Shows
Writers Group TherapySession #210 - “Plight” - the team behind the ground-breaking new filmIn this session of Writers Group Therapy, we talk with the team behind the new film “Plight,” a post-apocolyptic “Stand by Me” that features four lead actors that are all neurodivergent. The film was written by Ron Sandoval, whose brother is autistic. SHOW NOTES:Plight WebsitePlight on Instagram Ron Sandoval, Writer on IMDB Matt Boda, Director on IMDB Katrina Wolfe, Executive Producer on IMDB Ron on Instagram The Big Bend (Katrina’s film): Get It Made WebsiteGet It Made App/Program for Writers – download the app and use PROMO CODE: WGT50 for 50% off the 30-day Tr...2025-05-2033 min
Writers Group TherapySession #192 - StoryandPlot.com screenwriter and screenwriting professor Tom VaughIn this session, our guest this session is screenwriter and screenwriting teacher Tom Vaughn. Tom teaches screenwriting at The University of Houston, his alma mater, and online, he offers tons of free writing advice online through his daily posts on X and his weekly Story and Plot newsletter, which has nearly 5000 subscribers.
SHOW NOTES:
Storyandplot.com
On IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1129343
Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/storyandplot2024-05-2139 min
Writers Group TherapySession #173 - Kingdom Legacy Book #3, Writers Strike & Year 6 Wrap UpWe wrap up the 6th year of Writers Group Therapy (Can you believe it's been 6 YEARS!) with a discussion of Rachanee’s recently published third novel in the Kingdom Legacy Series: “Heir of Memory & Shadow,” a look at the first week of the writers strike, and our summer plans.
SHOW NOTES:
Rachanee’s Website: https://www.rachanee.net
(Buy digital copies directly from Rachanee’s site)
On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Heir-Magic-Mischance-Kingdom-Legacy-ebook/dp/B0C3GW3K25
Schoolyard Studios: https://schoolyardstudio.net
2023-05-1533 minWriters Group TherapySession #170 - Tidbits from Stephen King’s “On Writing”This session, we discuss what Tom learned about Stephen King and writing from his book “On Writing” including the tools and techniques King uses and recommends as well as revealing details about his journey to becoming a published author.
Book Description from Amazon.com: Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writer’s craft, comprising the basic tools of the trade every writer must have. King’s advice is grounded in his vivid memories from childhood through his emergence as a writ...2023-04-0432 minWriters Group TherapySession 167 - Promoting Your WritingIn this session, we discuss promoting your written works and compare promoting books, scripts, shorts and web series.
SHOW NOTES:
Rachanee’s Books: https://www.rachanee.net
“The Game” Series: https://www.youtube.com/@thegameseries
Laurie Loveman, Novelist: http://www.laurieloveman.com
Designcrowd.com: https://www.designcrowd.com
2023-02-2130 minWriters Group TherapySession #152 - WGT’s Annual Pilot Season Analysis - It’s a Wild, Wild Pilot SeasonAre the broadcast networks just going through the motions this pilot season? With each having its own streamer, are we seeing the last days of the traditional pilot season? What does this mean for writers? And Tom remembers the day so of Saturday morning cartoon pilot season.
SHOW NOTES:
Tom was wrong, “The X-Files” was not a mid-season replacement show. The first season was a full 24 episodes running from September 1993-May 1994. It was a Friday night show, which were shows that weren’t expected to do that well, hence the slot was often called...2022-06-0732 minWriters Group TherapySession #150 - Rachanee Lumayno talks about “Heir of Memory & Shadow” – Kingdom Legacy Series Book #2Our own Rachanee Lumayno takes the hot seat to discuss the release of “Heir of Memory & Shadow” Book #2 of the Kingdom Legacy YA Fantasy series. We discuss was it like writing a second book in a series, self-publishing and marketing the books and what’s next in the Kingdom.
SHOW NOTES:
Heir of Memory and Shadow (Book #2): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1736181130
Heir of Amber and Fire (Book #1): https://www.amazon.com/Heir-Amber-Fire-Kingdom-Legacy-ebook/dp/B08YR3JZY5
Website: https://www.rachanee.net
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rachaneelumayno
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rachaneelumayno
Instagram: https://www.in...2022-05-0327 minWriters Group TherapySession #147 - Interview with Lauryn Kahn - “Fresh” ScreenwriterIn this session, Tom talks with Lauryn Kahn, the screenwriter of “Fresh,” the new indie thriller starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sebastian Stan that took Sundance by storm. The film, produced by Adam McKay (“The Other Guys,” “Step Brothers”) and Searchlight Pictures, was acquired by Hulu.
SHOW NOTES:
"Fresh" is available to stream on Hulu
Lauryn on IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurynkahn/
Lauryn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/youdonknowme
Fresh premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2022, and is scheduled to be released on March 4, 2022, on Hulu by Searchlight P2022-03-1523 minWriters Group TherapySession #144 - Interview with “Scream” screenwriter James VanderbiltThis session, we’re excited to have with us James Vanderbilt, a screenwriter and producer with over 20 years of major feature film experience including blockbusters such as White House Down, The Amazing Spider-Man 1 and 2, and, one of Tom’s favorites, The Rundown. He is also the Chief Content Officer of Project X Entertainment.
SHOW NOTES:
James on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jamesthevan
Project X Entertainment: https://www.projectxentertainment.com
Scream movie website: https://www.screammovie.com2022-02-0123 minWriters Group TherapySession #142 - Quantity vs quality. Is the filler episode dead?With shorter and shorter seasons, accelerated by streamers with big budget, high-quality event shows, has the era of 24 episode season containing the inevitable filler episode come to an end? And how would this change impact writers?
SHOW NOTES:
NY Times: Streaming TV’s Boom Is a Mixed Blessing for Some Hollywood Writers
Vulture.com: The Business of Too Much TV
9 Best Clip Show Episodes On TV, Ranked According To IMDb
Wikipedia: The Clip Show
2022-01-0426 minWriters Group TherapySession #141 - Old Year/New Year - End of Year Wrap UpIn this session, we look back at the year behind us and at the year ahead and talk about how the industry has changed and where it’s going, our past goals, accomplishments, and future plans.
