Writers Group Therapy

Rachanee Lumayno and Tom Loveman
Writers Group Therapy

Writers Group Therapy is a podcast by writers for writers. We cover timeless topics for writers on the craft, important issues related to the business of writing, and interviews with up-and-coming and established writers, agents, and other people who will appear in a writer's life at some point in their journey.

  1. Session #201 - How writing styles have changed

    10 DÉC.

    Session #201 - How writing styles have changed

    Ask a dozen writers how to write and you’ll get twelve different takes. Language and style are not set in stone. Words change meaning, conventions get overwritten by conventional wisdom. How do you stay current with proper style and formatting guidelines? We discuss! SHOW NOTES: Alex Temblador on “Writing An Identity Not Your Own” Is This the Weirdest Script I’ve Ever Read? A Quiet Place

    30 min
  2. Session #200 - Writing for yourself vs writing for others

    26 NOV.

    Session #200 - Writing for yourself vs writing for others

    Our 200th Episode! (And we totally forgot to say anything about it!?) Writing your spec script is usually a solitary task and the notes you get, you can take or leave, but what is it like to write for someone else, with their own vision, style and story requirements? We discuss the ins & outs, pros and cons, and what are some tips to help when writing for someone else. STORY NOTES: Session #69 – Notes Etiquette Get Z explains emoji to millennials

    25 min
  3. Session #199 - Interview with Cyndi Brec, YA Romance/Fantasy Author of “The Therans Series”

    12 NOV.

    Session #199 - Interview with Cyndi Brec, YA Romance/Fantasy Author of “The Therans Series”

    This session we talk with Cyndi Brec, author of the YA Fantasy/Romance series “The Therans” on the upcoming launch of her first book “Secrets Beneath Scars.” SHOW NOTES: Cyndi’s website Legends, Myths & Lies Newsletter On Facebook On X On Instagram

    29 min
  4. Session #198 - Evan Kelman, “Barron’s Cove” writer/director & CEO of ScriptGen

    15 OCT.

    Session #198 - Evan Kelman, “Barron’s Cove” writer/director & CEO of ScriptGen

    Evan Ari Kelman’s latest film, the elevated kidnapping thriller “Barron’s Cove,” premiered recently at the Hampton International Film Festival. The script was a semifinalist for the Academy’s Nicholl Fellowships and appeared on the Black List in 2021. Evan is also the CEO of ScriptGen, an AI company that creates tools for writers, designers, and producers to accelerate production and eliminate inefficiencies.  SHOW NOTES: Evan on IMDB Barron’s Cove on IMDB ScriptGen Evan on Instagram

    32 min
  5. Session #197 - Interview with “A Mistake” Writer/Director Christine Jeffs

    1 OCT.

    Session #197 - Interview with “A Mistake” Writer/Director Christine Jeffs

    On this session of Writers Group Therapy we have with us New Zealand writer/director Christine Jeffs to talk about her new medical drama “A Mistake” starring Elizabeth Banks. Previously Christine directed Amy Adams and Emily Blunt in “Sunshine Cleaning,” and Gwyneth Paltrow in “Sylvia.”  SHOW NOTES: "A Mistake" on IMDB Christine Jeffs on IMDB

    27 min
  6. Session #196 - Writing An Identity Not Your Own with Alex Temblador

    17 SEPT.

    Session #196 - Writing An Identity Not Your Own with Alex Temblador

    On Writers Group Therapy, I am joined by the Award-winning author and journalist Alex Temblador to talk about her recently release ground-breaking book “Writing an Identity Not Your Own: A Guide for Creative Writers.”  Alex received her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Central Oklahoma and has taught creative writing seminars, workshops and classes with the Women’s Fiction Association, WritingWorkshops.com and the Writer’s League of Texas. She has spoken about diversity at many festivals, conferences and universities as well as SXSW. Book website: writinganidentitynotyourown.com Alex's website: alextemblador.com On IG, X and Threads: @alex_temblador

    31 min
  7. Session #195 - It's been an AI Summer (and Season 8 Kickoff)

    3 SEPT.

    Session #195 - It's been an AI Summer (and Season 8 Kickoff)

    This summer, AI-related disruptions left the entertainment industry reeling. From video game devs and VO artists strikes over unregulated AI use to protests at Warner Bros. Studios, it's clear that the rapid advancements in AI technology are causing major waves. In this episode, we explore the relationship between AI innovation and human creativity, and ask the question: can these two forces coexist in the world of storytelling? SHOW NOTES: ⁠As AI Encroaches on Hollywood, Animators Say This Is An Existential Moment⁠ ⁠Hollywood’s Divide on Artificial Intelligence Is Only Growing⁠ (THR) AI Tools:  ⁠Claude⁠ ⁠Pi.ai⁠ ⁠Adobe Express Generative AI⁠ ⁠Leonardo.ai⁠

    35 min
  8. Session #194 - Showrunner Ben Roy talks creating Netflix’s “Our Living World”

    18 JUIN

    Session #194 - Showrunner Ben Roy talks creating Netflix’s “Our Living World”

    In this session of Writers Group Therapy we discuss Netflix’s visually stunning and narratively compelling“Our Living World” with award winning producer and show runner Ben Roy. Ben has worked across many genres and platforms, creating content for Channel 4, the BBC, PBS and Animal Planet. He has produced adventure and wildlife shows for Discovery, National Geographic and Smithsonian channels.  SHOW NOTES: Our Living World on IMDB Our Living World on Netflix Producer Ben Roy on IMDB

    29 min
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À propos

Writers Group Therapy is a podcast by writers for writers. We cover timeless topics for writers on the craft, important issues related to the business of writing, and interviews with up-and-coming and established writers, agents, and other people who will appear in a writer's life at some point in their journey.

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  • Création
    Rachanee Lumayno and Tom Loveman
  • Années d’activité
    2017 - 2024
  • Épisodes
    202
  • Classification
    Tous publics
  • Copyright
    © Rachanee Lumayno and Tom Loveman
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