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Writers Group Therapy

Writers Group Therapy is a podcast by writers for writers. Follow on Twitter and Instagram @wgtherapy and visit the website at http://www.writersgrouptherapy.com.We cover topics familiar to all writers. We don’t claim to be experts, but we want to share our experiences and hope you’ll share yours so we can all learn from each other.Rachanee Lumayno and Tom Loveman, the hosts of Writers Group Therapy, also co-lead The Writers Block, a writers group in North Hollywood, CA.Rachanee is an actress, writer, and producer who specializes in comedy. Her two comedic shorts, Game Night and Spouse Switch, have appeared in several Los Angeles film festivals. The horror short “Synesthesia,” which she produced, has been selected by 35 film festivals worldwide. Rachanee is also the founder and co-leader of the Writers Block, a writers’ support community. (Follow on Twitter: http://twitter.com/rachaneelumayno).Tom had been producing award-winning shorts since 2003. Tom writes TV pilots, feature films and shorts. His award-winning short films “Synesthesia,” a horror short, and his sci-fi web series pilot, “Reclamation” have played around the world, including SDCC and are now streaming on Amazon Prime. (Follow on Twitter: http://twitter.com/tom_loveman)

Latest Episodes:

Session 128 - Interview with “Antebellum” writers/directors Bush and Rentz Feb 03, 2021

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The writing/directing team of Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz discuss the genesis of their collaboration and creative journey to “Antebellum” and their upcoming movie and TV projects.

SHOW NOTES:
Antebellum (Lionsgate): https://www.lionsgate.com/movies/antebellum
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BushRenz
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bushrenz
Website: http://www.bushrenz.com
Hollywood Reporter: From Social Action Campaigns to ‘Antebellum’: Meet Hollywood’s Power Directing Duo

Session 127 - Interview with Heather-Fitzgerald - YA Fantasy Author Jan 19, 2021

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Heather Fitzgerald is the author of the young-adult fantasy series The Tethered World. Heather discusses her path to becoming an author, the influences that inspired her and launching a franchise in the Christian book market.

SHOW NOTES:

Website: http://www.heatherllfitzgerald.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatherLLFitz
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherllfitzgerald/

Session 126 - Taxes for Creatives with Mike Miller, CPA Jan 17, 2021

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Our guest is Mike Miller, CPA from Cleveland, Ohio, (disclaimer: Mike is Tom's accountant) to discuss what creatives should consider when preparing their tax returns. Including: What qualifies as a creative performer? Do you need an LLC? What's deductible and what's not? What about stimulus checks and more!

SHOW NOTES:

Contact Mike Miller at ?(440) 461-4066? or mikeamcpa@aol.com

Tom and Rachanee are NOT certified public accounts and this interview is provided for general informational purposes only. Be sure to check with your own tax professional or irs.gov and your state/local tax offices for specific questions regarding your taxes.

Session 125 - Year End Wrap Up with Special Guest Steven Smith Dec 22, 2020

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Join us for a not-so-nostalgic look back at this year, a look forward at what’s coming, and our special guest Stephen Smith and The Story Behind “A Christmas Carol” webinar.

SHOW NOTES:
Steven Smith: www.mediasteven.com
‘A Christmas Carol: The Surprising Story behind Dickens’ Classic’ Webinar (12/23/2020)
by the New York Adventure Club

Session 124 – Interview with Kelley Carter – Entertainment Journalist and Executive Producer Dec 15, 2020

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We interview Kelley Carter, the Sr. Entertainment Reporter for ESPN's "The Undefeated," about her career, starting from her days at Michigan State University, to the Detroit Free Press and USA Today and now creating a scripted drama for Showtime. (SE)

Session 123 - Interview with Miralee Ferrell - Publisher and Award-Winning Novelist Dec 08, 2020

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We interview award-winning author and publisher Miralee Ferrell this week. She has published 26 books three of which have been produce by the Hallmark Channel as movies. Her publishing company, Mountain Brook Ink, opened in 2014, is "a publisher of high-quality inspirational fiction,” whose tag line is “fiction you can believe in.” They work with new and established authors, including children’s authors. We discuss her journey as a writer and publisher and her advice for writers trying to get started.

SHOW NOTES:

Author Website: www.miraleeferrell.com

Publishing Website: www.mountainbrookink.com

Session 122 - Interview with Wendy Wilkins - Award-winning screenwriter and Comedian Nov 24, 2020

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We welcome screenwriter/comedian Wendy Wilkins to the podcast this week. Wendy has been a Warner Brothers Writers' Workshop Participant, an ABC/Disney Writing Program Finalist, a Final Draft's Big Break Contest Top-10 Finalist, a Women In Film: NY/Meryl Streep Writers Lab Finalist and a 2018 Austin Film Festival Second Rounder along with 50 other competition placements and awards. We discuss her experience in the fellowships and contests, about her path as a writer and her prolific work in stand-up comedy in Los Angeles and around the country.

Show Notes
Wendy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/wendyjean/
Wendy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wendyloveschewy
Wendy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wendyjeanwilkins
Wendy on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0929324

Session 121 - Weird American Film & TV Tropes Nov 10, 2020

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American movies and TV shows are watched around the world, but to others, we do some weird stuff. For this lighter session, we analyze the depiction of Americans in entertainment based on the Buzzfeed list “37 Things Americans Do In Movies/TV Shows That Truly Confuse Non-American.”

Show Notes:

Buzzfeed article “37 Things Americans Do In Movies/TV Shows That Truly Confuse Non-American”: https://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/questions-about-americans-in-movies

Session 120 - Interview with Libby Ward - Award-Winning Comedy Writer & Author of “Luchadoremice" Oct 20, 2020

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In today's session, we interview Libby Ward, the author of the bilingual children's book "Luchadoremice," which she also illustrated, and discuss her work writing for TV ("Be Cool, Scooby Doo!", "Sex Sent Me to the ER," and "Q Wunder"), and her other many talents!

SHOW NOTES:
Sneaky Varmint (Libby's Website): http://www.sneakyvarmint.com
"Luchadoremice": http://www.luchadormice.com
Libby on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sneakyvarmint
Libby on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sneakyvarmint

Session 119 - Interview with Julia Irzyk, Head Agent & Owner - The Library Agency Oct 06, 2020

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The Library Agency Owner & Head Agent Julia Irzyk is our guest in today’s session. Julia talks about how the landscape is changing for her business and clients with Covid, the WGA/agency battle, and too many zoom meetings, and how to survive it all.

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The Library Agency: https://www.thelibraryagency.com

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