Do You Jump Into Scene Writing Way Too Soon?

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02/19/24 • 26 min

I used to think writer's just sat at their laptop and a script would magically unfold. No wonder it felt so difficult! I jumped into scene writing as the very first step. This episode talks about why scene writing should come LAST.

I also touch on Reese Witherspoon's inspiring story of self-funding her production company, give you a quick update on my short film, PIGEON, and dive into Ryan Murphy's latest show, FEUD: CAPTOE AND THE SWANS.

If you have a burning desire to create a project, and you want to stop waiting for permission from the industry to do what you love, learn how to get started at https://writeyourshort.com/

or connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/

If you have a burning desire to create a project, and you want to stop waiting for permission from the industry to do what you love, learn how to get started at https://writeyourshort.com/

or connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/

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I'll also introduce you to Lois Weber, a trailblazing filmmaker from the silent film era. She was the first America woman to direct a feature film and used her work to address social issues and advocate for complex roles for women.

If you have a burning desire to create a project, and you want to stop waiting for permission from the industry to do what you love, learn how to get started at https://writeyourshort.com/

or connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/

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Learn why I recommend you make your antagonist and person, NOT a force or being, and we'll continue our character analysis from The Devil Wears Prada with Meryl Steep's character: Miranda Priestly.

This is a companion episode to episode 3 - so if you haven't listened to that, check it out FIRST and then come back to this one.

If you have a burning desire to create a project, and you want to stop waiting for permission from the industry to do what you love, learn how to get started at https://writeyourshort.com/

or connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyemilygrace/

Film Broads, See? - Do You Jump Into Scene Writing Way Too Soon?

Transcript

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It's episode five, and I wanna start by saying thank you. This is a brand new podcast and I'm so thrilled to see the reviews coming in to see you subscribing and downloading and listening. Creating this podcast is a lot like the process of creating your film. It started as an idea in my head, and now my baby is out in the world where it can make an impact. All the work I've done behind the scenes, it's out there now and it's no longer just my podcast. It's our podcast