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740. A Sense of Dread Oct 15, 2021

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What makes us afraid and how do we write that on the page? Writer Neal Marshall Stevens provides answers as he gives a preview of his book, A Sense of Dread: Getting Under the Skin of Horror Writing.

739. Writing for The Conners Oct 08, 2021

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Shelley Dennis grew up loving the TV show Roseanne and now she has a staff writing position on The Conners! Hear how hard work, attention to story and a little mindfulness paid off.

738. Executive Chair to Writers' Room Oct 01, 2021

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Veteran producer and creative executive Kelly Edwards worked with every major studio in Hollywood and is now pursuing her dream of being a television writer on the Fox Drama Our Kind of People. Here she talks openly about her career pivot and also offers nuggets from her new book The Executive Chair: A Writer's Guide To TV Series Development.

737. Riding the Rollercoaster Sep 24, 2021

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Writer Jo Rochelle was just about to call it quits when her writing career caught fire. Hear how she got the attention of a manager, became staffed on her favorite show Good Trouble, and filmed her own independent movie - all while continuing to "ride the rollercoaster."

736. Dynamic Danielle Sep 17, 2021

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Actor/writer Danielle Pinnock had a crazy year full of ups and downs but she kept writing, found inspiration in her underwear drawer and set up her animated series Unmentionables with Taraji P. Henson!

735. Allergic to Mediocrity Sep 10, 2021

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Michael-Leon Wooley's search for depth in his singing and performing has informed his writing as well, leading to major attention on his very first feature-film script! Hear how he did it and why "fine is not enough."

734. Turning 20 Sep 03, 2021

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Pilar Alessandra's teaching and consulting business On the Page celebrates a 20 year anniversary! Alex Troxler interviews Pilar about her program, its humble beginnings and the way her teachings and the industry have changed.

733. Change is Inevitable Aug 27, 2021

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Richie Siegel and Marissa Torelli-Pedevska, co-founders of the Inevitable Foundation, talk about the need to hire and produce the work of disabled screenwriters.

732. The Given Circumstances of Story Aug 20, 2021

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Writer Matt Foss talks about how he went from being "terrible and earnest" to "consciously competent" as an award winning playwright and how he uses "given circumstances" to ground his stories and adaptations.

731. The Writers Lab Aug 13, 2021

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Elizabeth Kaiden and Nitza Wilon, co-founders of The Writers Lab, talk about their efforts to highlight the voices of women over 40 on the screen and on the page.

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