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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 78 – How to be a Relationship Pro Mar 19, 2019

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How do you build relationships like a pro in the industry? Do you send holiday gifts? Birthday cards? Friend on Facebook? Why professional relationships are important and how to maintain them in this week's session.

SHOW NOTES: None this episode

Session 77 - Best Practices in Fair Use Mar 12, 2019

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How did they get away with using all those companies in "Ralph Breaks The Internet"? (May contain SPOILERS!) In today's session we discuss Fair Use.

Note: We are NOT lawyers. Consult an actual attorney before you make your multi-million dollar, pop-culture-themed movie.

SHOW NOTES:
Hollywood Reporter: Making of "Ralph Breaks the Internet: How Disney Turned eBay and Amazon Into Cartoons
Gamespot.com: "31 Things We Learned About Ralph Breaks the Internet"
Stanford: Four Factors to Consider in Fair Use
RightsofWriters.com: Can I Mentino Brand Name Products In My Fiction

Session 76 - Interview with Gustavo Sampaio, Founder and Director of the NoHo Cinefest Mar 05, 2019

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This week's session is an interview with Gustavo Sampaio, the Founder and Director of the NoHo Cinefest in North Hollywood, now in its sixth year. He is also a writer, producer, director and editor. We discuss the upcoming festival and his film "GAIA."

SHOW NOTES:
NoHo Cinefest: https://www.nohocinefest.com
Gustavo on IMDb: https://www.imdb.me/gustavosampaio
Gustavo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gustavoproducer

Session 75 - Works for Hire: Controlling Your Creations Feb 26, 2019

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Getting a writing gig or selling your script is awesome! That is, until your read the fine print. What happens to your work once you hand it over? Who owns the characters, worlds and stories you create? This session looks into what is a "work for hire," and what it means to your creative future.

SHOW NOTES: None this episode

Session 74 - IMDB for Writers with Kari Nissena Feb 19, 2019

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IMDB, or the Internet Movie Database, is an indispensible resource for writers who want to research films and TV shows, network with producers, managers, agents and talent, as well as showcase their credits and awards. But we writers are not always the best at marketing ourselves. In this week's session, we talk with Kari Nissena, an actor, producer and transformation coach on how to improve our image on IMDB.

SHOW NOTES:
Actor Transformation (Kari's website): https://www.actortransformation.com
Find "Three Ways to Improve Your IMDB" there as well

Session 73 - Blockbuster Battle - Bird Box vs. A Quiet Place Feb 12, 2019

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It’s a blockbuster (not the failed movie rental chain) showdown in today’s session as we compare two sense-based horror films from a writer’s perspective. It’s Bird Box vs. A Quiet Place. **SPOILER ALERT!**

SHOW NOTES:
Bird Box on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/watch/80196789
Bird Box on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2737304
A Quiet Place Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR7cc5t7tv8
A Quiet Place on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6644200
The Happening on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0949731

Session 72 - Interview with Writer/Producer Steve Spalding Feb 05, 2019

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We welcome Steve Spalding to our group session this week. Steve is a writer and producer from Florida whose TV pilot, "The Many Lives of Ann Winters," was one of five winning pilots in the Playstation Emerging Filmmaker Program that were produced by Playstation and Ideas United. Steve discusses he experience producing his pilot and his other writing endeavors.

SHOW NOTES:
Watch "The Many Lives of Ann Winters": https://www.playstation.com/en-us/network/playstation-video/emerging-filmmakers/the-many-lives-of-ayn-winters/
Ideas United: https://ideasunited.com
"At The Midnight," a narrative podcast by Steve Spalding: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/at-the-midnight/id1382379265
Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sbspalding
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sbspalding
Email: stevebspalding@gmail.com

Session 71 - When is Your Script Finished? Jan 29, 2019

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I think most writers will agree, scripts are never finished. Up until the editing is finished, the story is still malleable. As a writer though, at some point, we have to put "THE END" on our writing process before we share it with agents, managers, producers, etc. So, when is your script finished?

SHOW NOTES: None this episode

Session 70 - Interview with Writer/Producer/Director Stephen Kogon Jan 22, 2019

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Truth is, sometimes, you just have to do it yourself. In Session #70, we interview Stephen Kogon, who wrote, produced and director the feature film "Dance Baby Dance" to learn how he made his project a reality.

SHOW NOTES:
Dance Baby Dance: http://www.dancebabydancemovie.com
Sketch for Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance: https://youtu.be/vq5AR2BU0yk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DBDTheMovie

Session 69 - Notes Etiquette Jan 15, 2019

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Getting notes on your projects can be a harrowing experience. How you give them is just as important. In today's session, we discuss how to deal with notes from both sides.

SHOW NOTES: None this episode

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