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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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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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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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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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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Two emerging screenwriters – Chas Fisher and Stuart Willis – try to work out what makes great screenplays work. Discovering what it takes by analysing what successful writers put on the page.
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A rich archive of tips, techniques and inspiration to help screenwriters, filmmakers and other creative souls achieve their dreams.
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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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New episodes every Friday! On Page One - The Writer's Podcast, we talk to writers of all descriptions (authors, screenwriters, comic writers and more) about their writing process and how they craft their next great works. We also explore their career, including how their first big break happened, and discuss the ups and downs along the way. We learn something new every episode, and we hope you do as well. Page One is brought to you by Write Gear, creators of Page One - the Writer's Notebook. ...
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Actor/Content Creator Meghan Rienks and Producer/Writer/Director Melisa Monts are like every other person with access to a microphone, they started a podcast. But to be fair they’ve been at it for a while. It all began with one show which led to another, but as they say, more is more. On Mondays they release Don’t Blame Me!, which is an advice podcast where listeners call in and we share our thoughts on situations such as “What to do if you’re going to your boyfriend’s family function and yo ...
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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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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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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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Liz Manashil and Alrik Bursell discuss independent filmmaking, everything from writing, producing and directing to working as crew. But this is not just a podcast about "making it," it's also about struggling with rejection, self-doubt and everything else that comes with pursuing a career in film. Follow along as we forge our own way through the industry and talk to guests who are also making it happen. Episodes 238-299 are available at our patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast
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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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The Indie Film Hustle Podcast is your #1 source for how to hack the film business and indie film world! The show is here to help as many indie filmmakers as I could. We wanted to bring the best guests, industry leaders, creative legends, and film business friends to you, the IFH Tribe. Some of the past guests include 3X Oscar® Winning Writer/Director Oliver Stone, Barry Sonnenfeld (Men in Black), Alex Proyas (The Crow, I, Robot), James V. Hart (writer Dracula, Hook), John August (Big Fish, A ...
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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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Learn how to strategically choose and attend film festivals, build meaningful industry relationships, and advance your screenwriting career through authentic networking and mentorship opportunities.By Jacob Krueger Studio
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Watch the video interview on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89k7UyoZ8IQWATCH 'SING SING'https://singsing.movieGreg Kwedar is a writer, director, and producer. He made his feature directorial debut with Transpecos, which premiered in competition at the 2016 SXSW Film Festival where it won the Audience Award. He co-wrote and produced Jo…
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FF: We're Not Talking About What You Think (Agatha Spoilers)
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Join Meghan and Melisa as they dive into their latest obsessions and share some spooky Halloween tales. From holiday prep and nail polish picks to a deep dive into the shocking twist of Agatha All Along (SPOILERS), this episode has it all. Discover why Melisa's taking a break from her beloved Soaps and how Meghan's surprise show plan for her friend…
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Ep. 205 - Graham Bartlett on how he set up his crime writing consultancy business
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Graham Bartlett is a former police officer, having risen to Chief Superintendent of Brighton and Hove before turning to writing when he left after 30 years in the police force. Working first with renowned crime author (and former Page One guest!) Peter James on two non-fiction books gave Graham the writing bug and he has now written three crime nov…
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Christopher Cantwell - BONUS Throwback Interview!
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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 355 from January 2022 with show runner and writer Christopher Cantwell who talks about landing his first creator/showrunner job for his own show Halt and Catch Fire. I felt like this was a good match for Francesco because they both created their own shows but went very d…
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Stop Dreading Loglines: A Simple 4-Step Approach to Get It Right
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Struggling with your story's logline? You’re not alone! Writers often avoid creating loglines because they think they’re too hard or too limiting. But what if I told you there’s a simple, 4-step formula that makes writing your logline easy—and it’ll keep your entire story on track? In this episode, we break down exactly how to write a logline that’…
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Watch this episode as a full video interview on our YouTube Channel The Andromeda Award was launched in 2024 by UTA and C&W to seek out and support the best new emerging science fiction and fantasy writers. Literary agents Clare Conville from C&W in the UK and Byrd Leavell from UTA join us to tell us why their agencies wanted to launch this new awa…
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DBM: Thinking Too Highly of Your Boyfriend
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This week Meghan and Melisa are giving advice on: Sister voting for Trump Cleaning up your boyfriend's image Reaching out to your ex bestie Meeting your hookup's family Don't Blame Them: Surprise Party in The Bedroom Follow Us! instagram.com/meghanandmelisa @meghanrienks instagram.com/meghanrienks https://twitter.com/meghanrienks @sheisnotmelissa i…
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Drafting Notes Episode 1 - Reworking old drafts
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Watch this as a full video episode on our YouTube channel Welcome to the first episode in a new series of podcast episodes (which after this episode will be timed exclusives for our Patreon members!) in which one award-winning writer (Tariq) and one hopefully soon-to-be-published writer (Marco) discuss various writing issues as they occur to them! …
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All the President's Men: masterful exposition
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This movie is almost entirely exposition, and while this isn't an approach I'd recommend for novelists, I can't imagine telling this particular story any other way. You might say that ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN is the exception that proves the rule. Master storyteller, William Goldman, pulls it off and that means there's a whole lot we can learn about…
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IFH 775 - Breaking Into Hollywood: The Power of Authentic Connections and Creative Vision with Jameson Parker
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On today's episode, we welcome Jameson Parker, a seasoned producer with roots in theater, who’s climbed the ranks in the world of film and television. As a Development Director at Bright Light Pictures, Jameson has developed a keen eye for projects that align with his passion and resonate with audiences. Starting as an actor, he transitioned to pro…
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SYNT: GO VOTE (Also Results - Ignoring Your Co-Worker)
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Meghan and Melisa share the results from But Am I Wrong? Ignoring Your Co-Worker They are also buzzing with excitement for the upcoming Wicked movie. While Meghan's already embracing the Christmas spirit with festive decorations, they both shudder at the gross food trends taking over their Instagram feeds. Melisa dives into a spooky personal anecdo…
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SYS 528 – From the Army to Writer/Director of a Musical With Ryan Smith
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In this episode our host Ashley Scott Meyers talks with Filmmaker Ryan Smith. Our guest Ryan Smith is the Writer/Director of a new Zombie Musical titled Eldritsh USA. He talks about he knew he was an artists while serving in The Army and then learned visual effects to start his career as a filmmaker. Topics […]…
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Francesco Loschiavo - Packaging and Producing an Indie TV Series!
