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Rather than looking at movies in terms of "two thumbs up" or "two thumbs down" Award Winning Screenwriter Jacob Krueger discusses what you can learn from them as a screenwriter. He looks at good movies, bad movies, movies we love, and movies we hate, exploring how they were built, and how you can apply those lessons to your own writing. More information and full archives at WriteYourScreenplay.com 831588
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A year-round conference in the arts.Symposium features seminars and panels on screenwriting, filmmaking, publishing, and beyond, plus Town Hall discussions that expose the hard truths of The Arts. RealTalk™ and honest advice. Rip off the veneer and join the conversation ...
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The Selling Your Screenplay Podcast helps serious screenwriters sell their screenplays. We offer practical advice about how to market your script and get it into the hands of agents, managers, producers, and directors who can get your screenplay produced.
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Behind the glitz and glamor, Hollywood can be brutal. For every success, there are many more rejections and failures. Screaming into the Hollywood Abyss explores that world and each week a new guest will talk about dealing with rejection, failure and adversity in the entertainment industry. Writer Noah Evslin and podcaster Dan Rutstein ask the questions.
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Story Nerd

Melanie Hill, Valerie Francis

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For novelists, memoirists and screenwriters who want to know how stories work so they can finish their manuscripts faster, and without frustration. Each week literary editors Valerie Francis and Melanie Hill explain the craft of storytelling using films as examples. The goal is simple: to learn from writers who have come before us...what worked well and what didn't work so well. If you want to spend more time writing your book/screenplay and less time studying story theory, this podcast is f ...
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Michigan Avenue Media Podcasts bring you shows on writing books and screenplays, self-help advice, movies,discussing relationships, publishing,health issues,marketing,fashion and style. We're in Chicago.Marsha's Home Town! We have a lot of fun so listen in and join us if you like. Call in or let us know if you'd like to be a guest.
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Get Ready to Script Your Success™The Script Your Success™ Podcast is a bi-weekly dose of film school that gives you indie-filmmaking tips, success principles and insight you can’t Google. Learn from producers, directors and other professionals who share their experiences with every aspect of filmmaking from screenplay development and production to festivals, representation, and distribution. And because it takes more than a screenplay to script your success, we help you navigate tools, notes ...
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Want to write a book? How to be an Author is your secret weapon. Let professional writing coach Karena Akhavein inspire and motivate you as she teaches you the principles of good storytelling, using examples from her writing coaching practice and from the careers of bestselling authors. If you've been dreaming of finally writing, finishing, or publishing that book or screenplay for a long time now, you'll be inspired to write better, beat writer's block, and finally become an author with wee ...
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The Playwriting Podcast

Ken Wolf, Artistic Director, Manhattan Repertory Theatre, Playwright, Direc

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The Playwriting Podcast, hosted by Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre, will offer strategies and techniques for playwrights (and writers in general) "to get out of their heads" and write better, feel more motivated, get into that CREATIVITY ZONE, find more productive ways to complete a work, and to simply have more fun creating! Each episode we will explore what works and what doesn't work, so that you can jump start your playwriting and take your work to the next level.
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Zena Dell Lowe is a seasoned and engaging teacher with a passion for writers and storytellers. Her focused, concise, and practical episodes (all roughly 20 minutes) not only explore the nuts and bolts of the craft, but also dive deep into the inner life of the artist and the "why" behind creativity. If you believe that story matters, you'll want to give this podcast a listen.
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Let's autopsy the screenplays of your favorite films and TV shows. We'll talk the craft you can learn from their concrete examples, as well as the underlying theories and philosophies behind their storytelling structures. Hosted by Carl Albert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Street Writers

Mark Bellusci | Dan Chichester

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Still waiting for inspiration? Maybe it’s time you actually started writing— powerfully, productively and with plenty of punch. Here's a 10-minute jab at writing as a craft that calls for tenacity, consistency and the courage to face an empty page. Mark Bellusci and Dan Chichester are pros at bare-knuckle writing for stage, film, editorial, marketing and comics. They share hard-earned tricks to help you roll up your sleeves, beat down the demons, and move that project forward — be it a novel ...
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Est. in 2009 - Sharing stories, experiences, and wisdom from the world of #film and #television. New videos daily on the Film Courage Youtube channel at 5:00 p.m. Pacific time. https://linktr.ee/filmcourage #filmmaking #indiefilm #filmmakers #screenwriters #writers #authors #writing #acting #creatives #movies SUPPORT FILM COURAGE: Please subscribe to our Youtube channel. You can show additional support via our Youtube sponsor tab by going here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs8o1mdWAfefJk ...
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Welcome to The Successful Screenwriter Podcast your go-to source for in-depth discussions, expert insights, and captivating interviews in the world of screenwriting. Hosted by seasoned screenwriter Geoffrey D. Calhoun, this podcast is a valuable resource for both novice and experienced screenwriters, offering a wealth of insights and guidance. About the Podcast: Dive deep into the art and craft of screenwriting with our engaging episodes that cover a spectrum of topics – from mastering the s ...
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Creative Contact w/ Kia Orion

