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Writers Group Therapy

Author: Rachanee Lumayno and Tom Loveman

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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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What happens when writers say and do stuff that comes back to haunt them? We discuss how the industry reacts to the personal actions of writers and what you should be cautious of when posting and vlogging. SHOW NOTES: James Gunn Fired From ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy’ Franchise Over Offensive Tweets Star Wars: All 18 Fired & Replaced Directors In the Disney Era Publisher drops author for using fake accounts to ‘review-bomb’ peers
Brooklyn lawyer turned actor and author Steve Schlam discusses is new novel “The Harvesting of Haystacks Kane” that was released by 8th House Publishing. Steve studied under Joseph Heller, the renowned author of “Catch-22” at City University of New York where he earned his Master’s in Creative Writing and English.  SHOW NOTES: Steve's Website: www.steveschlam.com 8th House Publishing Shop Buy on Amazon Buy on Barnes&Noble About the Book
On this session, “Barry” co-executive producer and writer Duffy Boudreau talks about writing the award winning Max series as well as his earlier work in comics and journey from Oklahoma to Washington to Los Angeles. Editor Note: The day after recording our interview with Duffy Boudreau, “Barry” was nominated for Best Comedy Series in the WGA Awards. SHOW NOTES: Barry on IMDB Duffy Boudreau on IMDB
Fashion was the first to get “fast” with “Fast Fashion.” Then saw the rise of “Fast Publishing” and “Fast Music.” Is Hollywood the next creative realm to get to the cheap and trendy treatment? We discuss what is “fast” and how it’s going to come for Hollywood. SHOW NOTES: TikTok Is Turning the Publishing World Into Fast Fashion Fast Fashion an music festivals and concerts Asylum movies and the blockbusters they ripped off
In this session, we chat with Jenna St. John, the writer/actor/producer whose indie comedy series “Sexpectations” reach #3 on the top comedies list on iTunes/AppleTV ahead of “Parks and Recreation.”  SHOW NOTES: Jenna on IMDB “Sexpectations” on IMDB Facebook Instagram Apple TV
Special guest, producer and screenwriter Ed Solomon talks about his writers journey and new show “Full Circle” on Max. Ed is know for writing blockbusters like “Men in Black,” “Charlie’s Angels,” and “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.” His latest show “Full Circle” featuring Claire Danes, Dennis Quaid and Timothy Olyphant is streaming on Max.  SHOW NOTES: Ed Solomon on IMDB “Full Circle” on IMDB Watch “Full Circle” on Max Words By Words Show Patreon Page About "Full Circle": An investigation into a botched kidnapping uncovers long-held secrets connecting multiple characters and cultures in present day New York City.
In this episode, we fill out our 2024 Industry Bingo cards with our predictions for the entertainment industry. Some predictions cover AI, unions, streaming, influencers, pilot season, and more. SHOW NOTES: None this episodes
This session we expound on the Black Friday and Holiday deals that might appeal to writers and filmmakers. We also discuss writing holiday movies and what are the key elements that go into them. SHOW NOTES: Writing Christmas Films & Navigating the Holidays: The ULTIMATE Guide 7 ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF GREAT HOLIDAY MOVIES Pi.ai - a conversive AI Chatbot The 61 Best Thanksgiving Movies: Your Holiday Movie Feast (I guess there were more Thanksgiving movies than we thought!)
Writer/Director Jeffrey Crane Graham discusses his new award-winning, John Hughesian coming of age dramedy “Always Lola” that is premiering for rent/purchase on most streaming platforms including Amazon Prime, YouTube and AppleTV. Jeffrey also teaches screenwriting and produces and cohosts the podcast “The Screen Writing Life.” SHOW NOTES: Always Lola on IMDB Apple TV The Screenwriting Life Jeffrey’s website and screenwriting class
In this session we discuss the state of Hollywood post WGA strike while the SAG-AFTRA strike continues, as wells our own personal writing updates. SHOW NOTES: Box Office: Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ Is No. 1 With $33M, ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Rides to $23M 2023 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming
Richie Billing is a UK-based author, podcaster and writing instructor whose debut novel, “Pariah’s Lament” was published in March 2021 by Of Metal and Magic Publishing. We discuss his writing, teaching and more.  SHOW NOTES: Richie’s Website: www.richiebilling.com. The Fantasy Writers’ Toolshed podcast Fantasy Writing Classes Richie Billing bio Richie Billing writes all kinds of stories, but mostly fantasy fiction. His tales often explore real-world issues, zooming in on the characters and their troubles. His short fiction has been widely published, with one story adapted for BBC radio. His debut novel, Pariah's Lament, was published by Of Metal and Magic Publishing in March 2021.  Richie also hosts the podcast The Fantasy Writers’ Toolshed, a venture inspired by the requests of readers of his acclaimed craft book, A Fantasy Writers’ Handbook. When not writing, Richie works as an editor and digital marketer and teaches creative writing both online and in his home city of Liverpool. Most nights you can find him up into the early hours scribbling away or watching the NBA.
Jane L. Rosen is an author, screenwriter, and former Huffington Post contributor. Jane often takes inspiration from real-life stories and interviews to craft her novels. Her first novel “Nine Women, One Dress” was translated into ten languages. Her second novel “Eliza Starts a Rumor” has been optioned by NBC. “A Shoe Story” and “On Fire Island” are out now. SHOW NOTES: Jane’s Website: https://janelrosen.com On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janelrosen “On Fire Island” on Amazon NBC Developing “Eliza Starts a Rumor” Drama Series
