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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Session #66 – The Moral of the Story
In this session, Tom struggles with Hollywood films lacking moral fiber. Do movies still teach morals? Or we just stuffing our faces with popcorn while stuff explodes on screen?
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Session #64 – What We’re Watching – Podcasts and YouTube for Writers
In today’s session, we share with you some of the podcasts and YouTube channels we listen to and watch, and recommend, as writers to navigate our careers and improve our skills.
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Session #63 – Retroactive Continuity (Retcon)
Wait! When did that become a thing? You just got Retconned! In this week’s session, we discuss the use and abuse of Retroactive Continuity in movies and films.
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Session #61 – Best Advice: Breaking In
We’re all in this together! Here’s some of the best advice we’ve heard from writers who’ve “made it” on how they got there.
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Session #52 – A Blockbuster One Year Retrospective
52 weeks ago, we started Writers Group Therapy to help other writers navigate their writing, careers and Hollywood. How are we doing? In this 52nd session, we look back on a year of podcasts. Thanks to all our listeners, those from Session #1 to those that are just joining the group now.
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Session #50 – We Have Bad Taste
Sometimes you just can’t help but like a show or movie that everyone else thinks are completely unfit for human consumption. In this week’s session we discuss the things we loved that others hated. Spoiler alert! – We discuss key plot points to movies and TV shows, most listed below, but may have missed a few.
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Session #48 – A Writer’s Guide to Diversity
In our session today, we discuss the how and why of creating diverse characters and stories in your scripts, avoiding stereotypes, and how diverse shows and movies have changed over time.
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Session #45 – Writing Personal Statements
Have you ever been confronted by the dreaded “personal statement,” required with many screenwriting fellowships or contest? Do you hate writing…about yourself? In this week’s session, we break down what to include, and what not to include, in your personal statement.
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Session #42 – Building Your Team
Screenwriting isn’t the solitary endeavor people often think it is. It takes a team. In Session 42, we discuss who you need on your team, when to bring them on and where you might find them.
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