 vs Hollywood, Pilot Season & More
On this session, Tom interviews Rachanee about her new comedy podcast “Ex Pat.” Also, we discuss how Covid-19 is impacting Hollywood and how you can prepare for it, WGA and NBCUniversal, more Pilot Season news, Streamers and Basic Cable channel alliances.
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Session #106 – Sam Gasch from the Ideal Remake podcast, Mini-Slug lines and lots of news
In this mega-session of Writers Group Therapy, we interview Sam Gash, host of the “Ideal Remake” podcast, as well as discuss the Oscars, the Mini-Slug line, WGA’s upcoming contract negotiations and studios stockpiling scripts, Mulan, Representation, NBC’s Peacock streamer and more!
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Session #105 – Awards Season – Pilot Season – What’s next for Disney+ & Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker
In this session of Writers Group Therapy, we discuss Awards Season including the Oscar and WGA Awards nominations, Pilot Season, Disney+ post Mandalorian, and Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker.
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Session #104 – COPPA is coming to town! – Narrative Podcasts – Holiday Networking & More!
Happy Holidays! In this session, we talk about our awesome listeners on Spotify, networking through the holidays, a #PayUpHollywood update. YouTubers preparing for #COPPA enforcement, and the growth of narrative podcasts and how/why/should you make one.
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Session #103 – Interview with Daybreak Writer/Executive Producer Aron Eli Coleite & More
In this session, we interview Aron Coleite, the Executive Producer and writer of Netflix’s new apocalyptic show “Daybreak.” We also discuss how streamers are taking films from theaters and how that impacts writers, Tom’s latest Masterclass update, film festival fiascos and how to avoid them, and fellowship deadline changes of which you should be aware.
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Session #102 – RIP Original Specs – MoviePass Dead? – Early Oscar Contenders – TikTok, Hollywood and Will Smith
With HBO Max (Warner Bros.) and Disney+ pulling their branded films and shows behind their walled-off kingdoms, will networks, and theaters, see more original spec scripts filling their screens? Also, MoviePass is dead, finally…or not? Early Oscar contenders. TikTok as a new place to source talent…and Will Smith.
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Session #101 – Writer Grant Moran & Kepyr.org – WGA v. ATA update – How to ask for what you want – Creator’s Society
Writer Grant Moran & Kepyr.org – WGA v. ATA update – How to ask for what you want – Creator’s Society
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