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Ideal RemakeSeason 3 Wrap-Up!We did it! We made it to the end of 2020 and to the end of Season 3 of Ideal Remake. We did it everyone! Congratulations!!
This is a gratitude episode to thank EVERYONE who listened or took the time to be a guest on my show.
Those guests were:
No. Movie Guest 62 Pet Shop Austin Badgett 63 Willow JC Currais 64 The Secret of My Success Tom Loveman & Rachanee Lumayno 65 Strange Days Danny Bell 66 Clueless Isabella Egizi & Paul Presley 67 Scott Pilgrim vs The World PREMAKE Scott Carelli 68 Last Action Hero Daniel Oliveira 69 Ace Ventura: Pet Detective...2021-01-1133 min
Ideal RemakeThe Secret of My SuccessIf you’re gonna make it in the world of 80s, New York business, you’re gonna have to start in the mailroom! And then lie, cheat, and con your way up into the conference room! And hey, maybe you’ll meet a swell dame along the way.
We’re talking about The Secret of My Success with Tom Loveman (@tom_loveman) and Rachanee Lumayno (@rachaneelumayno)! This movie may have just been remade as a musical, but we didn’t… know that when we were recording! So we’re remaking it as a movie! Woo!
Guests:
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Writers Group TherapySession #18 - CoverageWhat is coverage? Is it necessary? Why do you need it? We discuss the pros and cons of getting your scripts covered.
Show Notes:
Articles on Coverage
GoodInARoom.com: Script Coverage - Is it worth it? https://goodinaroom.com/blog/script-coverage/
Inktip.com: When is the right time to get analysis? https://www.inktip.com/tips-analysis.php
Scritpmag.com: Why You Shouldn't Use a Script Coverage Service - http://www.scriptmag.com/features/primetime-why-you-shouldnt-use-a-script-coverage-service
The Value of Good Script Coverage: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/value-good-script-coverage-scott-baron/2018-01-0811 min
Writers Group TherapySession #17 - Keeping an Idea FileYou have the ideas. Now what do you do with them? We discuss how and why to keep an idea file.
SHOW NOTES:
Google Keep: keep.google.com - I (Tom) just discovered this free note keeping app from Google.
Evernote: www.evernote.com - Evernote syncs all your notes between all your devices and computer. Free basic or premium upgrades available.
Writer’s Journals – http://amzn.to/2jPSoA0 Planners and journals to keep your ideas in the old fashioned way2018-01-0105 min
Writers Group TherapySession #16 - New Year's 2018Do you have your new year's resolutions ready? Yeah, neither do we -- We have something better! We discuss some great ways to kick off 2018.
Visit www.writersgrouptherapy.com for more info.2017-12-2510 min
Writers Group TherapySession #15 - Write What Sells or What You LikeDo you write what's popular and hot? Or write the passion project you can't stop thinking about? In this week's session, we debate the pros and cons of writing what you like versus writing what sells.
Visit www.writersgrouptherapy.com for more info.2017-12-1811 min
Writers Group TherapySession #14 - HanukkahHappy Hanukkah! Keep those creative juices flowing with these fun writing prompts for the holiday (8 of them for the 8 days of Hanukkah).
Visit www.writersgrouptherapy.com for more info.2017-12-1106 min
Writers Group TherapySession #13 - Christmas 2017Happy holidays! You've bought the tree, you've sung the carols... but you still have to buy the presents! We talk about some things to give the writers in your life.
Visit http://writersgrouptherapy.com/2017/12/session-13-christmas-2017/ for show notes with links to great gift ideas.2017-12-0305 min
Writers Group TherapySession #12 - Do You Need a Writers Group?No man is an island. Well, except for maybe writers. We're known for being solitary creatures. But if you want to be successful, maybe you shouldn't go it alone. We discuss the pros and cons of being in a writers group.
Visit www.writersgrouptherapy.com for more info.
Show notes: Patricia C. Wrede's blog post about her writers group, as mentioned in the show: http://www.pcwrede.com/a-group-of-ones-own2017-11-2609 min
Writers Group TherapySession #11 - Are You Ready to be a Pro Writer?You're ready to quit your job and be a professional writer! Great idea...or is it? We discuss when you know it's time to take that leap of faith.