Creative Contact with Kia Orio

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Weekly episodes hosted by @kiaorion. Hear stories from musicians, actors, photographers, and entrepreneurs who share strategies on how to stay inspired and live life on your own terms. A podcast about life, love, art, and everything in between. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/creativecontact/support Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creativecontact/support
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Movie's I'd Like to Fix

Movied I'd Like to Fix

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Welcome to MILF: Movies I’d Like to Fix. Join your hosts Kate Dellis and Tomp as they sift through all of moviedom, subgenre by subgenre, in search of the most exemplary of cinematic examples; by learning from their mistakes and capitalizing on their strengths, Kate and Tomp will write and perform the perfect screenplay.
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Want to know who won the airplane interior design awards last week? Curious about how tardigrades can survive in space? Want to know what bears have been up to lately? We have all the details! We are Alex and Anthony - two engineers who back in 2018 realized something was missing. Headline news was hitting us over the head with political stories over and over again, and while we wanted to stay informed, we felt the news was overwhelming. We couldn’t find a news podcast that fit what we were ...
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Cinema's Spine is all about candid discussions with those who bring to life: the colour, aura, landscapes and the emotions that a film strives to convey through the medium. This podcast aims to give you an insight of the hard work that allow the scripts to come alive on screen. - Anushka
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In this episode Ashley Scott Meyers talks with writer Doug Simon. Our guest, Doug Simon talks about writing his latest Action/Thriller movie Breathe (2024) starring Milla Jovovich. Milla Jovovich is well known from movies such as The Fifth Element (1997) and Resident Evil (2002). Doug Simon goes into detail about how he wrote while keeping […]…
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Novellas are the ace up your writerly sleeve! They enable you to practice all of the principles of storytelling in a shorter, more manageable form. That's going to make you a much better novelist because your story will be focused and you won't get lost in your manuscript. And oh, the best part? Novellas are on the rise. - V. *Script note: In the e…
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Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 404th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: "Turning a Play into a Screenplay into a Film! Inteview with Playwright/Screenwriter/Producer Sarah T. Schwab" Bio: Playwright/ Screenwriter, Director and Producer Sarah T. Schwab Initially develop…
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How can you use Voiceover without it feeling like a cheat? In this episode, we finally delve into the world of VOICEOVERS (as part of our larger series exploring craft tools that allow characters & storytellers to talk directly to the audience). Chas, Stu and Mel deep dive into the VERONICA MARS pilot, Disney’s THE EMPEROR’S NEW GROOVE, and the Mic…
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION – Tune in to this special episode with one of Zena's coaching clients as he debriefs and talks about what it was like going from the writing stage into directing his first short film. Insights abound! Watch this to be inspired and glean new tips that are sure to boost your writing journey as well. Dr. Joshua Damu Smith is an Eng…
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Our first Oscar winner! For the last episode before our mid-season break we have Ed Swick on the show. He talks about his new book - Hits, Flops and Other Illusions. And we talk winning Oscars, writing truthful books about Hollywood and his extraordinary career. He tells us how the industry has changed, that films like the ones he made aren’t made …
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Please join Marsha Casper Cook on May 29th at Noon EST 11 CST 10 MT 9 PST for a great off the cuff discussion with best-selling author Vicki Steifel. http://www.marshacaspercook.com http://www.vickistiefel.net https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/michigan-avenue-media-podcast/id1375404913?i=1000657196932…
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Crazy Rich Asians pitches two female leads against each other - sounds excellent right? Not so fast… This should set up an epic battle of wills as one fights against traditions she doesn’t understand while the other fights to retain order and tradition. This week, I find out what happens when the protagonist doesn’t plausibly match, then surpass, t…
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Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 403rd episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: "The Creativity Zone and Your Story Idea!" Manhattan Rep's NEW Play Connection Service: https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-connection-service My 4 new books on Amazon: How to Write a Fantastic Play …
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Please join Marsha Casper Cook on Thursday, May 27th at Noon EST 11CST 10MT 9PST and her guests Jack Remick and Eleanor Sapia Parker, . Marsha is an award - winning author, screenwriter, and producer of all the Michigan Avenue Media Podcasts. Multi-award-winning, Puerto Rican-born novelist and poet, Eleanor Parker Sapia, was raised in the United St…
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION – So, you think you have a great fatal flaw for your MC? Maybe you're still not quite sure what it should be? Avoid the story crisis of a total rewrite by taking steps now to ensure your protagonist has these 4 character traits along with their fatal flaw. Otherwise, you run the risk of an unlikable MC. And if no one likes your …