SHOW NOTES:
“Heir of Amber and Fire” is the first book in Rachanee’s Kingdom Legacy series.
Available online at these e-bookstores: https://books2read.com/rachanee
On Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1736181114
Wordcursion: http://www.wordcursion.com
Tom on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/zumonchurocka
2021-12-2126 minWriters Group TherapySession #140 -Gifts for the Writer in Your LifeSeasons Greetings! We hope all your holidays are happy and healthy. In this session, we chat about the holidays and what we, as writers, think would make great gifts for the writer in your life.
SHOW NOTES:
Purple Seat Cushion/Lumbar Support: https://share.purple.com/by/WGTherapy
Masterclass: https://www.masterclass.com
Inktip: https://www.inktip.com
ISAConnect: https://www.networkisa.org
Filmfreeway: https://filmfreeway.com
2021-12-0725 minWriters Group TherapySession #139 - Interview with “Eternals” Screenwriting Team Kaz & Ryan FirpoThis session, we chat with cousins Kaz and Ryan Firpo who teamed up as screenwriters and filmmakers and discuss their separate journeys and writing Marvel’s “Eternals” and their other upcoming projects.
Show Notes:
Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.firpo/
Kaz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kazfirpo/
Eternals: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9032400
2021-11-2338 minWriters Group TherapySession #138 - A Moving Interview with TomThe end of an era. Tom is leaving Los Angeles and heading back to Cleveland, Ohio. We discuss his nine years in Hollywood, what he accomplished, learned, and what he’s taking with him to continue screenwriting outside of Tinsel Town.
SHOW NOTES:
Literary Cleveland: https://www.litcleveland.org
Cleveland Film Commission: https://www.clevelandfilm.com
Cleveland Indie Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/clevelandindieclub2021-11-0222 minWriters Group TherapySession #137 - Interview with Zimran Jacob, Screenwriter & Showrunner‘s AssistantIn this session, we talk with Zimran Jacob, writer and showrunner’s assistant on shows including “Narcos,” “The Punisher,” and “Hannibal.” He delves into his path to becoming a writer and what it takes to be an effective showrunner’s assistant.
SHOW NOTES:
Roadmap Writers: https://www.roadmapwriters.com
WAN Writers Workshop: https://writersassistants.com
Zimran on:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/zimranjacob
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zimmydreamsofmovies
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5900463/
UCLA Extension Writing Program: https://writers.uclaextension.edu
Script Anatomy: https://scriptanatomy.com2021-10-1929 minWriters Group TherapySession #136: We’re back! Or “I Know What You Did Last Summer”Rachanee and Tom are back from their pandemic Summer breaks with updates on what they and the industry have been up to and what’s coming next.
SHOW NOTES:
Listen to Rachanee on “Two Book Bitches”
Listen to Tom talk James Cameron’s “The Abyss” with Sam Gasch on the Ideal Remake podcast
“Heir of Amber and Fire” is the first book in Rachanee’s Kingdom Legacy series.
Available online at these e-bookstores: https://books2read.com/rachanee
On Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1736181114
Tom's word game for Android and iOS...2021-10-0532 minWriters Group TherapySession #135 - Year 4 Wrap Up! Wordcursion and Heir of Amber and FireLooking for some Summer reading or a new game to while away the hours? This session, we discuss our recent projects; Rachanee’s new YA fantasy novel “Heir of Amber and Fire” and Tom’s just launched head-to-head mobile word find game “Wordcursion.” Both are available at links below in the show notes. This session marks the end of our 4th year! We’ll be on Summer break for a the next couple months. Look for new sessions in August. Thanks for listening!
SHOW NOTES:
Wordcursion on Google Play
Wordcursion Website
Follow...2021-05-1826 minWriters Group TherapySession #134 - Artificial Intelligence in HollywoodArtificial Intelligence already suggests what movies and shows to watch on Netflix, what products to buy on Amazon, and writes stories about sports scores, weather reports and stock prices that you hear on the radio and TV. With technology already able to create real actors in movies, and soon their voices, what’s next for A.I. in Hollywood? Experiments in A.I. screenwriting are ongoing. Should you worry?
SHOW NOTES:
Therefore Films: “Sunspring”
AI Multiple: Top 17 AI Trends / Applications in Media& Entertainment [2021]
These Lyrics Do Not Exist
EMERJ: AI in Movies, Entertainment, and Visual Media – 5 Current...2021-05-0432 minWriters Group TherapySession #133 - Interview with Tim Gabrielle, Horror Author and ScreenwriterWe talk with horror author and screenwriter Tim Gabrielle. He has two novels, "This Land of Monsters" and "The Eighteenth," the latter he has adapted for screen which has placed in four screenwriting competitions. Tim discusses his creative process and screenwriting from his home in Ontario, Canada. He also is in the process of starting a podcast titled "Histories & Mysteries" that features mysteries and strange stories from across North America.
SHOW NOTES:
Website: authortimgabrielle.com
Facebook:Facebook.com/authortimgabrielle
Twitter: @timgabrielle
Tim's books on Amazon2021-04-2018 minWriters Group TherapySession #132 - Interview with Rising Star Writer/Producer Jason GoldbergRising star writer/producer Jason Goldberg discusses his career development and writing process. His new film "Stay Out of the F***ing Attic" is streaming on Shudder and his name is on The Launch Pad Young & Hungry List and ISA’s Top 25 Screenwriters to Watch List.
Find Jason online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jscottgoldberg83
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2661125
Shudder: https://www.shudder.com
About Jason: Jason Goldberg is a member of the Producer's Guild of America with over 100 hours of original programming to his name. Horror is his genre of choice an...2021-04-0628 minWriters Group TherapySession #131 - COVID-19 vs. Hollywood 1-Year AnniversaryLike the pandemic that won’t go away, here is our COVID-19 One Year Later in Hollywood episode. What’s changed? What hasn’t? Where do we go from here?
SHOW NOTES:
Session #108 - Our first episode in lockdown2021-03-1637 minWriters Group TherapySession #130 - Is Hollywood Dead?It’s hard to open YouTube without seeing a video on the “Exodus” from Los Angeles and the death of Hollywood. In this session, we debate the health status of Hollywood from the writers’ room to the movie theaters and everything in-between.