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This week we welcome Francesco Loschiavo, the creator, director and writer of the new show Tales from The Void on the show to talk about how they managed to package, fund, sell and shoot their own anthology series. After that Alrik and I talk budgeting for indie features, enjoy! Don’t forget to support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast Lea…
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BAIW: Vote to Make Your Ancestors Proud
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But Am I Wrong: Meghan: Stop fucking with the dead Melisa: The importance of voting rant But Are You Wrong: Stalking your ex's girlfriend's instagram Cleaning the disgusting hallway in your apartment complex But Are They Wrong Meghan: Maddie Pruitt Melisa: Anyone attending/involved with Trump's rallies Write In: butamiwrongpod@gmail.com Weigh In: v…
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FF: Sleepless Nights and Screenplay Flights
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Join Melisa and Meghan as they dive into a chaotic week filled with creativity and chaos. Melisa shares her experiences writing screenplays, directing audiobooks, and leading a book club. Meghan confesses her fear of the spooky series, Agatha All Along, while Melisa remains blissfully spoiler-free. The duo also delves into their shared struggle wit…
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Ep. 204 - Crime author Harry Fisher on buying your rights back from a publisher
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Harry Fisher is a native of Leith (the port for Edinburgh) so that’s where his crime thrillers are set. Prior to his debut, Harry had never written a word of fiction, so he just launched in – cold turkey for authors. Now he has three books published, with his fourth, "48 Hours and Then She Dies" out now. We had a good chat with Harry, hearing how …
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Justin Kurzel - BONUS Throwback Interview!
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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 264 from May 2020 with director Justin Kurzel who talks about his feature the True History of the Kelly Gang and how he parlayed a successful indie feature into directing studio features. Alrik thought this was a good match for Stephen Chbosky because they are both write…
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Rated R for Redemption: Deep Truths, Thoughtful Portrayals
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Many Christian narratives shy away from the complexities of real life, resulting in stories that feel disingenuous or trivial. This avoidance not only limits the impact of these stories but also leaves important human experiences unexplored. In this episode, we’ll focus on two essential rules for tackling hard topics in Christian writing. Join us a…
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This week Meghan and Melisa are giving advice on: Rebuilding a friendship Telling your ex you still have feelings Interrupting your boyfriend Dealing with an irritating co-worker Follow Us! instagram.com/meghanandmelisa @meghanrienks instagram.com/meghanrienks https://twitter.com/meghanrienks @sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/sheisnotmelissa instagram…
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Beginners Guide To Getting A Movie Made - Robert Rippberger
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Watch the full interview here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XHJJm37LCYRobert Rippberger is a filmmaker with a broad array of creative and executive experience. He most recently directed and produced the film "Those Who Walk Away" starring BooBoo Stewart (Descendants, X-Men) and prior to that directed and produced the Harlem drama, "Strive," with…
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Ep 248 - Making an Impact with Short Films: Alexandra Essoe and Alexis Iacono on The Carnal Soul
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Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun, Author of The Guide For Every Screenwriter Guests: Alexandra Essoe, Writer and Director of The Carnal Soul Alexis Iacono, Producer of The Carnal Soul Summary: In this lively episode, Geoffrey sits down with Alexandra Essoe and Alexis Iacono, the creative minds behind the short film The Carnal Soul, which is making waves o…
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Gone Baby Gone: writing a static protagonist
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Most stories are about change. However, there is also a place for stories when the protagonist doesn’t change. The outcomes can still be positive - just watch James Bond and Erin Brockovich! There are also stories where the protagonist doesn’t change, and the outcome is ambiguous. This movie combines an ethical dilemma with a constant character to …
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Writer Therapy: Creating Opportunities in Film, TV, and Beyond
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Get comfortable ... it's therapy time! With screenwriting career coach Lee Jessup and writer-turned-therapist Phil Stark (Dude, Where's My Car?), we'll not only discuss the state of the industry but also the mindset needed to stay in the game. Perhaps, the biggest question for survival is, “Are you a screenwriter or a storyteller?” We'll discuss th…
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IFH 774: Breaking Barriers in Filmmaking: The Resilient Journey of Sean Buckley
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On today's episode, we welcome Sean Buckley, founder and CEO of Buck Productions. From humble beginnings to becoming a force in content creation, Sean’s journey is a testament to persistence, passion, and adaptability. Through his story, he paints a vivid picture of the challenges of building a media production company from scratch, especially in a…
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Meghan and Melisa share the results from But Am I Wrong: Skipping Dad's Birthday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Meghan Rienks and Melisa D. Monts
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Stephen Chbosky - Writing Your Way to Directing Studio Features!
