191 episodes
Writers Group Therapy Rachanee Lumayno and Tom Loveman
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5.0 • 6 Ratings
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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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Session #190 - “The First Omen” with co-screenwriters Arkasha Stevenson and Tim Smith
In this session, horror fans will be excited to hear from The First Omen screenwriting team of Arkasha Stevenson and Tim Smith who also directed and produced the film respectively. We discuss their passion for the original that drove their process in creating a terrifying prequel to the Richard Donner classic.
Arkasha and Tim are a team who have written and produced projects for AMC, Hulu, Netflix, SyFy and Amazon including Channel Zero: Butcher’s Block, Legion and Briarpatch.
SHOW NOTES:
The First Omen: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5672290
The Omen - 1976: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075005
Arkasha: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6674331
TIm Smith: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5654281
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Session #189 - “A Bit of Light” Screenwriter Rebecca Callard and Director Stephen Moyer
We talk with “A Bit of Light” screenwriter Rebecca Callard and Director Stephen Moyer (Bill Compton on “True Blood”) about their touching slice of life film that stars Anna Paquin, Ray Winstone and newcomer Luca Hogan.
***Spoiler note: Contains some spoilers***
SHOW NOTES:
Stephen Moyer on X
Stephen Moyer on IG
A Bit of Light on IMDB: -
Session #186 - Notes to Myself
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.
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James Gunn Fired From ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy’ Franchise Over Offensive Tweets
Star Wars: All 18 Fired & Replaced Directors In the Disney Era
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Session #186 - The Harvesting of Haystacks Kane author Steve Schlam
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.
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Steve's Website: www.steveschlam.com
8th House Publishing Shop
Buy on Amazon
Buy on Barnes&Noble
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Session #187 - “Barry” Writer and Co-Executive Producer Duffy Boudreau
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.
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Barry on IMDB
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Session #185 - Fast Hollywood
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
Customer Reviews
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A fun show with knowledgeable hosts!
As an aspiring writer I love listening to more established writers who know what they’re talking about! Thanks Tom and Rachanee!