How to Cope in the Echo Chamber by Rebecca Robinson
Fragile, resilient. Perceptive, narrow-minded. Reclusive, convivial. As writers we are all these things and more. We are the canaries in the coal mine, the watchers against the dark, the mirrors of society. But if we are empaths and mirrors, what do we do when society has a really bad day? Or a really bad week? Or months? Or a year? If you were fortunate enough to listen to Rebecca Day’s session on “Where’s your head at? Mastering creative uncertainty in 2021,” you would have heard some strategies about new ways of thinking about yourself and your work and about the crucial importance of mental health and wellness during this time of unprecedented stress. It was a revelation to me.
Romance? Bromance? It’s All the Same! With Jenna Moreci, by Rebecca Robinson
Burning question – can you write believable romance if you don’t have romance in your own life? The answer is a resounding “Yes!” according to Jenna Moreci, author of “The Savior’s Champion” and “The Savior’s Sister”, and speaker at the London Screenwriters’ Festival on February 10th. A very popular YouTube creator and presenter, Jenna broke down her three rules of creating romance in films, even when the movie is not overtly a romance. Using examples from The Mummy and bromance movies, Jenna presented a schema for authentic, engaging romantic interactions that further the action of a story, no matter the genre.
What it Actually Means to be a Working Writer with Lee Jessup by Rebecca Robinson
Is there anything more pleasing or powerful than an intelligent woman at the top of her game? That is precisely what and who Lee Jessup is. A former screenwriter who is now a coach for all participants in the film and TV world, Lee presented some outstanding insights into how to get noticed and become successful as an aspiring screenwriter.