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This week on our very special 500th episode we welcome writer and director Stephen Chbosky on the show to talk about starting his career by directing an indie feature that got into Sundance and getting management based on response to the feature and how he parlayed that to writing and directing studio features. After that we play another round of T…
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Meghan and Melisa share their hot takes, read your thoughts, and pick their worst of the film for the 2005 D-Com, Twitches staring Tia and Tamara Mowry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Meghan Rienks and Melisa D. Monts
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Join us for a thrilling episode filled with laughter, scares, and a little bit of hair drama! Meghan shares a hilarious tale about her recent trip to the salon that ended in a bathroom emergency. Melisa recounts her terrifying experience at a haunted house, featuring a surprise encounter with the multitalented Janelle Monáe. And finally, we dive in…
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Ep. 203 - John Connolly on selling cross-genre stories
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John Connolly is a bestselling author of mystery and supernatural fiction. With over 30 published works, including the popular Charlie Parker series, his books have captivated readers around the world. He has won the Edgar, Anthony, Shamus, and Macavity awards in the US, a CWA Dagger in the UK, and an Irish Book Award, as well as numerous internati…
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Michelle Boyaner - BONUS Throwback Interview!
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On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 322 from June 2021 with director Michelle Boyaner who talks about her life as a documentary filmmaker, how she gets her films made and how she has made it her full time job. I felt like this was a good match for Penny because they are both full time documentary filmmaker…
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Unfiltered Faith: Writing Beyond Family-Friendly Limits
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What if the stories we tell about faith could be as complex and gritty as real life? It’s time to break free from the confines of family-friendly narratives. Many Christian writers feel pressured to produce only wholesome, safe content, fearing backlash or judgment. This limits the depth and authenticity of their storytelling. Join the conversation…
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Take 132 - Showrunner Frank Cardea, NCIS, Crazy Like a Fox, Shogun
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What an episode! We talk to TV legend Frank Cardea about his decades in the business. He tells us about his move from accountancy to producing, the extraordinary longevity of his writing partnership and working on more than 400 episodes of NCIS. We hear some great examples of failure, some great examples of success and also some great examples of l…
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This week Meghan and Melisa are giving advice on: Fiancé feeling inferior Meet cute at the hardware store Offering up a man or woman to your husband Asking your professor out Update: Nosey neighbor Follow Us! instagram.com/meghanandmelisa @meghanrienks instagram.com/meghanrienks https://twitter.com/meghanrienks @sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/sheisn…
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The Starless Sea: Harnessing The Power of Metaphor
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Learn from Erin Morganstern’s brilliant novel The Starless Sea how to harness your subconscious mind to create writing that resonates on both literal and metaphorical levels.By Jacob Krueger Studio
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Entertainment Business School - Kaia Alexander
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Watch the video version of this podcast here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYt2gxg7QQIBUY THE BOOK - WRITTEN IN THE ASHES - https://amzn.to/3vghJeVKaia Alexander is the CEO/founder of the Entertainment Business School, and host of the Hollywood Wolfpack podcast. She was a development executive on many feature films including JUST FRIENDS (with Ry…
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Ep 247 - Simon Barrett on Azrael and Crafting Nonverbal Storytelling
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Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun, Author of The Guide For Every Screenwriter Guest: Simon Barrett, Screenwriter of Azrael, Godzilla X Kong, and You're Next Summary: In this episode, Geoffrey sits down with acclaimed screenwriter Simon Barrett, whose latest film Azrael is making waves in the horror genre. Simon shares his journey from small-town Missouri t…
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Little Miss Sunshine: who's the protagonist?
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As Melanie and I prepared for this episode one question kept coming up ... Who is the protagonist? Melanie argues that the entire family is the protagonist, but I think that Olive (who is the Little Miss Sunshine contestant) is the protagonist. It's an interesting question and our discussion about it is even more interesting. If you're writing a mu…
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Meghan Rienks and Melisa D. Monts
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