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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 18 - Coverage Jan 08, 2018

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What is coverage? Is it necessary? Why do you need it? We discuss the pros and cons of getting your scripts covered.

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Articles on Coverage
GoodInARoom.com: Script Coverage - Is it worth it? https://goodinaroom.com/blog/script-coverage/
Inktip.com: When is the right time to get analysis? https://www.inktip.com/tips-analysis.php
Scritpmag.com: Why You Shouldn't Use a Script Coverage Service - http://www.scriptmag.com/features/primetime-why-you-shouldnt-use-a-script-coverage-service
The Value of Good Script Coverage: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/value-good-script-coverage-scott-baron/

Session 17 - Keeping an Idea File Jan 01, 2018

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You have the ideas. Now what do you do with them? We discuss how and why to keep an idea file.

SHOW NOTES:
Google Keep: keep.google.com - I (Tom) just discovered this free note keeping app from Google.
Evernote: www.evernote.com - Evernote syncs all your notes between all your devices and computer. Free basic or premium upgrades available.
Writer’s Journals – http://amzn.to/2jPSoA0 Planners and journals to keep your ideas in the old fashioned way

Session 16 - New Year's 2018 Dec 25, 2017

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Do you have your new year's resolutions ready? Yeah, neither do we -- We have something better! We discuss some great ways to kick off 2018. Visit www.writersgrouptherapy.com for more info.

Session 15 - Write What Sells or What You Like Dec 18, 2017

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Do you write what's popular and hot? Or write the passion project you can't stop thinking about? In this week's session, we debate the pros and cons of writing what you like versus writing what sells. Visit www.writersgrouptherapy.com for more info.

Session 14 - Hanukkah Dec 11, 2017

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Happy Hanukkah! Keep those creative juices flowing with these fun writing prompts for the holiday (8 of them for the 8 days of Hanukkah). Visit www.writersgrouptherapy.com for more info.

Session 13 - Christmas 2017 Dec 03, 2017

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Happy holidays! You've bought the tree, you've sung the carols... but you still have to buy the presents! We talk about some things to give the writers in your life. Visit http://writersgrouptherapy.com/2017/12/session-13-christmas-2017/ for show notes with links to great gift ideas.

Session 12 - Do You Need a Writers Group? Nov 26, 2017

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No man is an island. Well, except for maybe writers. We're known for being solitary creatures. But if you want to be successful, maybe you shouldn't go it alone. We discuss the pros and cons of being in a writers group. Visit www.writersgrouptherapy.com for more info.

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Patricia C. Wrede's blog post about her writers group, as mentioned in the show: http://www.pcwrede.com/a-group-of-ones-own

Session 11 - Are You Ready to be a Pro Writer? Nov 21, 2017

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You're ready to quit your job and be a professional writer! Great idea...or is it? We discuss when you know it's time to take that leap of faith.

Visit www.writersgrouptherapy.com for more info.

Show notes: My apologies, I misspoke. It's Damien Chazelle, not Chapelle.

Session 10 - Creating a Show Bible Nov 13, 2017

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We discuss the how, what, when, where, and why of creating a show bible.

Visit www.writersgrouptherapy.com for more info.

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Sample TV Bibles: https://sites.google.com/site/tvwriting/bibles

Session 9 - Writers as Actors Nov 06, 2017

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Actors are the ones that bring your finished project to life, but it's surprising how little writers understand an actor's world. We discuss the importance of trying out the #actorslife so you can be a better writer. Visit www.writersgrouptherapy.com for more info. Twitter & IG: @wgtherapy

SHOW NOTES:
LA On Camera Training Center - www.laoncamera.com

The Big Four in Improv:
Groundlings: http://www.groundlings.com/school/classes.aspx
Upright Citizens Brigade: https://losangeles.ucbtrainingcenter.com/
Second City: https://www.secondcity.com/courses/hollywood/adult/
IO West: https://www.io-west.com/classes/
Bonus! ComedySportz LA: http://www.cszla.com/adult-classes

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