Writers Group Therapy

Writers Group Therapy


Latest Episodes

Session #180 - Interview with “Always Lola” Screenwriter/Director Jeffrey Crane Graham
November 27, 2023

Writer/Director Jeffrey Crane Graham discusses his new award-winning, John Hughesian coming of age dramedy Always Lola that is premiering for rent/purchase on most streaming platforms including Amazon Prime, YouTube and AppleTV. Jeffrey also teaches scr

Session #179 - Post WGA strike state of the industry
November 06, 2023

In this session we discuss the state of Hollywood post WGA strike while the SAG-AFTRA strike continues, as wells our own personal writing updates.SHOW NOTES: Box Office: Taylor Swifts Eras Tour Is No. 1 With $33M, Killers of the Flower Moon Rides

Session #178 - Pariah’s Lament author Richie Billing
October 16, 2023

Richie Billing is a UK-based author, podcaster and writing instructor whose debut novel, Pariahs Lament was published in March 2021 by Of Metal and Magic Publishing. We discuss his writing, teaching and more.SHOW NOTES: Richies Website:www.richi

Session #177 - Interview with Author and Screenwriter Jane L. Rosen
October 02, 2023

Jane L. Rosen is an author, screenwriter, and former Huffington Post contributor. Jane often takes inspiration from real-life stories and interviews to craft her novels. Her first novel Nine Women, One Dress was translated into ten languages. Her second

Session #176 - Interview with Dusk Wave Arts CEO Paul Graham
September 18, 2023

Dusk Wave Arts CEO, Vision Holder and Lead Writer Paul Graham brings attention to neurodiverse issues through digital audio comics and games. We discuss the development of his company and his stories. Show Notes: Instagram: @duskwavearts FB: www.facebook

Session #175 - We’re Back but Hollywood is still on Strike - Year 7 Premiere
September 04, 2023

Were back from our Summer break, starting off our 7th year of Writers Group Therapy, but the WGA, and now SAG-AFTRA, are still on strike. We catch up on all the latest and look towards a fall with no premieres.SHOW NOTES: Talks Between Writers, Stud

Session #174 - Interview with Abbott Elementary & Harley Quinn Showrunners Schumacker and Halpern
June 06, 2023

NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the WGA going on strike.From their unusual start from a Twitter feed that became S**t my dad says, show runners Patrick Schumacker and Justin Halpern are celebrating the success of their shows Abbott Elementar

Session #173 - Kingdom Legacy Book #3, Writers Strike & Year 6 Wrap Up
May 15, 2023

We wrap up the 6th year of Writers Group Therapy (Can you believe it's been 6 YEARS!) with a discussion of Rachanees recently published third novel in the Kingdom Legacy Series: Heir of Memory & Shadow, a look at the first week of the writers s

Session #172 - Script Doctoring with Shannon Massey Smith
May 02, 2023

Does your script need some TLC? Maybe a script doctor can help. Shannon Massey Smith shares the ins and outs of being, and working with, a script doctor.SHOW NOTES:Girls to The Front Productions: girlstothefrontproductions.comShannon on IG: @ShannonMa

Session #171 - "Blindspotting" Showrunner Rafael Casal
April 17, 2023

Blindspotting creator/writer/producer/director/actor Rafael Casal (Miles) talks about how touring with his music and poetry transformed into telling stories about his community in Oakland, CA in the award-winning Starz series.Show Notes:Rafael Casal