Description

Seasoned professionals in the Christmas movie industry offer crucial advice for screenwriters.

Insights include the necessity of aligning scripts with market demands and the importance of acknowledging and pursuing one's writing ambitions without delay. Contributors also stress the benefits of creating passive income streams and understanding the enduring nature of a screenwriting career.

Additionally, the conversation revolves around advocating for innovative storytelling within the Christmas genre and maintaining realistic expectations while fostering self-compassion on the journey to becoming a successful screenwriter. These diverse perspectives provide an invaluable roadmap for navigating the complexities of the Christmas movie screenwriting industry.

Chapters

0:00:00 Introducing the Christmas Movie Screenwriter Podcast, Episode 9

0:01:20 Best Advice of 2023: Writing for the Market

0:02:09 Breaking into the Film and TV Industry

0:03:36 Independent Films: A Path to Building a Career

0:04:30 Stop Wasting Time, Embrace Your Calling

0:06:01 The Dangers of Saying No Too Often

0:06:13 Learning from past mistakes and being more conscious

0:07:10 The benefit of good work ethic and consistent writing

0:08:28 Being assertive and reading more scripts for success

0:09:26 Setting up passive income and embracing the long haul

0:14:13 Challenging the Christmas genre with innovative storytelling

0:16:40 Give yourself a break

0:18:18 Wrapping up 2023

The Christmas Movie Screenwriter Podcast – Episode 9
Best Advice of 2023
Show Notes

GUEST: Jennifer Snow  - Author, Screenwriter
Website: https://www.jennifersnowauthor.com
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10591316/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

GUEST: Charles Shyer - Director, Writer, Producer
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0796124/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

GUEST: Paula Tiberius - Screenwriter
Website: https://www.paulatiberius.com
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1516732/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

GUEST: Samantha Herman - Screenwriter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s_hermy/
IMDB: https://imdb.to/3QV88CR

GUEST: Eirene Donohue - Screenwriter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eirenetrandonohue/
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5149399/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

GUEST: Peter Sullivan - Film Exec, Writer, Director
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petersullivan_director/
Company: https://hybridpresents.com/
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0838289/?ref_=fn_al_nm_2

GUEST: Ansley Gordon - Screenwriter, Actress
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3624160/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ansleygordon/
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Ansleygordon
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sweatyhandsans