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We talk to the fascinating Jim Mickle. He tells us about this start in independent movies, taking a break during the strike and the upcoming final season of Sweet Tooth. He explains how he got in to tv, becoming a showrunner and suffering from imposter syndrome and working in New Zealand during a pandemic. Jim talks about how hard and tiring being …
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Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun, Best Selling Author of The Guide For Every Screenwriter Guest: Rod Blackhurst, Director of "Blood for Dust" Summary: In this episode, Geoffrey D. Calhoun sits down with Rod Blackhurst, the talented director behind the gripping film "Blood for Dust." Starring Kit Harington, Scoot McNary, Josh Lucas, and Stephen Dorff, this…
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This movie was way ahead of its time. It's a brilliant example of the heroine's journey and Melanie walks us through all 10 phases as outlined in Maureen Murdock's THE HEROINE'S JOURNEY: A WOMAN'S QUEST FOR WHOLENESS. Thanks to its excellent use of setups and payoffs, it also has an ending that is both surprising and inevitable. "One of our most ha…
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In this pre-season break episode of the How to Be an Author podcast, host and writing coach Karena Akhavein, PhD, delves into the world of writing retreats. Join Karena as she explores the pros and cons of attending writing retreats, offering invaluable advice on how to choose the perfect retreat to suit your needs. Learn how to prepare effectively…
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Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 402nd episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: "Techniques to Get into that Elusive Creativity Zone!" Manhattan Rep's NEW Play Connection Service: https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-connection-service My 4 new books on Amazon: How to Write a Fan…
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Be personally thanked in an upcoming Film Courage video - https://ko-fi.com/filmcourageWant to see the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here:https://youtu.be/IfyLTBxYLY8?si=OLRVNJX8o1rjw_XYSheila Houlahan is a Webby Award Winning Indian-American actor, singer, producer, writer and advocate.Sheila played the supporting role "Paige…
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION – Bob Tiede (pronounced “Tee-Dee”) has been on the staff of Cru (formerly known as Campus Crusade for Christ) for 52 years – serving 8 years in Cru Campus and then 24 years as the CEO of Josh McDowell Ministry – a Division of Cru. And Now 20 years on the U.S. Leadership Development Team – developing the next generation of leader…
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Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun, Host and Best-Selling Author of The Guide For Every Screenwriter Guest: EriksenDickens, Documentarian Filmmaker Summary: In this episode, Geoffrey D. Calhoun sits down with Eriksen Dickens, a documentarian filmmaker specializing in legacy documentaries. Eriksen shares his unique journey into filmmaking, the inspiration be…
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The marketing for this film highlights Judi Dench, but she's barely in it at all. As fans of hers, Melanie and I were disappointed. The movie is ok but it wasn't what we expected and that soured our experience of the story. Melanie still did a study of female archetypes and I still studied setups and payoffs, but the real lesson this week is what h…
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Screenwriting contests should not be a mystery. They should be another opportunity for writers to land representation and move their scripts (and career) forward. Understanding what contests do, how they actually work, and what types of scripts typically resonate is essential to any screenwriter looking to compete. Our Script Pipeline execs have as…
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In this fascinating episode of the "How to Be an Author" podcast, writing coach Karena Akhavein, PhD. unravels the complexities of the protagonist to antagonist arc. Listen in as Dr. Akhavein offers invaluable guidance on sidestepping common pitfalls and overcoming challenges when it comes to writing this specific arc, which can delight readers, or…
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Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 401st episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: "Creating a Brilliant Farce!" Manhattan Rep's NEW Play Connection Service: https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-connection-service My 4 new books on Amazon: How to Write a Fantastic Play in 28 Days! h…
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION – Are your conflicts coming across a little flat? Do you know what your characters are REALLY fighting about...or for? Do you want to elevate your conflicts and negotiations between characters to the next level? Of course you do! And that is why this episode is a must! Zena gives you three clever ways to elevate and differentiat…
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Please join Marsha Casper Cook and Micheal Sanchez for a lively conversation on May 8th at Noon EST 11CST 10MT 9AM PST Author Bio: Michael Sanchez Sr., formerly from New Jersey and now residing in South Carolina. He is known for his three suspense in novels, Somber Town, Vine Street, and Vine Street: What Lies on The Rooftops? and just released, Th…
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Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun, Host and BEst Selling Author of The Guide For Every Screenwriter Guest: Victoria Male, Nichols Finalist for her script 'Showstopper' Summary In this podcast episode, Geoffrey D. Calhoun interviews Victoria Male, a Nichols finalist for her script Showstopper. Victoria shares her origin story, starting with her passion for …