SHOW NOTES:
Hollywood’s Obitutary, the Sequel. Now Streaming - The New York Times
Movies aren’t dead but Hollywood is struggling
Is ‘Everyone’ Leaving Los Angeles in a ‘Mass Exodus’?
2021-03-0232 minWriters Group TherapySession #129 - Writing movies for the streaming market with writer/producer/director Jeff Deverett.We speak with producer, director and writer Jeff Deverett about writing movies for the growing streaming market and how his experience, as a lawyer and distributor helped in producing seven movies and distributing three of them on Netflix.
SHOW NOTES:
Deverettmedia.com: https://www.deverettmedia.com
How To Get A Movie On Netflix - Jeff Deverett: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNXGhUcJArw2021-02-1634 minWriters Group TherapySession #128 - Interview with "Antebellum" writers/directors Bush and RentzThe writing/directing team of Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz discuss the genesis of their collaboration and creative journey to “Antebellum” and their upcoming movie and TV projects.
SHOW NOTES:
Antebellum Website (Lionsgate): https://www.lionsgate.com/movies/antebellum
From Social Action Campaigns to 'Antebellum': Meet Hollywood's Power Directing Duo: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/from-social-action-campaigns-to-antebellum-meet-hollywoods-power-directing-duo
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BushRenz
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bushrenz
Website: http://www.bushrenz.com2021-02-0234 minWriters Group TherapySession #127 - Interview with Heather-Fitzgerald - YA Fantasy AuthorHeather Fitzgerald is the author of the young-adult fantasy series The Tethered World. Heather discusses her path to becoming an author, the influences that inspired her and launching a franchise in the Christian book market.
SHOW NOTES:
Website: http://www.heatherllfitzgerald.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatherLLFitz
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherllfitzgerald/
Audio Book Giveaway!
First ten (10) to email Heather via her website get a code for a free audio version of one of her books! Make sure to mention you heard her interview on WGTherapy! http://www.heatherllfitzgerald.com/contact/2021-01-1928 minWriters Group TherapySession #126 - Taxes for Creatives with Mike Miller, CPAOur guest is Mike Miller, CPA from Cleveland, Ohio, (disclaimer: Mike is Tom's accountant) to discuss what creatives should consider when preparing their tax returns. Including: What qualifies as a creative performer? Do you need an LLC? What's deductible and what's not? What about stimulus checks and more!
SHOW NOTES:
Contact Mike Miller at (440) 461-4066 or mikeamcpa@aol.com
Tom and Rachanee are NOT certified public accounts and this interview is provided for general informational purposes only. Be sure to check with your own tax professional or irs.gov and your state/local tax offices for specific questions regarding your taxes2021-01-0518 minWriters Group TherapySession #125 - Year End Wrap Up with Special Guest Steven SmithJoin us for a not-so-nostalgic look back at this year, a look forward at what's coming, and our special guest Stephen Smith and the Story Behind "A Christmas Carol" webinar.
SHOW NOTES:
Steven Smith: www.mediasteven.com
'A Christmas Carol: The Surprising Story behind Dickens’ Classic' Webinar (12/23/2020)
by the New York Adventure Club2020-12-2135 minWriters Group TherapySession #124 - Interview with Kelley Carter - Entertainment Journalist and Executive ProducerWe interview Kelley Carter, the Sr. Entertainment Reporter for ESPN's "The Undefeated," about her career, starting from her days at Michigan State University, to the Detroit Free Press and USA Today and now creating a scripted drama for Showtime.2020-12-1540 minWriters Group TherapySession #123 - Interview with Miralee Ferrell - Publisher and Award-Winning NovelistWe interview award-winning author and publisher Miralee Ferrell this week. She has published 26 books three of which have been produce by the Hallmark Channel as movies. Her publishing company, Mountain Brook Ink, opened in 2014, is "a publisher of high-quality inspirational fiction,” whose tag line is “fiction you can believe in.” They work with new and established authors, including children’s authors. We discuss her journey as a writer and publisher and her advice for writers trying to get started.
SHOW NOTES:
Author Website: www.miraleeferrell.com
Publishing Website: www.mountainbrookink.com2020-12-0733 minWriters Group TherapySession 122 - Interview with Wendy Wilkins - Award-winning screenwriter and Comedian
We welcome screenwriter/comedian Wendy Wilkins to the podcast this week. Wendy has been a Warner Brothers Writers' Workshop Participant, an ABC/Disney Writing Program Finalist, a Final Draft's Big Break Contest Top-10 Finalist, a Women In Film: NY/Meryl Streep Writers Lab Finalist and a 2018 Austin Film Festival Second Rounder along with 50 other competition placements and awards. We discuss her experience in the fellowships and contests, about her path as a writer and her prolific work in stand-up comedy in Los Angeles and around the country.
Show Notes
Wendy on IG: https://www.instagram.co...2020-11-2437 minWriters Group TherapySession 121 - Weird American Film & TV Tropes
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.”
Show Notes:
Buzzfeed article “37 Things Americans Do In Movies/TV Shows That Truly Confuse Non-American”: https://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/questions-about-americans-in-movies2020-11-1047 minWriters Group TherapySession 120 - Interview with Libby Ward - Award-Winning Comedy Writer & Author of “Luchadoremice"
In today's session, we interview Libby Ward, the author of the bilingual children's book "Luchadoremice," which she also illustrated, and discuss her work writing for TV ("Be Cool, Scooby Doo!", "Sex Sent Me to the ER," and "Q Wunder"), and her other many talents!
SHOW NOTES:
Sneaky Varmint (Libby's Website): http://www.sneakyvarmint.com
"Luchadoremice": http://www.luchadormice.com
Libby on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sneakyvarmint
Libby on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sneakyvarmint
2020-10-2025 minWriters Group TherapySession 119 - Interview with Julia Irzyk, Head Agent & Owner - The Library Agency
The Library Agency Owner & Head Agent Julia Irzyk is our guest in today’s session. Julia talks about how the landscape is changing for her business and clients with Covid, the WGA/agency battle, and too many zoom meetings, and how to survive it all.