Dusk Wave Arts CEO, Vision Holder and Lead Writer Paul Graham brings attention to neurodiverse issues through digital audio comics and games. We discuss the development of his company and his stories. Show Notes: Instagram: @duskwavearts FB: www.facebook.com/dwavearts Dusk Wave Arts Website:  https://duskwavearts.com "The Glove": https://theglove.comicswithaudio.com "Criminal King":  https://criminalking.comicswithaudio.com
We’re back from our Summer break, starting off our 7th year of Writers Group Therapy, but the WGA, and now SAG-AFTRA, are still on strike. We catch up on all the latest and look towards a fall with no premieres.  SHOW NOTES: Talks Between Writers, Studios at a Standstill After Week of Trading Barbs AMPTP Hires New Crisis PR Firm as Strikes Go On Linear TV Falls Below 50 Percent of Viewing for First Time
In this session, we talk our writing goals for 2023, the latest news including the WGA prepping for contract negotiations, Twitch payout cuts, COVID in Hollywood, Moviepass’ resurrection, and more. SHOW NOTES: Twitch payout cuts WGA Negotiations/Strike Prep Hollywood’s Unions and Studios Extend COVID Protocols With Small Modifications Moviepass Resurrection
It’s been a rough few weeks across Hollywood at studios such as Warner Brothers, Cartoon Network, G4 and others. From layoffs to total shutdowns, we take a look at recent turmoil and how it might affect writers. SHOW NOTES: Thanks to ClownfishTV https://twitter.com/ClownfishTVcom for their great analysis. G4 Shut Down Less than a Year After Re-launching Warner Bros. BLOODBATH! WB TV Lays Off 26% of Staff! by Clownfish TV Disney Plus and Netflix FORCED to Be Honest About Their Numbers! by Clownfish TV Amazon Settles With Writers Guild For $4M-Plus Over Unpaid Residuals Writers Guild Arbitration With Netflix Yields $42M in New Residuals for Members Warner Bros. TV Group Shutters Short-Form Shingle Stage 13, Ends Its TV Workshop Programs in Cost-Cutting Move Warner Bros Discovery Makes U-Turn On Closure Of Writers & Directors Workshops, Moves Initiatives To Diversity Unit
As writers, we struggle to get our work written, sold, and produced our whole careers. What we don’t hardly ever think about is, what happens after we’re gone? Our writing doesn’t stop being valuable, but who is going to take over managing it and, hopefully, continue to reap the benefits of our creativity for the length of our copyright? We discuss this with Best-selling novelists Matt Buchman, writer of “Estate Planning for Writers” based on his own experiences. SHOW NOTES: Matt's Website: http://www.mlbuchman.com
In this session, we talk with novelist and screenwriter/showrunner Dennis Lehane. His award-winning novels and the film adaptations spawned major feature films such as “Shutter Island,” “Mystic River” and “Gone Baby Gone.” The show’s he’s written for, “The Wire” and “Boardwalk Empire,” are always at the top of everyone’s “best written show” lists. We discuss his journey and his latest project, the true crime limited series on AppleTV+ “Black Bird” starring Taron Egerton. SHOW NOTES: Black Bird on IMDB Dennis’ website
NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the WGA going on strike. From their unusual start from a Twitter feed that became “S**t my dad says,” show runners Patrick Schumacker and Justin Halpern are celebrating the success of their shows “Abbott Elementary” and “Harley Quinn.” We discuss their unique start, juggling show running duties on two shows and what the future holds. SHOW NOTES: Justin Halpern on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3824767 Patrick Schumacker on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3824575 Justin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justin_halpern Patrick on Twitter (https://twitter.com/PMSchumacker) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/PMSchumacker/) Abbott Elementary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14218830 Harley Quinn: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7658402 Bios Justin Halpern & Patrick Schumacker are Emmy-nominated creators, showrunners and executive producers through their company Delicious Non-Sequitur Productions whose overall deal is at Warner Bros. Television. Series include HBO Max’s animated hit HARLEY QUINN for WBTV and DC Entertainment which is now in its 4th season and its spin-off NOONAN'S which was recently ordered to series for HBO MAX. Justin and Patrick’s newest series, ABBOTT ELEMENTARY with Quinta Brunson, is a hit series that garnered multiple Emmy wins and nominations including a nomination for best comedy series where they serve as executive producers and showrunners. Previously, Halpern and Schumacker were the showrunners and Executive Producers of NBC’s POWERLESS for WBTV and DC Entertainment. Prior to that, Halpern and Schumacker co-created Fox’s SURVIVING JACK as well as CBS’s S#*! MY DAD SAYS. S#*! MY DAD SAYS was adapted for television based on Halpern’s New York Times bestselling book, Shit My Dad Says. Justin and Patrick have also been involved with such popular series as iZOMBIE, COUGAR TOWN, and HOW TO BE A GENTLEMAN.  Justin & Patrick recently finished writing the feature BIRTHRIGHT based on the graphic novel by Joshua Williamson for Universal Pictures with Ruben Fleischer and Skybound producing. 
We wrap up the 6th year of Writers Group Therapy (Can you believe it's been 6 YEARS!) with a discussion of Rachanee’s recently published third novel in the Kingdom Legacy Series: “Heir of Memory & Shadow,” a look at the first week of the writers strike, and our summer plans. SHOW NOTES: Rachanee’s Website: https://www.rachanee.net (Buy digital copies directly from Rachanee’s site) On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Heir-Magic-Mischance-Kingdom-Legacy-ebook/dp/B0C3GW3K25 Schoolyard Studios: https://schoolyardstudio.net
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Bad Ash

I really like this podcast, just wish it was a bit longer. You guys touch on a lot of good stuff and only talk a little about it.

Feb 28th
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