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Psych 101

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.

Impostor Syndrome, and unknown unknowns

July 21, 2014 Psych 101

Maybe Impostor Syndrome is a good thing.

The Rocky Shoals (pages 70-90)

July 8, 2014 Psych 101, Scriptnotes, Story and Plot, Transcribed, Words on the page, Writing Process

Aline Brosh McKenna joins Craig and John to talk about the difficult journey through pages 70-90 of your feature. After that, we talk about procrastination, the Panic Monster and our inner Instant Gratification Monkeys.

Audio illusions, and the importance of set-up

July 3, 2014 Psych 101, Words on the page

A reader’s understanding of a given moment is hugely dependent on what you’ve already established. That’s why the first few pages of a script are so important: you’re teaching the reader how to read your script, and what’s important.

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