Writers Group Therapy
Summary: Writers Group Therapy is a weekly podcast by writers for writers. Our podcast runs about 8-12 minutes – enough to consume while you’re downing your half-caf-mocha-latte between writing sessions at whatever coffee shop you’re currently camped out. Follow on Twitter (http://twitter.com/wgtherapy) and Instagram: http://instagram.com/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 started screenwriting in 2007 but had been producing award-winning shorts since 2003. Tom writes TV pilots, feature films and shorts including the TV pilot "Hoods" that was among the Top 10 finalists in the Playstation Emerging Filmmaker Program in 2017. His award-winning short horror film "Synesthesia" and his sci-fi web series pilot, "Reclamation" have been official selections at over 60 film festivals combined including the 2018 San Diego Comic Con Film Festival. (Follow on Twitter: http://twitter.com/tom_loveman)
- Visit Website
- RSS
- Artist: Tom Loveman & Rachanee Lumayno
Podcasts:
What is coverage? Is it necessary? Why do you need it? We discuss the pros and cons of getting your scripts covered.Show Notes: Articles on CoverageGoodInARoom.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.phpScritpmag.com: Why You Shouldn't Use a Script Coverage Service - http://www.scriptmag.com/features/primetime-why-you-shouldnt-use-a-script-coverage-serviceThe Value of Good Script Coverage: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/value-good-script-coverage-scott-baron/
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Show Notes:Patricia C. Wrede's blog post about her writers group, as mentioned in the show: http://www.pcwrede.com/a-group-of-ones-own
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.
We discuss the how, what, when, where, and why of creating a show bible.Visit www.writersgrouptherapy.com for more info.Show notes:Sample TV Bibles: https://sites.google.com/site/tvwriting/bibles
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: @wgtherapySHOW NOTES:LA On Camera Training Center - www.laoncamera.com The Big Four in Improv:Groundlings: http://www.groundlings.com/school/classes.aspxUpright 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
Once upon a time, there was a good, beloved king and an evil witch... until they wanted to switch places and cause havoc in the way audiences view the world. We discuss the evolution of good guys and villains in media, then and now.Visit www.writersgrouptherapy.com for more info.
If you want to be a great writer, you have to be a great... producer? If you want to sell your script, you do! Learn what producers are looking for so you can write a script that stands out. Visit www.writersgrouptherapy.com for more info.SHOW NOTES: Current SAG Rates – Go to www.sagaftra.org for current TV, commercial, music video, etc. rates
Your English teacher made you do this all the time in school. You hated it then, you hate it now. But now at least you realize the importance of a good outline. Or is it just an antiquated exercise? We discuss how and why outlining (still) matters. Visit www.writersgrouptherapy.com for more info.
The bane of every writer's existence... the dreaded case of writers' block. We discuss how to climb over, dig under, go around, or just blow up your biggest writers' block hurdles. Visit www.writersgrouptherapy.com for more info.
We discuss the newest developments in the world of streaming TV and films, and the implications for writers looking to break in. Visit www.writersgrouptherapy.com for more info.
