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by Stephanie Bourbon @ 2024
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Stephanie Bourbon
Nov 121 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 305 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 225 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 1511 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 84 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 3010 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 235 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 194 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 95 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 25 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 265 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 194 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 133 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 64 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 303 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 234 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 154 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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Stephanie Bourbon
Jul 84 min read
Not Famous But Still Successful
What is success in Hollywood? Is it being Tom Cruise? Or Margot Robbie? Do you need to be Taylor Swift to be a success? My opinion?...
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Stephanie Bourbon
Jul 14 min read
Unwrapping the Magic of Christmas Romance ~ Writing Tips for Writing A Perfect Holiday Romance
'Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to embrace the holiday spirit than by writing a heartwarming Christmas romance?...
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Stephanie Bourbon
Jun 244 min read
How To Work On Multiple Screenplays At The Same Time
As a writer, I'm constantly juggling multiple scripts and novels. This is not just a personal preference, but a necessity in the business...
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