Writers Group Therapy

Hollywood has always had gatekeepers, the people who say what films and shows get made. They have traditionally been the agents, talent/lit agencies and managers.  Today, the go-it-alone filmmakers, streaming networks and social media content creator world have changed that dynamic. How do these changes manifested and

We look at the latest trends in the industry and what we think 2025 holds for writers. SHOW NOTES This episode was recorded prior to the Los Angeles fires breaking out. We will address this disaster in a future episode when appropriate. 

On this session of writers group therapy, we have Summer Shelton, many multi-hyphenate of the new drama film “You & I,” that she wrote, produced, edited and starred in. It is also her directorial debut. Summer has won many awards for her films and shorts and is the recipient of five fellowships including the Cannes Pro

Ask a dozen writers how to write and you’ll get twelve different takes. Language and style are not set in stone. Words change meaning, conventions get overwritten by conventional wisdom. How do you stay current with proper style and formatting guidelines? We discuss! SHOW NOTES: Alex Temblador on “Writing An Identity N

Our 200th Episode! (And we totally forgot to say anything about it!?) Writing your spec script is usually a solitary task and the notes you get, you can take or leave, but what is it like to write for someone else, with their own vision, style and story requirements? We discuss the ins & outs, pros and cons, and what a

This session we talk with Cyndi Brec, author of the YA Fantasy/Romance series “The Therans” on the upcoming launch of her first book “Secrets Beneath Scars.” SHOW NOTES: Cyndi’s website Legends, Myths & Lies Newsletter On Facebook On X On Instagram