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Does the nickname "baby" bother us? Why yes, yes it does. But we've got to admit, Dirty Dancing is an excellent example of the heroine's journey, as well as female archetypes and how women are presented in stories. It also happens to be, structurally, an excellent film. It's not a complex story, but it's well-told. -V. "In the first half of your st…
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Join Writing Coach Karena Akhavein, PhD, on the 'How to be an Author' podcast as we explore the mindset hurdles that often trip up aspiring writers. In this episode, we delve into common challenges like fear of failure, comparison syndrome, and imposter syndrome, shedding light on how they can stall your progress. Go from discouraged to inspired as…
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Want to see the video version of this podcast? Please visit Youtube here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10QCeF45aWkSupport us on Patreon here - http://www.patreon.com/filmcourage.Byron Q. is a Chinese American writer/director originally from the San Francisco Bay Area. His first film Bang Bang won the Best 1st feature jury award at the 2011 Los An…
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Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 400th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: "How do you get into The Creativity Zone?" Manhattan Rep's NEW Play Connection Service: https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-connection-service My 4 new books on Amazon: How to Write a Fantastic Play …
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION – David Avallone is a writer and filmmaker. He writes on #batwheels for Warner Brothers Animation, and in 2024 he has a few new comic book series in stores, including horror comedy #ELVIRA MEETS HP LOVECRAFT, and his original comic series DRAWING BLOOD, co-created with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles creator Kevin Eastman from Imag…
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We talk to the fascinating Emily Fox who tells us about getting fired, trying to stuff a large chair into a car in the rain while in tears and the importance of connection in a writing room during a pandemic. She tells us about her shows getting cancelled due to a change of exec, being nice to people firing her and building bonds among colleagues. …
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Episode Overview: Join host Geoffrey D. Calhoun as he delves into the world of social media authenticity with Megha Bajaj, a former reality TV star turned social media influencer. Discover Megha's journey from television to becoming an Instagram icon, and how she leverages her platform for genuine engagement. Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun Bio: Geoffrey…
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War stories are often the domain of ‘dick lit’ male protagonists, but is this a true representation of history and does the experience of women in war differ? In this episode, I reference historical female warriors and examines how the experiences of Maya, the protagonist in Zero Dark Thirty, compares with her wartime service. Valerie explores what…
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What are the different ways a filmmaker can ask something of the audience? Chas and Stu are joined by recurring guest Mel in this prelude episode to upcoming episodes on Voice Over and Breaking the Fourth Wall. In this episode, we attempt to taxonomise the different ways filmmakers can ask something directly of their audience. To this end, we ident…
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We all make mistakes. As people. As writers. Some people worry about making mistakes, but perfectionism is not helful when it comes to your writing career. As with the characters we write, mistakes are formative. They help us to learn and grow. In this episode of the How to be an Author podcast, writing coach Karena Akhavein, Ph.D., dedramatizes th…
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Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 399th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: "Interview with Playwright/Director/Producer Freedom Farlow Cooke" FREEDOM'S BIO: Playwright - Freedom Farlow Cooke I have written several plays (a number of which have been produced) that relate t…
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION – How do you hook your audience? How do you keep them engaged from the start of your story through to the end? And how do you keep them from getting bored and tuning out? Hooks don't have to be elusive in storytelling. Tune in to this week's episode where Zena gives you 5 practical tips to hook 'em and hold 'em! Hollywood Story …
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We talk to Emmy-nominated writer and producer Wendy West. She talks about researching murder, her love of morgues and being the only woman in the room early in her career. Wendy talks about mentoring young female writers, supporting veterans and what it's like to work in the Dick Wolf world. She explains her path to success, her love of crossovers …
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Please join Marsha Casper Cook and her special guest author RG Belsky on April 24th at Noon EST 11CST 10MT 9AM PST. R.G. Belsky is an award-winning author of crime fiction and a journalist in New York City. Belsky has published 20 novels—all set in the New York City media world where he has had a long career as a top editor at the New York Post, Ne…
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Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun (Instagram: @screenwriterpod) Author of The Guide For Every Screenwriter Guest: Marc Guggenheim has served as a writer, producer, and showrunner for several popular TV series. He is best known for his work on "Arrow" and "Legends of Tomorrow," part of The CW's DC Comics television universe and Carnival Row. His latest book…
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