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Coffee & Content: Why Your Next Step Matters More Than the Perfect Step
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Coffee & Content: Why Your Pitch Needs to Be Human
Insider Intel: Packaging your Project- The Chicken or the Egg Dilemma
4 Reasons To Have Audio Description On Your Film
Want Success in the Entertainment Industry? Start Writing Your Own Narrative
Join Us for the 8th Annual November Write Club!
FOLLOW @STAGE32 & @STAGE32SCRIPTS ON INSTAGRAM TO WATCH SAM MANNETTI, GIGI RAINES, & KAY ROSS GIVE AWAY HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS OF PRIZES LIVE EVERY FRIDAY IN NOVEMBER AT 10AM PST / 1PM EST! All of the inspiration & support that you need to crush your creative goals this month! Stage 32 is rooting for you! Stage 32’s biggest and most feel-good challenge of the year is BACK! Our 8TH Annual November Write Club is here to help you find the power to finish this year st…
Rumination vs. Procrastination: How to Use Them For Good, Not Evil
I can see the first sunshine after days of rain, so I’ll put off writing this blog. I want to go outside for a walk. But I’m also using a technique that harnesses the power of procrastination to get the blog in my head so I can ruminate on it while walking. The terms ‘rumination’ and ‘procrastination’ come with a lot of baggage. Procrastination is defined as: ‘the action of delaying or postponing something knowing full well the negative outcome…
How to Take Care of Your Mental Health as a Creative
I left the embodiment of my networking circles, not once, not twice, more than twice. I would exit in and out again and again; it was a vicious cycle of character imbalance, one big shot of emotionalism and mental health unsteadiness in my life as a creative. Now that I’ve finally fled it, I’m here to share with you how I have managed to touch the sky. As a creative one of the remedies you need to subdue emotionalism mental health incapacitation, you need to… Let You…
How to Find Your Voice as a Writer
The power of story: You are either moving forward, or you're dying back. Halfway through my senior year of college, my husband died in his sleep. There were no warning signs of illness. He went to bed with a few sniffles. Later, I was told by our family doctor, who read the coroner's report, "C" went into a coma and never woke up. All my worlds ended that day. You're asked to upend your grief to complete every minute task almost immediately after the death. Unbeknown to you, it's not…
11 Types of Horror Scripts to Scare Up This Halloween
Horror is debatably one of, if not the most misunderstood genres in film and television. Outside of "beloved" intellectual properties, it arguably has one of the most hardcore, savvy, and devoted audiences, but… what quantifies a proper Horror film? Tropes? Jump scares? Demonic creatures? Monsters? A psycho with a machete? How about all of the above? Let's dive in and break down a few subgenres highlighting the best and most diverse stories that will leave your minds twisted and y…
7 Resources Every Screenwriter Should Know About
We all need a little help every now and then. One of the greatest things about being a writer is that there are so many tools out there designed to help us. The problem is people don’t know they exist. When you’re a writer, you have to be a Jack (or Jill) of many trades and learn not just about writing but about editing and the business itself. It’s all part of honing our craft. And while, at times, the task may seem daunting, I’ve discovered a lot of online res…
Managers vs. Agents: Top Industry Reps Explain the Difference
On the path to becoming a full-time screenwriter, you will ask yourself, Do I need representation? Do I need an agent or a manager? Do I need both? Here at Stage 32, we're big believers that you make your own success. Therefore, you may not feel you need a rep. But reps are champions for their clients and can work with you to create opportunities and success. You already know what's needed in your portfolio when you want to approach a potential literary manager. So today, we'…
How the Hero's Journey Became the Guiding Force in Disney Animation
Many of you are likely aware of the book, The Writer’s Journey by Christopher Vogler. You might also be aware that it’s based on the writings of Joseph Campbell and it applies Campbell’s ideas on the Hero’s Journey to cinema in general and screenwriting specifically. Many of you may have even read Vogler’s book or Cambell’s writings, or both. But did you know that The Writer’s Journey started as an internal memo at Walt Disney Animation Studios w…
Announcing the 4th Annual Feature Drama Screenwriting Contest
Ever dreamed of writing the next "Best Picture" winner? We know you have - and we want to help you achieve that dream! And feature dramas are the best place to start. Let our judges take your career in features to the next level. Stage 32 offers access to some of the biggest names in the industry, including executives from 3Pas Studios, IPG Literary Management, Perfect Storm Entertainment and more with credits and client credits like 12 YEARS A SLAVE, THE WOLF OD WALL STREET and AD ASTR…
How to Throw Out A Project And Start Fresh
It’s a fact of writing that projects need multiple drafts. But that’s not what I’m talking about in this article. Instead, sometimes you might need to completely take apart a project, throwing out every previous draft and starting over. Sounds extreme? It is. But it’s something I recently experienced. To properly explain this, I have to give you some background on the project in question. I’ve been working on the sequel to my third book since 2017. At …
How To Get Representation According to Industry Literary Managers
Here at Stage 32, we’re always listening for the most common questions from you to help you work towards your goals. When it comes to representation, there are a few questions that come up. What’s the difference between agents and managers? Do you need a lawyer? Should you get an agent, manager, or lawyer first? But the most popular question we see over and over in the lounges, in the Writers’ Room, and on social media is how do I get representation as a writer? The …
How You Can Level-Up Your Writing This "Prep-tober"
If you’ve been around the creative writing community for long enough, you know many writers participate in something in November called NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). The goal is to write 50,000 in 30 days (if you’re doing the math, that’s about 1,700 words/day). There are so many reasons why this kind of challenge can be good for your writing routine, not the least of which is how a writing sprint like this can silence your inner critic. Today, though,…
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