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Writing Process

Solitude and getting stuff written

October 28, 2013 Psych 101, Television, Writing Process

Guinevere Turner doesn’t want to talk to you, not when she’s writing.

101: Q&A from the live show

Episode - 101

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August 2, 2013 Genres, QandA, Rights and Copyright, Scriptnotes, Story and Plot, Television, Words on the page, Writing Process

In this special bonus episode, John and Craig answer listener questions from the 100th episode with help from guests Rawson Thurber and Aline Brosh McKenna.

Psychotherapy for screenwriters

July 23, 2013 Follow Up, Psych 101, Rights and Copyright, Scriptnotes, Transcribed, Writing Process

John and Craig 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.

Eating dessert first

July 1, 2013 Writing Process

Joss Whedon’s productivity advice is to figure out what you actually need to do, then do the most fun stuff first.

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