Writers Group Therapy

Writers Group Therapy

By Rachanee Lumayno and Tom LovemanTV & Film
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Writers Group Therapy episodes

  • Session 68 - Newbie Guide to Screenwriting

    You'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): SimplyScripts.com

    Script Formatting: https://www.storysense.com/format.htm
    The Three Act Structure: http://www.elementsofcinema.com/screenwriting/three-act-structure/
    Big Ideas for Screenwriters: http://bigbigideas.com/
    Session #64 - Podcasts and YouTube for Screenwriters: http://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2018/11/session-64-watching/
    And, of course, every other session of Writers Group Therapy! 

     

    14 min
  • Session 67 - Handling Rejection

    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. 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!

    11 min
  • Session 66 - The Moral Of The Story

    In 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/

    12 min
  • 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. 

    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 (How It Should Have Ended): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHCph-_jLba_9atyCZJPLQQ
  • CinemaSins: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYUQQgogVeQY8cMQamhHJcg
  • Super Carlin Bros (Film Theories): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKZo4N0lVPccBkSiuyVh4yg
  • The Film Theorist: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3sznuotAs2ohg_U__Jzj_Q
  • Screen Junkies (Honest Trailers): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQMbqH7xJu5aTAPQ9y_U7WQ
    • 12 min
  • Session 60 - Transplants Web Series Team Interview

    Come 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 
     

    16 min
  • Session 59 - In Other News

    Catch 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 - Critic's Notebook: Ranking the Streaming Services in Times of Confusion https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/bastard-machine/critics-notebook-ranking-streaming-services-times-confusion-1153098
  • Session #4 - Streaming: http://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2017/10/episode-4-streaming/
  • Session #57 - The Rise of Subscription Movies & TV: http://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2018/10/session-57-subs/
  • THR - TV Reboots May Be Losing Their Luster With Viewers (Exclusive Poll) https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tv-reboots-may-be-losing-luster-viewers-poll-1152463
  • Session #46 - Remaking Nostalgia TV: http://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2018/07/session-46-remakes/
  • THR - As Talent Agencies Push to Own Content, Some Creators Cry Foul https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/talent-agencies-push-production-rankles-wga-some-clients-1142009
    • 17 min

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Writers Group Therapy is a podcast by writers for writers. We cover timeless topics for writers on the craft, important issues related to the business of writing, and interviews with up-and-coming and…