Show Notes:
The Library Agency: https://www.thelibraryagency.com2020-10-0629 minWriters Group TherapySession 118 - Interview with Robin Who of the Frantastic Stories podcast - Practical podcasting advice
We go meta in this session why you might, or might not, want to start one and giving you some practical how-to advice on producing your podcast. In the interview, we welcome Robin Who, writer and host of the Frantastic Stories podcast with “stories of every shade of life.”
Show Notes:
Where to find Robin Who online:
Website is http://www.frantasticstories.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Pf2KTx2Y1gUaBjG1nLBTD?si=JchZvRZUQ_Cd9om8A1S7mg
Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/frantastic-stories/id1516492380
Instagram: https://www.in...2020-09-2235 minWriters Group TherapySession 117 - Interview with Actor/Writer/Producer Susan Gallagher
Susan Gallagher is an actor/writer/producer who can be seen on the former YouTube, now Netflix show “Cobra Kai,” as Homeless Lynn, as well as the upcoming Sam Medina film “22 - The Unforgotten Soldier.” We discuss building your own career and how she’s doing it outside of Hollywood.
Show Notes:
Cobra Kai on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81002370
A Portrait of a Woman at Dawn: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B087J9882T
Susan Gallagher online:
IMDb: https://www.IMDb.me/SusanGallagher
Website: http://www.SusanGallagher.com
Facebook htt...2020-09-0121 minWriters Group TherapySession 116 - Interview with "Power Project" screenwriter Mattson Tomlin - 2020 WGA MBA - Mulin on Disney+ - Back on Set with CovidIn this session, we talk with Mattson Tomlin, the screenwriter of the action/sci-fi Netflix film "Power Project." (23:15) Mattson also scripted and produced the upcoming film "Little Fish" starring Olivia Cooke and has gained attention for being brought onboard to co-write "The Batman" with Matt Reeves. We also discuss the new WGA MBA contract, Mulan and other big budget films on the small screen, and back on set in Covd.
SHOW NOTES:
"Power Project" on Netflix: http://www.netflix.com/watch/80204465
2020 WGA Theatrical & TV Minimum Basic Agreement: https://www.wga.org/contracts/contracts/mba
"Mulan" on Di...2020-08-1841 minWriters Group TherapySession 115 - Contained Scripts
Contained scripts are in high demand and it's not just because Covid-19 has made big film productions extremely more complicated and costly. Indie filmmakers have a real opportunity with their smaller productions to find distribution and an audience. Those filmmakers need scripts. We discuss writing a contained script and why you might want to.
SHOW NOTES:
Inktip: https://www.inktip.com
Screenwriter Staffing: https://www.screenwritingstaffing.com/
Network ISA Writing Gigs: https://www.networkisa.org/writinggigs2020-07-1426 minWriters Group TherapySession 114 - Playstation Emerging Filmmaker Program Finalist RoundtableWe round up most of the finalists of the 2017 Playstation Emerging Filmmaker Program, of which Tom was one, to see how their various experiences since the contest unfolded. How did winning/or not winning, affect their screenwriting career?
Panelists (See http://www.writersgrouptherapy.com for full show notes):
Shira Rosenweig
Vanessa King
Max Cannon
Tyler Terribile
Daniel Omrani
Rob Sorensen
Kevin Qian
Bryce Irvin
2020-06-1641 minWriters Group TherapySession 113 - Franchise Fatigue - When is enough, enough
In this session, we discuss the creative and business behind the endless franchises and how writers are affected by them.
SHOW NOTES: None this episode2020-05-2718 minWriters Group TherapySession 112 - Sci-Fi Author John Scalzi - WGA Claims Dismissed - Steven Soderberg Leads DGA Covid Committee - AMC vs NBCU
In this session of Writers Group Therapy, we interview interview John Scalzi, the Hugo-Award Winning, NY Times & Amazon Best Selling science fiction author. Also WGA has claims dismissed - Steven Soderberg and DGA Covid 19 Planning - Unions ask for deductions back - NBCU vs AMC - and more!
SHOW NOTES:
John Scalzi's website: https://whatever.scalzi.com/
Follow John Scalzi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/scalzi
Unions Ask Congress to Restore Business Expense Deductions for Hollywood Workers
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/unions-ask-congress-restore-expense-deductions-entertainment-workers-1292141
Steven Soderberg to Lead DGA Covid-19 Production Committee
...2020-05-0541 minWriters Group TherapySession 111 - Screenwriter and Blogger Jaime Jessup - WGA News - Hollywood Logjam - Brooklyn Nine-Nine - HITRECORD - SXSW
In this session of Writers Group Therapy, we interview screenwriter and blogger Jaime Jessup. Also: WGA News, Virtual SXSW, Brooklyn Nine-Nine Writers Room, HITRECORD.org and more.
SHOW NOTES:
Jaime Jessup's Blogs: http://calamityjay.blogspot.com/
https://medium.com/@calamityjay
SXSW-Amazon Virtual Fest Sets Lineup for April 27 Launch
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sxsw-amazon-virtual-fest-sets-slim-lineup-april-27-launch-1291101
'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Mulling How to Incorporate COVID-19 Into Season 8
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/brooklyn-nine-nine-mulling-how-incorporate-covid-19-season-8-1291440
SAG-AFTRA, Studios in Talks on How Long Actors Can Be Held Under Contract
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/ne...2020-04-2843 minWriters Group TherapySession 110 - Literary Agent Joseph Fronk - Quibi - Masterclass with Aaron Sorkin - How production can safely restartIn 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. Also a Quibi review, Masterclass with Aaron Sorkin and how Hollywood can restart production safely.
SHOW NOTES:
Quibi: https://quibi.com
Artistry: https://www.artistry.net
Masterclass: https://www.masterclass.com2020-04-2142 minWriters Group TherapySession 109 - WGT Live - Author/Documentarian/Producer Steven Smith - Living and Working in Hollywood in Covid-19 timesIn 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. Steven is a 4-Time Emmy nominee; producer and writer of over 200 documentaries for television, home video and other media. He has authored two books, his newest coming out in May, is the biography “Music by Max Steiner: The Epic Life of Hollywood’s Most Influential Composer."
SHOW NOTES: None this episode2020-04-0136 minWriters Group TherapySession 108 - WGT Live - Hollywood working virtually - Covid 19 vs Hollywood - WGA says no strike in May - Paradigm signs WGA agreement
This special session was recorded live on Facebook. Watch the video at https://www.facebook.com/1576537085753881/videos/653104418858442
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.
