Faith, Final Drafts, & the F Word

S2 EP9: Coming Full Circle in Life and Dreams

This final episode of season two bookends the reason the writers started this screenwriting series over two years ago. It's a reminder to themselves and other creatives that the dream lives on-- and the only way to fail is to quit. The writers check in with questions like: What are ways you refuse to quit? When did you almost quit and what convinced you to continue? How is your inner artist right now? Fragile? Beat up? Inspired? The three also discus themes pulled from Julia Cameron's inspiring book The Artist's Way on how to set our "creative selves" free and keep our "rational selves" low-key. This is S2 EP9 in a series that documents the journeys of three emerging screenwriters - Sarah Hopkins, Rebecca Williams Spindler, & Darla Phillips - who share their experiences as they try and navigate careers in film and tv-- a huge feat indeed. Add in the TWIST that each are women of FAITH and entering into life's "second season"— and you might find yourself mumbling under your breath, "Good luck with that ladies!" Follow along for some guaranteed laughs, a flaw or two, and some valuable screenwriting and industry perspective that will inspire anyone with a dream! #screenwriter #screenwriting #writer #dreamer To view the screenwriters bios & more—go to: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079930643765&mibextid=LQQJ4d MENTIONS & RESOURSES: The Artist's Way written by Julia Cameron

S2 EP8: Writing Fellowships, Residencies, Retreats, & More!

There are LOTS of writing fellowships, residencies & retreats to choose from. How does a writer know which is best? The big TV writing fellowships? Or maybe more niche opportunities? In this episode the writers share their experiences applying for and attending a few. It's a full 55 minute episode packed with informative ways to get the most out of these writing and networking experiences. Things like: tips on writing interesting bios, filling out applications, being brave, pitching ideas, making bio videos, validation, growing relationships, and more! This is S2 EP8 in a series that documents the journeys of three emerging screenwriters - Sarah Hopkins, Rebecca Williams Spindler, & Darla Phillips - who share their experiences as they try and navigate careers in film and tv-- a huge feat indeed. Add in the TWIST that each are women of FAITH and entering into life's "second season"— and you might find yourself mumbling under your breath, "Good luck with that ladies!" Follow along for some guaranteed laughs, a flaw or two, and some valuable screenwriting and industry perspective that will inspire anyone with a dream! #screenwriter #screenwriting #writer #dreamer To view the screenwriters bios & more—go to: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079930643765&mibextid=LQQJ4d FELLOWSHIPS, RESIDENCIES, & RETREATS: https://www.wgfoundation.org/fellowship-writing-programs-for-screenwriters-masterlist https://www.wgfoundation.org/programs/the-veterans-writing-project https://rocabertiwriters.com/ https://writeondoorcounty.org/residency/ https://www.apply.impact.net/

S2 EP7: Barbie & Badasses: Writing Strong Female Protagonists

Rockin the PINK! This episode is all about the Barbie movie and the talented women who helped bring the film to "live-action" life - Director Greta Gerwig, Actor/Producer Margot Robbie, Kate McKinnon, and America Ferrera to name a few. Follow along as Sarah, Rebecca, and Darla chat about the Barbie hype and expectations. They reveal their Barbie movie-viewing partners and favorite Barbie-Land Barbie-- you might be surprised! And, the three don’t shy away from all the controversy... (Originally recorded August 2023) (00:00) - Intro (01:32)- FFF Shares (07:02) - Topic: Barbie Movie & Writing Strong Female Protagonists SOURCES: Writer's Write - Amanda Patterson https://www.writerswrite.co.za/the-six-defining-characteristics-of-strong-female-protagonists/ https://filmlifestyle.com/strong-female-characters-in-film/ https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a44725030/america-ferrera-barbie-full-monologue-transcript/ MOVIE MENTIONS & NAME DROPS: Barbie Movie Greta Gerwig Margot Robbie America Ferrera Kate McKinnon Noah Baumbach Warner Brothers Mattel

S2 EP6: Crafting Great Character Arcs— Their Arcs and Yours

Creating characters that readers/viewers love - or love to hate - is key to storytelling in all its forms. Enjoyable and compelling books, movies, and tv shows likely have a complex character with an epic personal journey at their core. In this episode the writers discuss the importance of compelling characters and share ways to craft unique and complex ones with arcs that resonate. They also touch on how a writer’s personal character arc can infuse a story as well as have influence on meetings with producers, managers, and other industry execs. Your CHARACTER'S arcs matter-- and so do YOURS! (Originally recorded in April 2023) SOURCES & MENTIONS: Ken Atchity - Film Courage interview: Character Development is About Three Things https://youtu.be/cSY43NNZdUI Gary Goldstein - Film Courage interview: A Great Tool For Developing Characters https://youtu.be/fApBdfWbH8A Ken Miyamoto - Acceptance, Revelation, Contentment: Exploring Your Character's Inner ARC - ScreenCraft: https://screencraft.org/blog/acceptance-revelation-contentment-exploring-your-characters-inner-arc/ Lee Jessup - Your Character: https://leejessup.com/trending-industry-character/ Danny Manus - http://www.nobullscript.net/ Twitter quote: https://twitter.com/dannymanus?s=21 MOVIE MENTIONS & NAME DROPS: Leanne Morgan - Comedian The Godfather The Breakfast Club Braveheart - Mel Gibson Legally Blonde - Reese Witherspoon

S2 EP5: IP & Adaptations

What’s considered to be IP for film and tv? Where can you find it? This episode is about mining for some of that solid gold Intellectual Property! Heck, it might be right under your nose in Public Domain-- or in YOUR own head just waiting to be created! The writers weigh in on ways to access IP and share their insights on the adaptation process! (Originally recorded in April of 2023) NAME DROPS & RESOURCE MENTIONS: John August - podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scriptnotes-podcast/id462495496 Ken Miyamoto articles on IP & Public Domain - IP: https://screencraft.org/blog/what-hollywood-wants-intellectual-property-adaptations/. Public Domain: https://screencraft.org/blog/hottest-public-domain-properties-for-screenwriters/ Link to best books for 2023: https://ebookfriendly.com/best-books-entering-public-domain-2023/ ADAPTED IP MENTIONS: All Quiet on the Western Front Sweet Magnolias Forest Gump The Help Catherine Called Birdy Fight Club Shawshank Redemption Game of Thrones Big Little Lies The Handmaid’s Tale Twilight Series