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Summer Re-run: Psychotherapy for Screenwriters

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August 5, 2014 Follow Up, Psych 101, Scriptnotes, Transcribed, Writing Process

John and Craig revisit one of their favorite episodes, in which they sit down with screenwriter-turned-psychotherapist Dennis Palumbo to discuss writer’s block, procrastination, partnerships and more. It’s a can’t-miss episode for aspiring writers and professionals alike.

LINKS:

  • Dennis Palumbo, author and psychotherapist
  • Dennis’s book Night Terrors: A Daniel Rinaldi Mystery on Amazon
  • Impostor Syndrome on Wikipedia
  • The Imposter
  • Paper Karma helps you control your mailbox
  • The Secret in Their Eyes

You can download the episode here: AAC | mp3.

The transcript of the original episode can be found here.

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