Visit www.writersgrouptherapy.com for more info.
Show notes: My apologies, I misspoke. It's Damien Chazelle, not Chapelle.2017-11-2110 min
Writers Group TherapySession #10 - Creating a Show BibleWe discuss the how, what, when, where, and why of creating a show bible. Visit www.writersgrouptherapy.com for more info.
Show notes:
https://sites.google.com/site/tvwriting/bibles2017-11-1310 min
Writers Group TherapySession #9 - Writers as ActorsActors are the ones that bring your finished project to life, but it's surprising how little writers understand an actor's world. We discuss the importance of trying out the #actorslife so you can be a better writer.
Visit www.writersgrouptherapy.com for more info.
Twitter & IG: @wgtherapy
SHOW NOTES:
LA On Camera Training Center - www.laoncamera.com
The Big Four in Improv:
Groundlings: http://www.groundlings.com/school/classes.aspx
Upright Citizens Brigade: https://losangeles.ucbtrainingcenter.com/
Second City: https://www.secondcity.com/courses/hollywood/adult/
IO West: https://www.io-west.com/classes/
Bonus! ComedySportz LA: http://www.cszla.c...2017-11-0610 min
Writers Group TherapySession #8 - Good v EvilOnce upon a time, there was a good, beloved king and an evil witch... until they wanted to switch places and cause havoc in the way audiences view the world. We discuss the evolution of good guys and villains in media, then and now.
Visit www.writersgrouptherapy.com for more info.2017-10-3111 min
Writers Group TherapySession #7 - Writing with Production in MindIf you want to be a great writer, you have to be a great... producer? If you want to sell your script, you do! Learn what producers are looking for so you can write a script that stands out.
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SHOW NOTES:
Current SAG Rates – Go to www.sagaftra.org for current TV, commercial, music video, etc. rates2017-10-2410 min
Writers Group TherapySession #6 - OutliningYour English teacher made you do this all the time in school. You hated it then, you hate it now. But now at least you realize the importance of a good outline. Or is it just an antiquated exercise? We discuss how and why outlining (still) matters.
Visit www.writersgrouptherapy.com for more info.2017-10-1709 min
Writers Group TherapySession #5 - Writers BlockThe bane of every writer's existence... the dreaded case of writers' block. We discuss how to climb over, dig under, go around, or just blow up your biggest writers' block hurdles.
Visit www.writersgrouptherapy.com for more info.2017-10-1110 min
Writers Group TherapySession #4 - StreamingWe discuss the newest developments in the world of streaming TV and films, and the implications for writers looking to break in.
Visit www.writersgrouptherapy.com for more info.2017-10-0313 min
Writers Group TherapySession #3 - Creating Strong CharactersIf your audience doesn't care about your characters, you've lost the game. We discuss the best ways to create characters that people will care about.
Visit www.writersgrouptherapy.com for more info.2017-09-2611 min
Writers Group TherapySession #2 - Plot DevelopmentIt all starts with a good story... which means a good start, a strong finish, and knowing how to get there. We discuss how to develop an absolutely awesome, totally kick ass plot that your audience will love.
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SHOW NOTES:
Big Ideas for Screenwriters - Writing Consultant Barri Evins
http://bigbigideas.com/2017-09-2010 min
Writers Group TherapySession #1 - IdeasYou can't write a good story without a good idea first... but why are ideas harder to find than a new TV during the Black Friday sales? We explore how to come up with original and unique ideas and where to find inspiration.
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Show Notes:
This was recorded at the end of August, when the Powerball was obscenely high.
Writer Emergency Pack by John August
http://amzn.to/2yD9oQO2017-09-1309 min
Writers Group TherapyWriters Group Therapy PromoGot a script and don't know what to do? Welcome to Writers Group Therapy, a new weekly podcast featuring discussions on topics relevant to writers. We're happy to share our thoughts and experiences to inspire you on your path to writing awesomeness! Ready for your session? The doctors are IN!
Visit www.writersgrouptherapy.com for more info.2017-09-0400 min