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Bob Sáenz
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INTERVIEW: Bob Sáenz, Screenwriter of Extracurricular Activities, Discusses Breaking In, Rewriting for Hire, and Much More!

May 10, 2019
Writing truly great stories requires the writer to go to dark places and challenge their fears. Jeanne Veillette Bowerman puts you on the therapy couch to help you get outside of your comfort zone.
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BALLS OF STEEL: Living and Writing Outside of Your Comfort Zone

Dec 28, 2018
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BALLS OF STEEL: How to Write Character Introductions to Attract Actors

Dec 12, 2018
J. Todd Harris
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INTERVIEW: Producer J. Todd Harris on Working with Producers and Building a Successful Screenwriting Career

Nov 1, 2018
Screenwriter/Producer/Director Joe Benedetto shares insights into the industry, stepping out of your comfort zone, and his newest projects, The Final 4 and Tale of the Wet Dog.
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INTERVIEW: Screenwriter/Producer/Director Joe Benedetto on "The Jersey 4," "Tale of the Wet Dog" and the Keys to Surviving a Screenwriting Career

Oct 3, 2018
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BALLS OF STEEL: 5 Lessons on Getting Real with Your Writing Goals

Dec 28, 2017
Collaborating with friends has always been a tightrope act. Jeanne Veillette Bowerman gives tips to help you not lose the friendship over the course of a project.
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BALLS OF STEEL: Collaborating with Friends - The Walk of Shame

Dec 20, 2017
Jeanne Veillette Bowerman discusses the path from miserable career to finally becoming a writer. It's never too late for anyone to chase their dreams!
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BALLS OF STEEL: Becoming a Writer - It's Never Too Late

Nov 29, 2017
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BALLS OF STEEL: Challenge Yourself to Change - Storytelling Mediums

Oct 11, 2017
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BALLS OF STEEL: The Secret to Finding Time to Write

Jun 21, 2017
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BALLS OF STEEL: What Makes a Writer Fail?

Jun 2, 2017
Is becoming a professional screenwriter next to impossible? Jeanne Veillette Bowerman suggests one way you actually have a shot at achieving that miracle. #scriptchat #screenwriting
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BALLS OF STEEL: Can You Really Be a Professional Screenwriter? Perception vs Reality

Dec 8, 2016
'Cactus Jack'
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The Multi-Hyphenate Thornton Brothers Talk Storyteller Survival and Crowdfunding 'Cactus Jack'

Sep 7, 2016
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BALLS OF STEEL: Finding Character Motivation, Conflict and Compassion

Jul 27, 2016
HBO Exec Chris Salvaterra Offers Perspective On the Business Side of Screenwriting by Jeanne Veillette Bowerman | Script Magazine #scriptchat #screenwriting
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HBO Exec Chris Salvaterra Offers Perspective On the Business Side of Screenwriting

May 20, 2016
Photography by Michael D. Lyons
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BALLS OF STEEL: Meet Author and Screenwriter Christopher J. Moore

Apr 6, 2016
JEANNE'S SCREENWRITING TIP: Elevate Your Story - Push Your Hero Off a Cliff by Jeanne Veillette Bowerman | Script Magazine #scriptchat #amwriting #screenwriting
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JEANNE'S SCREENWRITING TIP: Elevate Your Story - Push Your Hero Off a Cliff

Feb 4, 2016
BALLS OF STEEL: Navigating Hollywood - 11 Ways to Develop Your Hustle by Jeanne Veillette Bowerman | Script Magazine #screenwriting #scriptchat
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BALLS OF STEEL: Navigating Hollywood - 11 Ways to Develop Your Screenwriting Hustle

Jan 22, 2016
Yes, I still have that stuffed cat in my office, but not sure if that somewhat creepy-looking Santa asked if I wanted to be a writer.
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JEANNE'S SCREENWRITING TIP: Self Publishing for Screenwriters... & for Sanity

Jul 24, 2015
Tim Talbott
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Line Between Good & Evil: Tim Talbott on Writing 'Stanford Prison Experiment'

Jul 15, 2015
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JEANNE'S SCREENWRITING TIPS: Screenplay Feedback - Get Real with Your Rewrites

May 22, 2015
screenwriting experts
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BALLS OF STEEL: Which Screenwriting Experts Should You Believe?

Mar 26, 2015
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Jeanne's Top 12 Screenwriting Tips

Feb 12, 2015
how to sell a screenplay
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BALLS OF STEEL: How to Write a Screenplay That Sells Itself

Jan 22, 2015
Brandon Barker
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Brandon Barker on Writing, Career & the Sale of 'Nottingham & Hood' to Disney

Dec 19, 2014
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USAF Dentist Eric Koenig Sells 'Matriarch' to Paramount

Dec 4, 2014
The Coen brothers
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BALLS OF STEEL: How Do Writing Partnerships Work?

Nov 13, 2014
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BALLS OF STEEL: 11 Ways to Avoid Disaster When Choosing a Writing Partner

Oct 23, 2014
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Balls of Steel: Overcoming Overthinking

Jul 24, 2014
character evolution
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Jeanne's Screenwriting Tips: Character Evolution - Finding Your Character's Wound

Jul 15, 2014
Emma Frost
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Balls of Steel: Emma Frost on Writing, Charity & Adapting 'The White Queen' for Television

May 30, 2014
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JEANNE'S SCREENWRITING TIPS: 7 Reasons to Shut Up & Listen

May 20, 2014
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BALLS OF STEEL: Pursuing a Writing Career When You Feel Lost

May 15, 2014
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BALLS OF STEEL: Working with a Screenwriting Mentor

Mar 13, 2014
Mark Cuban, Daymond John, Kevin O’Leary, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec
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BALLS OF STEEL: 6 Screenwriting Pitching Lessons from the Sharks

Feb 20, 2014
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Balls of Steel: Writing Space + Writing Routine = Progress

Feb 6, 2014
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My Favorite Baker's Dozen of Balls of Steel

Jan 2, 2014
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BALLS OF STEEL: Characters, Fate, Philosophy & Clarification

Dec 5, 2013
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BALLS OF STEEL: Meet Guinevere Turner and Her New Project, 'Creeps'

Nov 21, 2013
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BALLS OF STEEL: Writing for Free - Is Money the Only Measure of Success?

Oct 25, 2013
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BALLS OF STEEL: 7 Lessons in Outlining, First Draft & Fear, Oh My!

Oct 10, 2013
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BALLS OF STEEL: Screenwriting Pitchfests - Ripoff or Opportunity?

Sep 26, 2013
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BALLS OF STEEL: The 'Magic Trick' to Selling a Screenplay

Sep 12, 2013
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BALLS OF STEEL: Becoming a Professional Screenwriter - What's Holding You Back?

Sep 5, 2013
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Do-Over: Advice to My 18-Year-Old Self - Oscar-Winning Producer Edward Saxon

Aug 27, 2013
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How to Sell a Script and Build a Screenwriting Career

Balls of Steel: Liar, Liar, Career on Fire

Aug 22, 2013
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Balls of Steel: Taking Your Online Network Offline

Aug 15, 2013
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BALLS OF STEEL: How to Get Your Screenplay Read Without Asking

Aug 1, 2013
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BALLS OF STEEL: The Secret to Finding a Screenwriting Mentor

Jul 25, 2013
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BALLS OF STEEL: Script Consultants - Are They Worth It?

Jul 18, 2013