Show Notes:
Writers Group Therapy on Podchaser.com: https://www.podchaser.com/WGTherapy
Copyright Fee Schedule: https://www.copyright.gov/about/2020-fees.pdf
Screencraft Virtual Screenwriting Summit: https://screencraft.org/virtualsummit/
WGA May Work Under Expired Contract: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/writers-guild-may-work-under-expired-contract-won-t-seek-strike-vote-prior-expiration-1286326
Paradigm Signs WGA Agreement: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/pa...2020-03-2526 minWriters Group TherapySession 107 - Expat Comedy Podcast - WGA - Covid 19 vs Hollywood - More Pilot Season
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.
SHOW NOTES:
Covid 19: In the week between recording this episode and publishing it, massive changes swept Hollywood as concerns about the Covid 19 virus have spread. The number of cancellations expanded exponentially since then. So to simplify these notes, this link provides Indiewire’s comprehensive list of cancellations in Hollywood and Entertainment: https://www.indiewire.com/2020...2020-03-1729 minWriters Group TherapySession 106 - Sam Gasch from Ideal Remake podcast - Oscars - Mini-Slug line - WGA and Studios and moreIn this mega-session of Writers Group Therapy, we interview Sam Gasch, 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!
SHOW NOTES:
Sam Gasch: https://twitter.com/samgasch
Ideal Remake Podcast: https://linktr.ee/idealremake
Ideal Remake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/idealremake/
Writing Tip: Mini-Slugs: https://thescriptlab.com/features/screenwriting-101/13407-how-to-format-mini-slugs/
WGA Priorities: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/writers-guild-members-endorse-priorities-list-studio-talks-1277393
Mulan Criticism: https://movieweb.com/mulan-2020-no-songs-mushu-disney/
Star Wars/LGBTQ Representation: https://www.hollywoodr...2020-02-1840 minWriters Group TherapySession 105 - Awards Season - Oscar and WGA Nominees - Pilot Season - Star Wars The Rise of SkywalkerIn this session of Writers Group Therapy we discuss Awards Season including the Oscar and WGA Awards nominations, Pilot Season, What's next for Disney+, and Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker.
SHOW NOTES:
WGA Awards Nominations: https://awards.wga.org/awards/nominees-winners
Deadline.com's Primetime Pilot Panic section: https://deadline.com/category/primetime-pilot-panic/
Disney+ Subscribers Cancelling After Finale of Mandalorian: https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-subscribers-canceling-disney-plus/
Tom on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tomloveman2020-01-2133 minWriters Group TherapySession 104 - COPPA - Should you make a Narrative Podcast - PayUpHollywood - Holiday Networking
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.
SHOW NOTES:
Pay Up Hollywood: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/verve-raise-assistant-pay-response-payuphollywood-1261093
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/assistants-receive-financial-aid-parents-payuphollywood-town-hall-reveals-1257612
COPPA: Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/blogs/business-blog/2019/11/youtube-channel-owners-your-content-directed-children
Narrative Podcast growth: https://www.thepodcasthost.com/listening/podcast-industry-stats/2019-12-1732 minWriters Group TherapySession 103 - Daybreak Writer EP Aron Eli Coleite - More Streamers - Festival Fiascos - WGA vs Studios - Fellowship Deadlines - Masterclass
In this session, we interview Aron Eli 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.
Show Notes:
Aron Coleite: https://twitter.com/AronColeite \ https://www.instagram.com/aronelicoleite/
Daybreak streams on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80197462
Daybreak Social: https://twitter.com/daybreak
https://www.instagram.com/daybreak/
https://www.facebook.com/DaybreakNetflixSeries
Dayb...2019-11-1945 minWriters Group TherapySession 102 - RIP Original Specs - MoviePass Dead? - Early Oscar Contenders - TikTok and Will SmithWith 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. 2019-10-2234 minWriters Group TherapySession 101 - Writer Grant Moran & Kepyr.org - WGA v. ATA update - How to ask for what you want - Creator's SocietyIn this week's session, we interview animation writer Grant Moran about his work as well as his unique non-profit KEPYR (Kids Entertainment Professionals for Young Refugees) that rallies the global children’s entertainment community in support of UNICEF’s vital and heroic work addressing the worldwide child refugee crisis. We also discuss: the latest WGA/ATA news; how to ask for what you want; the Creators Society a networking group for creatives in the animation business; Linda Halder from development at the Disney Channel who recently spoke to our writers group, and more.
SHOW NOTES:
Kepyr.org...2019-09-1736 minWriters Group TherapySession 100 - Where We've Been & Where We're GoingThis is our 100th session of Writers Group Therapy! Thank you to all our listeners for joining us in our common goal to grow as writers. In this week's session, we look back at the past two years at how far we've come, as well as looking forward to a new year and a new Writers Group Therapy.
SHOW NOTES: None this episode.2019-08-2011 minWriters Group TherapySession 99 - Plan P Live Executive Producer Bill WatsonExecutive Producer, Director and Writer Bill Watson speaks with us in this week's session about Plan P Live! - his series of live b-movie screenings with puppets of characters from the movie, made by Bill, singing, joking and riffing on their movies.
SHOW NOTES:
Plan P Live - www.planplive.com
@planplive on:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/planplive
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planplive/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlanPLive
Pembrook Brothers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkaCehszjpY
2019-08-1310 minWriters Group TherapySession 98 - How to Say No to ProjectsEveryone has something going on in Hollywood and they all want your help, or money, with it. Especially when it's a cool project or a friend, it's hard to say no. In today's session, we discuss when to say no, and how to do it as well.
SHOW NOTES: None this episode2019-08-0611 minWriters Group TherapySession 97 - Should You Hire a Writing or Career Coach?Being the best screenwriter you can be takes work, practice and sometimes, help. How much help? Should you hire a writing coach to help you with your latest script? Or maybe a career coach to guide you on your journey? We discuss in today's session.
SHOW NOTES: None this episode2019-07-3013 minWriters Group TherapySession 96 - 2019 Pilot Season AnalysisIn this week's session, Tom and Rachanee take a writer's high-level look at the 2019 pilot season to see how diversity is doing, what's trending, what's not, and what's new again.
