American movies and TV shows are watched around the world, but to others, we do some weird stuff. For this lighter session, we analyze the depiction of Americans in entertainment based on the Buzzfeed list “37 Things Americans Do In Movies/TV Shows That Truly Confuse Non-American.”
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Session #115 – Contained Scripts
Contained scripts are in high demand. We discuss writing a contained script and why you might want to.
Listen NowSession #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.
Listen NowSession #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!
Listen NowSession #97 – Should You Hire a Writing or Career Coach?
Should you hire a writing coach to help you with your latest script? Or maybe a career coach to guide you on your journey?
Listen NowSession #90 – Rachanee and Tom Go Back to School with Masterclass
Rachanee and Tom share their experiences become students in Masterclass.
Listen NowSession #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?
Listen NowSession #69 – Notes Etiquette
Getting notes on your projects can be a harrowing experience. How you give them is just as important. In today’s session, we discuss how to deal with notes from both sides.
Listen NowSession #68 – Newbie Guide to Screenwriting
You’ve dashed your parents’ hopes and decided you want to be a screenwriter. We often get asked questions from people who, not too far in the distant past, we were: The Newbie Screenwriter.
Listen NowSession #67 – Handling Rejection
We will undoubtedly receive a mountain of “no’s” and “passes” before, if ever, we get our first “YES!” How you handle rejection can make or break you in the business of screenwriting, or books, magazines, blocks, advertising, etc.
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