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6 Steps To A Successful Writing Partnership

I have been writing and publishing stories for more than 10 years, first as a novelist. I always wrote in a silo, never sharing my work until I had reworked it countless times. Heaven forbid someone sees my terrible first draft! After publishing two novels this way, I opened myself up to a trusted friend as my next story was more complexly layered. It all made sense in my head, but would my reader get the connections? By bouncing around ideas and sharing my drafts with this friend, I fixed plot...

Todd Foley
Todd Foley
4 months ago
6 Steps To A Successful Writing Partnership

Red Carpet Roll-Out: December 2024's New Executives & Education at Stage 32!

Happy Friday, Stage 32 Community! Our Stage 32 Team has been working diligently to bring in new educational and mentoring resources and opportunities to this fantastic community! This December, you'll have the chance to learn from knowledgeable industry executives, film commissioners, financiers, award-winning writers, producers, directors, cinematographers, authors, actors, and representatives. Impressive creative professionals who have worked on or represented such projects as THE SANDMA...

Ashley Renee Smith
Ashley Renee Smith
4 months ago
Red Carpet Roll-Out: December 2024's New Executives & Education at Stage 32!

Say, “Thank you”: Why Gratitude is Your Superpower

This Thanksgiving, my invitation is to pause and consider the role gratitude plays in your writer’s journey. Gratitude is not just a feel-good emotion; it is the way, the path to navigating challenges, strengthening your resilience, and fueling your process. Think of gratitude as your superpower. Find Strength in the Challenges You Have Overcome Think about the struggles you have faced and conquered in your creative life—the dragons you have slain, all the times you broke through frustrating...

Maria Baltazzi
Maria Baltazzi
4 months ago
Say, “Thank you”: Why Gratitude is Your Superpower

November Write Club Week #4: Congratulations, You Got Through the Door! How Are You Keeping it Open?

As a producer and executive in the entertainment industry for over 20 years, I’ve seen countless submissions and been in hundreds of pitch meetings - on both sides of the table. While the landscape is constantly changing, one thing remains clear - preparation is everything. Whether you’re submitting a script, pitching a new series, or meeting a potential collaborator, your level of preparedness can make all the difference in securing a deal or moving your project forward. Even if you want it...

Jason Mirch
Jason Mirch
4 months ago
November Write Club Week #4: Congratulations, You Got Through the Door! How Are You Keeping it Open?

Coffee & Content: Reframing Rejection as Part of the Journey

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? I have some content here for you that is sure to get the creative juices flowing, so grab your coffee, and let's dive in. First up, in this Film Courage interview, they’re talking to writer, Jay Fingers, about how to handle rejection. Jay Fingers is a novelist, journalist, editor, and emerging screenwriter who authored four books: Guestlist, Kisses for Tati, Orange Mound, and Manhattan Sweetheart before moving to Los Angele...

Richard "RB" Botto
Richard "RB" Botto
4 months ago
Coffee & Content: Reframing Rejection as Part of the Journey

Advice For Screenwriters From An Award-Winning Producer & Repped Screenwriter

Hello, Screenwriters! My name is Shaun. I am a Stage 32 Exec, Gotham Award-winning independent film producer, member of the Producers Guild of America, Repped Screenwriter, Script Consultant, and educator. I've been in the film and television industry for 29 years and producing for 15 of those years. In that time I have been privileged to work with and learn from some of the greatest filmmakers and performers in our industry - from James Cameron, Steven Spielberg, and Judd Apatow to Joe Wrig...

Shaun O'Banion
Shaun O'Banion
4 months ago
Advice For Screenwriters From An Award-Winning Producer & Repped Screenwriter

The Secrets To Mapping Out a Multi-Season Story

Working with writers as an instructor, consultant, and producer on developing television series, writing pilot scripts, and pitch bibles, I have found that the most exciting – and most difficult – part of the process is imagining that the show is being made and working out what the first season and subsequent seasons might be about. Sure, there will eventually be a writer’s room that will “break” the seasons (decide what happens in each episode), but before that happens, we dream up episodes and...

Anna Marton Henry
Anna Marton Henry
4 months ago
The Secrets To Mapping Out a Multi-Season Story

A Writer’s Room Special Event: Ask Me Anything with Stage 32 CEO Richard "RB" Botto

What is up, Creative Army! Myself and the Stage 32 team couldn’t be more thankful for this incredible community. This year has been a whirlwind for me with a lot of international travel so it's been a while since I've been able to do an AMA. Between my travel, the strikes, the M&A happening in our industry, independent film having a resurgence, I've seen and learned a lot... and there is a lot to talk about right now. It's an exciting time for you as a creative - whether you work in film, t...

Richard "RB" Botto
Richard "RB" Botto
4 months ago
A Writer’s Room Special Event: Ask Me Anything with Stage 32 CEO Richard "RB" Botto

A Stage 32 Success Story: Getting To The "Yes" For Your Screenplay!

“I love this script”. It’s the beginning of my Stage 32 consult with a producer, and I’m flabbergasted. In my head, I’m thinking, “Oh! My! God! Did she just say she loves my script?” She continues, “It’s a cool story that deserves to be told.” I’m not expecting more than the typical encouragement and notes. So, I’m momentarily surprised to have someone excited about my story. IT TAKES PERSISTENCE We dream of hearing those words from a producer. But if you’re like me, there’s a long...

Candace Egan
Candace Egan
4 months ago
A Stage 32 Success Story: Getting To The "Yes" For Your Screenplay!

Stage 32 CEO Richard ‘RB’ Botto Featured on Beyond The Glam Podcast! Come Watch!

Happy Tuesday, Creative Army! I recently had the honor of being featured on the brand new and already massively popular podcast, Beyond the Glam, hosted by the wonderful, amazing, spectacular 3X Emmy nominated, Rasha Goel. Rasha's podcast is about the raw, human side of success– showing the true, unglamorous realities of celebrities and creatives. We hope you’ll join us in feeling inspired to tackle personal challenges after discovering the inner struggles, insecurities, and triumphs that h...

Richard "RB" Botto
Richard "RB" Botto
4 months ago
Stage 32 CEO Richard ‘RB’ Botto Featured on Beyond The Glam Podcast! Come Watch!
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