SHOW NOTES:
Hollywood Reporter: TV Pilots 2019: The Complete Guide
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tv-pilots-2019-complete-guide-11726332019-07-2312 minWriters Group TherapySession 95 - Interview with Screenwriter and Therapist Carolyn MartinCarolyn Martin is a screenwriter and retired licensed counselor, marriage and family therapist who reached out to us after listening to Session #89 - Writing Hard Scenes. Her experience with victims and patients who have experienced various physical and mental trauma intrigued us. This session is our interview with her where we discuss how her work as a therapist helps inform her writing, and how we shoudl approach writing these sorts of scenes.
SHOW NOTES:
Mariposa Psycho Therapy: http://mariposapsychotherapy.com
For a list of Carolyn's questions and resources for writers, see show notes on www.writersgrouptherapy.com2019-07-1614 minWriters Group TherapySession 94 - When to Throw in the Towel
Do you ever feel like it’s never going to happen? Is this business just not for you? In today’s session, we discuss when is it time to throw in the towel and try something else.
SHOW NOTES: None this episode2019-07-0913 minWriters Group TherapySession 93 - Should you write a reboot?With studios more risk adverse to original ideas and seemingly rebooting anything under the sun, should you write a reboot? In today's session, we discuss how writing reboots works for or against you in contest and pitches.
SHOW NOTES:
Session #27 - Contest, Fellowships & Festivals: http://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2018/03/session-27-contests/
Session #79 - Is it a Sequel, a Remake, or a Rehash?: http://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2019/03/session-79-sequel-remake-rehash/2019-07-0212 minWriters Group TherapySession 92 - Interview with Mike Blum, Chief Creative Officer at Pipsqueak AnimationIn today's session, we interview Mike Blum, Chief Creative Officer at Pipsqueak Animation. Mike is a writer, director and producer who started making animated films while at Disney Feature Animation.
SHOW NOTES:
Pipsqueak Animation: http://www.pipsqueakfilms.com2019-06-2618 minWriters Group TherapySession 91 - Best Summer Ever!What are you writing plans for the Summer? In this session, we talk about strategy and options for making the most of your time as a writer over the Summer.
SHOW NOTES: None this episode.2019-06-1811 minWriters Group TherapySession 90 - Rachanee and Tom Go Back to School with MasterclassEveryone in Hollywood has a webinar, podcast or workshop that will answer all you questions about getting into and working in the business. Masterclass is a unique online educational platform where some of the most successful, highest regarded, industry icons will share their wisdom and techniques with you. In today's session, Rachanee and Tom share their experiences become students in Masterclass.2019-06-1112 minWriters Group TherapySession 89 - Writing Hard ScenesThey're not something we, hopefully, as writers, have personally experienced. So, how do you write scenes depicting rape or abuse, murder or drugs? We discuss in this week's Writers Group Therapy.
SHOW NOTES: none this episode2019-06-0413 minWriters Group TherapySession 88 - Homage or Ripoff?Where's the line between paying homage and ripping off a well known movie or TV show?
SHOW NOTES:
IMDB "Biggest Movie Ripoffs" https://www.imdb.com/list/ls000660189/
Ranker "16 Popular TV Shows Sued for Being Rip-offs" https://w ww.ranker.com/list/popular-TV-shows-sued-for-copyright/robert-wabash
The Richest "25 Most Shameless TV Show Rip-offs" https://www.therichest.com/shocking/25-most-shameless-tv-show-rip-offs/2019-05-2814 minWriters Group TherapySession 87 - Jump the SharkIt's not everyday that a TV show makes it to four seasons, the magic number for syndication, let alone go beyond to seven, or 10, or even, as record holder The Simpsons currently stands, 30. In this session, we discuss what makes a show go the distance. Why doesn't it "jump the shark"?
SHOW NOTES:
Longest Running Primetime TV Series
2019-05-2113 minWriters Group TherapySession 86 - Interview with Steven Smith - Documentarian and AuthorIn this week’s session we interview documentarian and author Steven Smith. Steven has produced over 200 documentary features ranging from “The Sound of Music,” to “Star Wars,” to “Aquaman.” We discuss his love of film and telling the stories behind the stories.
SHOW NOTES: none this episode 2019-05-1417 minWriters Group TherapySession 85 - What's Your Writer's Story?Besides the stories we put into our scripts, we all have our own "writer's story." How does your writer's story influence how and what you write? We discuss our stories and how they drive us in today's session.
SHOW NOTES:
See also: Session #45 - Writing Personal Statements: www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2018/07/session-45-personal/2019-05-0711 minWriters Group TherapySession 84 - Interview with Deck the Halls Podcast Writer Ashley QuachIn today's session, we interview podcast writer Ashley Quach from the "Deck the Halls (with Matrimony)" podcast.
SHOW NOTES:
Sassquach Website: http://www.sassquach.com/
Deck The Halls (with Matrimony) Podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deck-the-halls-with-matrimony/id1187670279
Sassquach Radio on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sassquachradio2019-04-3016 minWriters Group TherapySession 83 - What's Happening In Hollywood?The past few months in Hollywood have been CRAZY! In today's session, we discuss what's going on between the WGA (Writers Guild of America) and the ATA (Association of Talents Agents), the college admissions scandal and the stars caught up in the sting, the dumping on Netflix by the Academy, actors and directors, and Disney's takeover of 20th Century Fox.
SHOW NOTES:
Hollywood Reporter: As Academy Confronts Netflix Question...
Hollywood Reporter: Over 7,000 Writers Fire Their Agents...
Hollywood Reporter: As Layoffs Arrive, Disney and Fox Staff Voice Frustrations
Hollywood Reporter: College Admissions Scandal Sparks Hollywood Panic...2019-04-2324 minWriters Group TherapySession 82 - Tom's Adventures in Wonder ConWonder Con, produced in the Spring in Anaheim, California by the same company that produces San Diego Comic Con (i.e. the mothership of all comic cons), provides opportunities for writers to network and learn, as well as have a lot of fun. Tom shares his experiences from his trip to Wonder Con 2019 in this week's session.
