Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Rene Gutteridge discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Andrea Nasfell, a screenwriter whose most recent credits include the Christmas movies Every Other Holiday (Lifetime) and Holiday for Heroes (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries). She’s also the writer of theatrical faith-based comedies The Resurrection of Gavin Stone (Blumhouse) and Moms’ Night Out (Sony Affirm), which won a Dove award for Inspirational Film of the Year.

Chapter 1: Introduction
Where is your writing place?

Chapter 2: News
1) There's a New Imprint at Hachette
2) Audible Lowers Prices
3) Amazon Streamlines Author Pages
4) Amazon Drops Charitable "Smile" Program

Chapter 3: Interview
In this interview, Andrea Nasfell discusses:
1) how to write for the movies;
2) how to break into writing for the movies;
3) how to work on assignment;
4) how to develop ideas from scratch; and
5) the importance of discipline

Chapter 4: Parting Words
You can pre-order The Florentine Poet, which has been called "The Princess Bride Meets The Alchemist," the journey of Pietro Begnini in Renaissance Italy. All he wants is to be a poet and to marry his beloved Sophia, but as you might imagine, there are problems. Dreamsofmanderley, an Instagram review site, wrote: “Nothing short of brilliant. This is the author's love letter to poetry, words, and writing. It is also a tribute to all of those who help us along the way, and the lessons they teach us.” https://www.amazon.com/Florentine-Poet-William-Bernhardt-ebook/dp/B0BRBMQGJL/

Rene is writing another screenplay on the heels of last year’s hit movie Family Camp which won a MoiveGuide award. For more information on Rene, find her at ReneGutteridge.com

Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
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