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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 68 - Newbie Guide to Screenwriting Jan 08, 2019

Show notes

You've dashed your parents' hopes and decided you want to be a screenwriter. We often get asked questions from people who, not too far in the distant past, we were: The Newbie Screenwriter. So, for our listeners who are bravely embarking on this great adventure, this session is dedicated to you. To help you get over those first few speed bumps, we've outlined the very basics you need to grasp and some pitfalls to avoid. And we've put some useful links in the notes below to guide you.

SHOW NOTES:

Simply Scripts (scripts to read): SimplyScripts.com
Script Formatting: https://www.storysense.com/format.htm
The Three Act Structure: http://www.elementsofcinema.com/screenwriting/three-act-structure/
Big Ideas for Screenwriters: http://bigbigideas.com/
Session #64 - Podcasts and YouTube for Screenwriters: http://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2018/11/session-64-watching/
And, of course, every other session of Writers Group Therapy!

Session 67 - Handling Rejection Dec 18, 2018

Show notes

We will undoubtedly receive a mountain of "no's" and "passes" before, if ever, we get our first "YES!" How you handle rejection can make or break you in the business of screenwriting, or books, magazines, blocks, advertising, etc. We discuss ways we barrel through the "It's not your script. It's my mandate, " entire pint of Häagen-Dazs moments we face on a regular basis. What's your best advice to handle rejection? Leave us a comment!

Session 66 - The Moral Of The Story Dec 11, 2018

Show notes

In this session, Tom struggles with Hollywood films' lack of moral fiber. Is there a moral to the story? Do movies still teach morals? Or we just stuffing our faces with popcorn while stuff explodes on screen?

SHOW NOTES:
Movies with Important Life Lessons for Us to Learn: https://personalexcellence.co/blog/inspirational-movies
IMDB's List of Movies with Life Lessons: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls003913565/

Session 65 - Interview with Michael Coulombe Writer and Script Supervisor Dec 04, 2018

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In this week's session, we chat with Michael Coulombe, a screenwriter and script supervisor about his projects and what a script supervisor does.

SHOW NOTES:

Horror House Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YpFKi1RQlc
MichaelCoulombe.com: http://MichaelCoulombe.com

Session 64 - What We're Watching - Podcasts and YouTube for Writers Nov 27, 2018

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In today's session, we share with you some of the podcasts and YouTube channels we listen to and watch, and recommend, as writers to navigate our careers and improve our skills.

SHOW NOTES:

Happier In Hollywood: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/happier-in-hollywood/id1236845161?mt=2
StarTalk Radio: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/startalk-radio/id325404506?mt=2
Paper Team: https://www.tv-calling.com/feed/podcast/
How Did This Get Made: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/how-did-this-get-made/id409287913?mt=2
Dead Pilots Society: http://deadpilotssociety.libsyn.com/rss
Scriptnotes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/scriptnotes-podcast/id462495496?mt=2
HISHE (How It Should Have Ended): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHCph-_jLba_9atyCZJPLQQ
CinemaSins: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYUQQgogVeQY8cMQamhHJcg
Super Carlin Bros (Film Theories): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKZo4N0lVPccBkSiuyVh4yg
The Film Theorist: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3sznuotAs2ohg_U__Jzj_Q
Screen Junkies (Honest Trailers): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQMbqH7xJu5aTAPQ9y_U7WQ

Session 63 - Retroactive Continuity (RetCon) Nov 20, 2018

Show notes

Wait! When did that become a thing? You just got Retconned! In this week's session, we discuss the use and abuse of Retroactive Continuity in movies and films.

SHOW NOTES: None this episode

Session 62 - Interview with Animation Writer Steven Darancette Nov 13, 2018

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In today's session, we interview animation writer Steven Darancette, who has written on shows such as Ozzy & Drix, Tumble Leaf, Lalaloopsy and Bob the Builder.

SHOW NOTES:
Steven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SDarancette
Steven on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0200922

Session 61 - Best Advice: Breaking In Nov 05, 2018

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We're all in this together! Here's some of the best advice we've heard from writers who've "made it" on how they got there.

Session 60 - Transplants Web Series Team Interview Oct 30, 2018

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Come with us to Los Angeles to meet the team behind the hilarious web series "Transplants." We interview the creators; Sara Baum, Brittney Bertier and Trip Langley about the first season, available on YouTube and The On Channel, and about the upcoming season 2 coming this Fall.

SHOW NOTES:

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/transplantsweb
The On Channel: https://www.theonchannel.com/en/transplants2
Insta: http://instagram.com/transplantswebseries
Facebook: http://fb.me/transpLAntsTheWebseries
Twitter: http://twitter.com/transplantsweb

Session 59 - In Other News Oct 23, 2018

Show notes

Catch up with your writing therapists Rachanee and Tom as they discuss the latest news in the industry of which writers should be aware as well as from their own adventures in Hollywood.

SHOW NOTES:

On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZHn83CLXcDJ7ubQgKKRPZ?si=Cdft_hgXRbChEOV5xr5TyA
Reddit’s Screenwriting Sub-reddit (r/Screenwriting): https://www.reddit.com/r/Screenwriting/
KAPOW Intergalactic Film Fest: https://www.kapowiff.com
LA Grip: https://www.lagripstudios.com/
Wolves and Warriors: https://lockwoodarc.org/wolves-and-warriors/
National Hispanic Media Coalition Writers Showcase - http://www.nhmc.org
THR - Critic's Notebook: Ranking the Streaming Services in Times of Confusion https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/bastard-machine/critics-notebook-ranking-streaming-services-times-confusion-1153098
Session #4 - Streaming: http://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2017/10/episode-4-streaming/
Session #57 - The Rise of Subscription Movies & TV: http://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2018/10/session-57-subs/
THR - TV Reboots May Be Losing Their Luster With Viewers (Exclusive Poll) https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tv-reboots-may-be-losing-luster-viewers-poll-1152463
Session #46 - Remaking Nostalgia TV: http://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2018/07/session-46-remakes/
THR - As Talent Agencies Push to Own Content, Some Creators Cry Foul https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/talent-agencies-push-production-rankles-wga-some-clients-1142009

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