SHOW NOTES:
Wonder Con Website: https://www.comic-con.org/wca2019-04-1613 minWriters Group TherapySession 81 - Writing in a (Genre) RutAre you stuck in a genre rut? We're often told, as writers, to focus on one genre. If you're going to write horror, then write horror, Got an idea for a rom-com? Forget it! 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?
SHOW NOTES:
Netflix Category Code Full List: https://netflix-codes.com/2019-04-0911 minWriters Group TherapySession 80 - Surviving HollywoodLiving the dream in Hollywood - it's a marathon, not a sprint. How do you survive the ups and (frequent) downs? What keeps you going? We help Tom with his latest freak-out and give you some ideas to make your journey an enjoyable, or at least more bearable, one.
SHOW NOTES: None this episode2019-04-0211 minWriters Group TherapySession 79 - Is it a Sequel, a Remake, or a Rehash?"Mary Poppins Returns," "The Force Awakens," "Star Trek," "Fast & The Furious"...are these sequels, remakes, reboots or just rehashes? Why, besides money, does Hollywood seem to reinvent the wheel with franchises? SPOILERS!
SHOW NOTES: None this episode2019-03-2611 minWriters Group TherapySession 78 – How to be a Relationship ProHow do you build relationships like a pro in the industry? Do you send holiday gifts? Birthday cards? Friend on Facebook? Why professional relationships are important and how to maintain them in this week's session.
SHOW NOTES: None this episode2019-03-1910 minWriters Group TherapySession 77 - Best Practices in Fair UseHow did they get away with using all those companies in "Ralph Breaks The Internet"? (May contain SPOILERS!) In today's session we discuss Fair Use.
Note: We are NOT lawyers. Consult an actual attorney before you make your multi-million dollar, pop-culture-themed movie.
SHOW NOTES:
Hollywood Reporter: Making of "Ralph Breaks the Internet: How Disney Turned eBay and Amazon Into Cartoons
Gamespot.com: "31 Things We Learned About Ralph Breaks the Internet"
Stanford: Four Factors to Consider in Fair Use
RightsofWriters.com: Can I Mentino Brand Name Products In My Fiction2019-03-1212 minWriters Group TherapySession 76 - Interview with Gustavo Sampaio, Founder and Director of the NoHo CinefestThis week's session is an interview with Gustavo Sampaio, the Founder and Director of the NoHo Cinefest in North Hollywood, now in its sixth year. He is also a writer, producer, director and editor. We discuss the upcoming festival and his film "GAIA."
SHOW NOTES:
NoHo Cinefest: https://www.nohocinefest.com
Gustavo on IMDb: https://www.imdb.me/gustavosampaio
Gustavo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gustavoproducer2019-03-0513 minWriters Group TherapySession 75 - Works for Hire: Controlling Your CreationsGetting a writing gig or selling your script is awesome! That is, until your read the fine print. What happens to your work once you hand it over? Who owns the characters, worlds and stories you create? This session looks into what is a "work for hire," and what it means to your creative future.
SHOW NOTES: None this episode2019-02-2612 minWriters Group TherapySession 74 - IMDB for Writers with Kari NissenaIMDB, or the Internet Movie Database, is an indispensible resource for writers who want to research films and TV shows, network with producers, managers, agents and talent, as well as showcase their credits and awards. But we writers are not always the best at marketing ourselves. In this week's session, we talk with Kari Nissena, an actor, producer and transformation coach on how to improve our image on IMDB.
SHOW NOTES:
Actor Transformation (Kari's website): https://www.actortransformation.com
Find "Three Ways to Improve Your IMDB" there as well2019-02-1918 minWriters Group TherapySession 73 - Blockbuster Battle - Bird Box vs. A Quiet PlaceIt’s a blockbuster (not the failed movie rental chain) showdown in today’s session as we compare two sense-based horror films from a writer’s perspective. It’s Bird Box vs. A Quiet Place. **SPOILER ALERT!**
SHOW NOTES:
Bird Box on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/watch/80196789
Bird Box on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2737304
A Quiet Place Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR7cc5t7tv8
A Quiet Place on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6644200
The Happening on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt09497312019-02-1214 minWriters Group TherapySession 72 - Interview with Writer/Producer Steve SpaldingWe welcome Steve Spalding to our group session this week. Steve is a writer and producer from Florida whose TV pilot, "The Many Lives of Ann Winters," was one of five winning pilots in the Playstation Emerging Filmmaker Program that were produced by Playstation and Ideas United. Steve discusses he experience producing his pilot and his other writing endeavors.
SHOW NOTES:
Watch "The Many Lives of Ann Winters": https://www.playstation.com/en-us/network/playstation-video/emerging-filmmakers/the-many-lives-of-ayn-winters/
Ideas United: https://ideasunited.com
"At The Midnight," a narrative podcast by Steve Spalding: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/at...2019-02-0516 minWriters Group TherapySession 71 - When is Your Script Finished?I think most writers will agree, scripts are never finished. Up until the editing is finished, the story is still malleable. As a writer though, at some point, we have to put "THE END" on our writing process before we share it with agents, managers, producers, etc. So, when is your script finished?
SHOW NOTES: None this episode2019-01-2911 minWriters Group TherapySession 70 - Interview with Writer/Producer/Director Stephen KogonTruth is, sometimes, you just have to do it yourself. In Session #70, we interview Stephen Kogon, who wrote, produced and director the feature film "Dance Baby Dance" to learn how he made his project a reality.
SHOW NOTES:
Dance Baby Dance: http://www.dancebabydancemovie.com
Sketch for Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance: https://youtu.be/vq5AR2BU0yk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DBDTheMovie2019-01-2212 minWriters Group TherapySession 69 - Notes EtiquetteGetting 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.
SHOW NOTES: None this episode2019-01-1513 minWriters Group TherapySession 68 - Newbie Guide to ScreenwritingYou'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. So, for our listeners who are bravely embarking on this great adventure, this session is dedicated to you. To help you get over those first few speed bumps, we've outlined the very basics you need to grasp and some pitfalls to avoid. And we've put some useful links in the notes below to guide you.
