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mostly Comedy & Romance
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by Stephanie Bourbon @ 2025
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Stephanie Bourbon
12 minutes ago5 min read
Advice to Newbie Writers-ALWAYS Be Nice
I've been in this industry in one way or another since I was a child. Yup, so many, many years. I moved to Los Angeles 34 years ago
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Stephanie Bourbon
Feb 103 min read
It's Been A Hard Start of The Year For Writers
Hello, fellow creatives. It's been a beast of a year, and it's only Feb 10th.
Right?
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Stephanie Bourbon
Jan 64 min read
Hello, 2025! Writing Goals
It's a NEW YEAR, and my goal is to move through it in a positive yet productive way. What about you? New Year image I created for social...
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Stephanie Bourbon
Nov 12, 20241 min read
Away For The Holidays!
Hello, writers, artists, and friends! This blog will return in the new year, as I will be traveling extensively from now through...
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Stephanie Bourbon
Oct 30, 20245 min read
Unlocking the Magic: Selling Your Feature Film Script Is Possible!
And completely doable, even if all the "experts" tell you that it isn't. Hello, fabulous screenwriters!!! 🎬✨ So, you've poured your...
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Stephanie Bourbon
Oct 22, 20245 min read
How To Approach Others About My Script
Well, this is tricky, and it's a balancing act. I mean, those who are good at it could go on AGT and place, as there is an art to it....
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Stephanie Bourbon
Oct 15, 202411 min read
Networking in Hollywood, Tips From An Insider
For screen & television writers (and other creatives). When you have a script to sell, one of the best ways to achieve that is by...
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Stephanie Bourbon
Oct 8, 20244 min read
Selling Your Christmas Script
If you have a completed TV Christmas romance written, you will want to sell it. Here are some steps to get it sold! PHOTO: Christmas...
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Stephanie Bourbon
Sep 30, 202410 min read
The Business We Call Show-Insider Insights & Tips
Because so many, especially new writers, forget that this is a business and are unsure of so many things, I thought I'd put together some...
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Stephanie Bourbon
Sep 23, 20245 min read
the Art of Crafting Heartfelt Holiday Romance Plots for a Happily Ever After
Hello, Writers!! As you know, this author LOVE, LOVE, LOVES, holiday romances. Seriously, they are my passion, and I am writing them now....
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Stephanie Bourbon
Sep 19, 20244 min read
Please Stop Using AI to Write or Draw
If you promote using AI to write or create images, I'm drawing a line. I can't deal with your lack of respect for artists and writers. By...
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Stephanie Bourbon
Sep 9, 20245 min read
Social Media For Writers
This topic is always relevant and ALWAYS changing, so I thought I'd share some insights with you on ways you can make it work and also on...
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Stephanie Bourbon
Sep 2, 20245 min read
Logline Mistakes That Are Holding You Back
You've finished your script (or pilot, or novel), and now you have to sell (pitch) it but that dratted logline. As someone who has...
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Stephanie Bourbon
Aug 26, 20245 min read
Newbie Screenwriter Mistakes-BIG, HUGE MISTAKES
And I'm not talking craft. PHOTO CREDIT: PRETTY WOMAN Touchstone Pictures In the past couple of years, I have noticed a new trend among...
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Stephanie Bourbon
Aug 19, 20244 min read
How to Write a Comedy Feature Film: Tips from ME!
I love comedy because it's one of the most beloved genres in film. It ain't easy, and also, you know, humor is subjective. In a business...
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Stephanie Bourbon
Aug 13, 20243 min read
Why Your TV Holiday Script Is Getting Rejected
Writing holiday romances for television is suddenly trendy, but many writers, especially new writers, do it completely wrong and then...
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Stephanie Bourbon
Aug 6, 20244 min read
Screenwriting Tips for Introverts to Pitch Their Scripts
Pitching your story can be a daunting task, especially if you're an introvert. The thought of presenting your ideas to producers,...
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Stephanie Bourbon
Jul 30, 20243 min read
What Animation Taught Me About Storytelling
As you may or may not know I worked in animation, as an artist for many years, like a couple of decades, LOL, and it was there that I...
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Stephanie Bourbon
Jul 23, 20244 min read
Is It Really A Rom-Com?
Or has it been miscategorized? Most likely, it's been miscategorized. I'm guilty of this too, calling films like Legally Blonde a...
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Stephanie Bourbon
Jul 15, 20244 min read
Stop Using Your Age, Sex, or Anything Else As An Excuse
Okay, WRITERS---women writers of a certain age---stop repeating to yourself and anyone who will listen that you can't get hired because...
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