Flawed Protagonists

Glenise Mullins and Robin Fusco

From breaking in to staying in, two screenwriters at different career stages share honest, behind-the-scenes insights as they navigate an ever-shifting industry.

Episódios

  1. 16 de jun.

    Notes: How to Give Them, How to Receive Them, and How to Recover from Them

    This episode explores the art of giving and receiving notes in screenwriting, emphasizing how to improve scripts, handle feedback, and build a supportive community for writers. Glenise Mullins and Robin Fusco share practical tips, mental models, and personal experiences to help writers navigate the challenging process of script revision and industry collaboration. KEYWORDS screenwriting, notes, script feedback, writing tips, industry advice, collaboration, script revision, writer community KEY TOPICS How to give effective notes to writersStrategies for receiving and decoding notesBuilding a community of writers for feedbackHandling tough notes and recovering from criticismThe importance of positive feedback and collaboration TAKEAWAYS How to give effective, tailored notes aligned with the writer’s intentionsStrategies to receive notes without defensiveness and decoding the underlying messageThe importance of balancing positive feedback with constructive critiqueApproaching prescriptive notes and understanding the note behind the noteNavigating notes from peers versus higher-ups and managing emotional reactionsPractical ways to recover emotionally and creatively from tough feedbackBuilding community for script feedback, including remote optionsDifferences in giving notes to new writers versus experienced onesTips for managing the note-taking process during revisions CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction  00:35- The Art of Giving Notes 03:44 - Receiving and Interpreting Notes 07:28 - Navigating Feedback from Different Levels 12:04 - Peer-to-Peer vs. Hierarchical Notes 14:17 - Navigating Anxiety and Building Confidence in Writing 15:13 - The Art of Giving and Receiving Notes 17:33 - Finding Your Writing Community 18:56 - Recovering from Tough Notes 23:39 - Noting Ourselves

    24 min

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From breaking in to staying in, two screenwriters at different career stages share honest, behind-the-scenes insights as they navigate an ever-shifting industry.

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