SHOW NOTES:
Simply Scripts (scripts to read): Simpl...2019-01-0813 minWriters Group TherapySession 67 - Handling RejectionWe 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. We discuss ways we barrel through the "It's not your script. It's my mandate, " entire pint of Häagen-Dazs moments we face on a regular basis. What's your best advice to handle rejection? Leave us a comment!2018-12-1810 minWriters Group TherapySession 66 - The Moral Of The StoryIn this session, Tom struggles with Hollywood films' lack of moral fiber. Is there a moral to the story? Do movies still teach morals? Or we just stuffing our faces with popcorn while stuff explodes on screen?
SHOW NOTES:
Movies with Important Life Lessons for Us to Learn: https://personalexcellence.co/blog/inspirational-movies
IMDB's List of Movies with Life Lessons: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls003913565/2018-12-1111 minWriters Group TherapySession 65 - Interview with Michael Coulombe Writer and Script SupervisorIn this week's session, we chat with Michael Coulombe, a screenwriter and script supervisor about his projects and what a script supervisor does.
SHOW NOTES:
Horror House Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YpFKi1RQlc
MichaelCoulombe.com: http://MichaelCoulombe.com2018-12-0415 minWriters Group TherapySession 64 - What We're Watching - Podcasts and YouTube for WritersIn 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.
SHOW NOTES:
Happier In Hollywood: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/happier-in-hollywood/id1236845161?mt=2
StarTalk Radio: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/startalk-radio/id325404506?mt=2
Paper Team: https://www.tv-calling.com/feed/podcast/
How Did This Get Made: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/how-did-this-get-made/id409287913?mt=2
Dead Pilots Society: http://deadpilotssociety.libsyn.com/rss
Scriptnotes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/scriptnotes-podcast/id462495496?mt=2
HISHE...2018-11-2711 minWriters Group TherapySession 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.
SHOW NOTES: None this episode2018-11-2010 minWriters Group TherapySession 62 - Interview with Animation Writer Steven DarancetteIn today's session, we interview animation writer Steven Darancette, who has written on shows such as Ozzy & Drix, Tumble Leaf, Lalaloopsy and Bob the Builder.
SHOW NOTES:
Steven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SDarancette
Steven on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm02009222018-11-1317 minWriters Group TherapySession 61 - Best Advice: Breaking InWe'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.2018-11-0510 minWriters Group TherapySession 60 - Transplants Web Series Team InterviewCome with us to Los Angeles to meet the team behind the hilarious web series "Transplants." We interview the creators; Sara Baum, Brittney Bertier and Trip Langley about the first season, available on YouTube and The On Channel, and about the upcoming season 2 coming this Fall.
SHOW NOTES:
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/transplantsweb
The On Channel: https://www.theonchannel.com/en/transplants2
Insta: http://instagram.com/transplantswebseries
Facebook: http://fb.me/transpLAntsTheWebseries
Twitter: http://twitter.com/transplantsweb
2018-10-3015 minWriters Group TherapySession 59 - In Other NewsCatch up with your writing therapists Rachanee and Tom as they discuss the latest news in the industry of which writers should be aware as well as from their own adventures in Hollywood.
SHOW NOTES:
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZHn83CLXcDJ7ubQgKKRPZ?si=Cdft_hgXRbChEOV5xr5TyA
Reddit’s Screenwriting Sub-reddit (r/Screenwriting): https://www.reddit.com/r/Screenwriting/
KAPOW Intergalactic Film Fest: https://www.kapowiff.com
LA Grip: https://www.lagripstudios.com/
Wolves and Warriors: https://lockwoodarc.org/wolves-and-warriors/
National Hispanic Media Coalition Writers Showcase - http://www.nhmc.org
THR - Cr...2018-10-2316 minWriters Group TherapySession 58 - World BuildingWhere in the world...? In this week's session, we talk about world building. How different is creating for science fiction vs. fantasy? We look at some recent films and how their worlds were built, for good or bad.
SHOW NOTES: None this episode.2018-10-1610 minWriters Group TherapySession 57 - Subscription ServicesFirst it was Netflix, Hulu and Amazon. Then the TV and cable netowrks - HBO Now, Starz and CBS All Access. Then came MoviePass (R.I.P.), Sinemia and AMC's A-List. DC Universe just launched and soon Apple and Disney will be OTT subscription services themselves. It seems EVERYONE is going to a subscription model. We discuss how the evolving film and TV markets effect writers in today's session.
SHOW NOTES:
DC Universe: https://www.dcuniverse.com
Disney Play - Everything We Know So Far: http://bit.ly/2C3Nfz8
Apple's Original TV Shows: http://bit.ly/2...2018-10-0913 minWriters Group TherapySession 56 - Film Festival StrategiesYou've done it! You've produced your short film - now what? In today's session, learn from Tom and Rachanee's experience on the film festival circuit. The how, where, when and why of submitting your film, and keeping your sanity and shirt in the process.
SHOW NOTES:
Filmfreeway.com: https://filmfreeway.com
Withoutabox.com: https://www.withoutabox.com
2018-10-0211 minWriters Group TherapySession 55 - Back to SchoolIt's Back to School time! We ask the question: What did you do on your summer vacation? And now that school is back in session, what will you be working towards this fall?
SHOW NOTES:
Reclamation Comic Con Q&A: https://youtu.be/aI4cYXPmGYk
Synesthesia Comic Con Q&A: https://youtu.be/aDxxFNREbLM
Burbank Film Festival: http://www.burbankfilmfest.org
Golden State Film Festival: https://www.goldenstatefilmfestival.com
Sepulveda Screening Room: https://www.studioscreenings.com
NMHC Latino Scene Showcase: http://www.nhmc.org/latinosceneshowcase
2018-09-2510 minWriters Group TherapySession 52 - A Blockbuster One Year Retrospective52 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.
SHOW NOTES:
Tom's Favorite Session: Ready Player One http://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2018/04/readyplayer1
Rachanee's Favorite Session: Interview with Dan O'Shannon (Writer/EP on "Modern Family") http://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2018/03/session-28-dan-oshannon/2018-09-0410 minWriters Group TherapySession 49 - Tom Hates The Last JediDid you ever see a movie in the theater and really enjoy it, but then, months later watch it again and think "what was I thinking!?" In this week's Session, we discuss Tom having this same revelation in regards to "The Last Jedi."
SHOW NOTES: None this episode2018-08-1515 minWriters 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