Writers Group Therapy

07/01/2025

Summer Shelton is the producer, director, writer and star of the new romantic drama “You & I,” now out on all major streaming platforms. We discuss her journey and the film. Listen at: https://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2025/01/07/session-202-youandi/

10/12/2024

Just when you think you’ve licked the AP Style Guide and The Screenwriter’s Bible, you learn you’re doing it ALL WRONG! This session, we discuss how writings styles and conventions change.
https://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2024/12/09/session-201-style-changes/

26/11/2024

EPISODE #200! What are differences, pros and cons of writing for yourself versus writing for others?
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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...

12/11/2024

We chat with YA Fantasy/Romance novelist Cyndi Brec about her upcoming series “The Therans” listen at: https://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2024/11/12/session-199-cyndibrec/ Cyndi Brec's Author Page

15/10/2024

“Barron’s Cove” writer/director and CEO of ScriptGen, Evan Kelman, discusses his personal connection to his film and building tools for , designers and in the industry.

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 ...

01/10/2024

Screenwriter/Director Christine Jeffs talks “A Mistake” now in theaters in this session of Writers Group Therapy https://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2024/09/30/session-197-a-mistake/

17/09/2024

Award-winning author/journalist Alex Temblador on “Writing An Identity Not Your Own” https://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2024/09/17/session-196-identity/

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.”  https://open.spotify.com/episode/7JRt5SnQKISvBOpZRsq3fM?si=6I15TM91TFKCeNIyv...

03/09/2024

It’s been a crazy summer for AI in Hollywood affecting writers, actors, artists, audio techs, game devs and more. We break down the latest and try to see the path forward. (And we're back for year 8!) https://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2024/09/03/session-195-ai-summer/

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 relat...

18/06/2024

On this session of Writers Group Therapy, Ben Roy discusses factual storytelling in the Netflix nature documentary “Our Living World”. �https://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2024/06/18/session-194-benroy/

04/06/2024

This session, we interview Lauren Pomerantz, screenwriter of the new Dakota Johnson comedy “Am I Okay?” that streams on Max June 6th. Also stars Sonoya Mizuno. https://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2024/06/03/session-193-pomerantz/

21/05/2024

The screenwriting genius behind StoryandPlot.com, Tom Vaughn, shares his experience as a produced screenwriter and screenwriting teach.
Listen at: https://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2024/05/21/session-192-storyandplot/�

07/05/2024

We talk with writer/director Brett Wagner about his personal connections to his new thriller “The Big Bend,” his journey and his teaching screenwriting at SCAD. https://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2024/05/07/session-191-thebigbend/

16/04/2024

“The First Omen” co-screenwriters Arkasha Stevenson and Tim Smith talk bringing the terrifying sequel to the screen. https://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2024/04/16/session-190-first-omen/�

02/04/2024

“A Bit of Light” Screenwriter Rebecca Callard and Director Stephen Moyer discuss their Anna Paquin starring drama. https://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2024/04/02/session-189-abitoflight/�

19/03/2024

What happens when writers say/do stuff the comes back to haunt them? We discuss how the industry reacts and what you should/shouldn’t do.

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. https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/GhfycjV54Hb SHOW NOTES: ⁠James Gunn Fired From ‘Guard...

05/03/2024

“Barry” co-executive producer and writer Duffy Boudreau talks about writing the award winning Max series
https://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2024/03/05/session-187-barry/

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. https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/kb91VDlCIHb Editor Note: The day after reco...

05/03/2024

“Barry” co-executive producer and writer Duffy Boudreau talks about writing the award winning Max series
https://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2024/03/05/session-187-barry/

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. https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/kb91VDlCIHb Editor Note: The day after reco...

20/02/2024

Fast Fashion, Fast Publishing, Fast Music… Is Fast Hollywood next?
https://www.writersgrouptherapy.com/2024/02/20/session-185-fasthollywood/