Welcome to a brand new season! This time around I'm studying the 4 Story Questions and Melanie is focused on tension. This week we're looking at CALENDAR GIRLS. We love these actresses (I mean, honestly, what's not to love?) but the storyline threw us for a loop because when it felt like it was coming to a natural conclusion, we realized there was still another hour to go. What happened? And was that a good thing or not? Tune in to find out! -V.

"Making a sale or getting an agent hinges on your ability to describe your story to somebody else." Valerie Francis

Related Story Nerd Episodes:

Late Night (Season 1, Episode 1)

Season 6 (empathy and stakes)

Season 7 (dimensional characters and worldbuilding)

Season 8 (cast design and conflict)

Season 12 (exposition and character arcs)

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