Writers Group Therapy

Rachanee Lumayno and Tom Loveman

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 #209 - David Stassen - Showrunner for Netflix’s “Running Point”

    6 MAY

    Session #209 - David Stassen - Showrunner for Netflix’s “Running Point”

    In this session, we get in the game with David Stassen, Showrunner of Netflix’s hit sports themed comedy “Running Point” that stars Kate Hudson as the President of the LA Waves basketball team. David brings a history of sports television producing to the show, having worked as a producer on ESPN’s “Around the Horn” and “Rome is Burning”. David expanded his narrative experience joining “The Mindy Project” where he wrote, produced and directed. He’s also know for the Dwayne Johnson/Kevin Hart action comedy “Central Intelligence” SHOW NOTES: David on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2811682/Running Point: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14879018David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DavidStassen

    27 min
  2. Session #208 - David Scott Hay on Writing Speculative Fiction and Horror

    15 ABR

    Session #208 - David Scott Hay on Writing Speculative Fiction and Horror

    We talk with award-winning playwright, screenwriter and author David Scott Hay about writing experimental speculative fiction and horror. From futuristic ("NSFW") to literally biblical (the upcoming "The Butcher of Nazareth"), David has a unique perspective on the genre and writing. As a screenwriter, David wrote the screenplay for the 2006 film “Hard Scrambled” that won Best Drama Feature at the Garden State Film Festival.  SHOW NOTES: Website: https://www.davidscotthay.comPublisher: https://whiskeytit.com/authors/david-scott-hay/Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Scott-Hay/author/B00535PD2WIMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1701240Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.scott.hay.official

    34 min
  3. Session #207 - Fantasy Romance Author Nicolette Andrews

    1 ABR

    Session #207 - Fantasy Romance Author Nicolette Andrews

    We talk with prolific Fantasy Romance author Nicolette Andrews about her writer’s journey, her inspirations, self publishing, marketing and live events. Nicolette is best known for twisty-turny romantic fantasy and angsty plots. When she’s not torturing her creations, she enjoys cooking, camping, and cozy videos games. SHOW NOTES Nicolette on Goodreads Nicolette’s website: nicoletteandrews.com (- Free book here!)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolette_andrewsWattpad: https://www.wattpad.com

    33 min
  4. Session #206 - Spotting red flags in writing gigs

    18 MAR

    Session #206 - Spotting red flags in writing gigs

    In this session, we talk about what we’re working on, and how we got those writing gigs, and what to look out for when looking for and taking gigs.  SHOW NOTES: Screen Writing Staffing: https://www.screenwritingstaffing.comInkTip: https://www.inktip.comISA – International Screenwriters AssociationGet It Made – download the app and use PROMO CODE: WGT50 for 50% off the 30-day Trial

    24 min
  5. Session #205 - Urban fantasy author and entertainment journalist Randee Dawn

    4 MAR

    Session #205 - Urban fantasy author and entertainment journalist Randee Dawn

    On this session, we have Randee Dawn, an author whose books and stories reflect her work as a journalist covering the music and entertainment industries. Her first novel was a pop-culture fantasy titled “Tune in Tomorrow” published in 2022 called a “wild ride” and “funny as hell” as it takes readers into a world of alternate reality TV. Her latest book “The Only Song Worth Singing” comes out in April and looks backstage at the music industry with a supernatural twist. SHOW NOTES: Preorder “The Only Song Worth Singing” Website: RandeeDawn.com  On X: @randeedawn On Bluesky: @randeedawn.com

    33 min
  6. Session #204 - Gatekeepers

    4 FEB

    Session #204 - Gatekeepers

    Hollywood has always had gatekeepers, the people who say what films and shows get made. They have traditionally been the agents, talent/lit agencies and managers.  Today, the go-it-alone filmmakers, streaming networks and social media content creator world have changed that dynamic. How do these changes manifested and what do they mean for writers? SHOW NOTES: None this episode

    29 min
  7. Session #203 - State of the Industry 2025

    21 ENE

    Session #203 - State of the Industry 2025

    We look at the latest trends in the industry and what we think 2025 holds for writers. SHOW NOTES This episode was recorded prior to the Los Angeles fires breaking out. We will address this disaster in a future episode when appropriate.

    32 min
  8. Session #202 - Writer, director, producer Summer Shelton talks her new romantic drama “You & I”

    7 ENE

    Session #202 - Writer, director, producer Summer Shelton talks her new romantic drama “You & I”

    On this session of writers group therapy, we have Summer Shelton, many multi-hyphenate of the new drama film “You & I,” that she wrote, produced, edited and starred in. It is also her directorial debut. Summer has won many awards for her films and shorts and is the recipient of five fellowships including the Cannes Producing Fellowship and the Sundance Institutes Bingham ray Creative Producing Fellowship. SHOW NOTES: Summer on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1475275/ You & I on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15559310 You & I on IG: https://www.instagram.com/youandithemovie/ Summer on IG: https://www.instagram.com/s_d_s Website: summershelton.com

    35 min
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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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  • Creador
    Rachanee Lumayno and Tom Loveman
  • Años de actividad
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodios
    210
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    © Rachanee Lumayno and Tom Loveman
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