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by Stephanie Bourbon @ 2025
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The Life of a Working Screenwriter: Glamorous? Think Again!
Hey, Writers, today I wanted to cover some huge misconceptions about the life of those who make their living as writers in Hollywood....
Stephanie Bourbon
Mar 245 min read
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Female Screenwriters, Always Be Your Own Cheerleader
but please also always be nice. America Ferrara Barbie You saw Barbie right? That speech that America Ferrera speech that she gave in ...
Stephanie Bourbon
Mar 102 min read
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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
Stephanie Bourbon
Feb 175 min read
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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?
Stephanie Bourbon
Feb 103 min read
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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...
Stephanie Bourbon
Jan 64 min read
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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...
Stephanie Bourbon
Oct 30, 20245 min read
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Romantic Comedies Are A Subgenre of COMEDY
You are writing a romantic comedy, but it's not working. Why? Maybe it's because you are following how to write a romance and not a...
Stephanie Bourbon
May 3, 20234 min read
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Is Your Inciting Incident The Same As Your Meet-Cute In Your Romantic Comedy Screenplay or Novel?
The answer isn't yes or no. How annoying, right? Sorry, but that's just the way it is. In my professional opinion, it's better to...
Stephanie Bourbon
Apr 19, 20233 min read
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Genre Clarity, what is it & why do I need it?
Happy Monday to all the writers out there!! I'm so grateful that you are here. Today I am talking about GENRE CLARITY and why it's so...
Stephanie Bourbon
Nov 8, 20213 min read
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I'm Doing Something Scary--OUTLINING!
Hello, Writers!! This week one of my goals was to get my new romantic comedy novel outlined in the 7 story arcs required in rom-coms. It...
Stephanie Bourbon
Oct 25, 20212 min read
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(Romantic) Comedy Character Archetypes & Who Needs To Be Included
Happy Monday!!! This week I'm talking about characters in comedy, and romantic comedies. What I am seeing in a lot of work that is coming...
Stephanie Bourbon
Oct 18, 20216 min read
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How To Go Deeper With Your Characters
Hey, Writers! Happy Monday! This week I'm talking about when you get that dreaded feedback that goes something like "I couldn't connect...
Stephanie Bourbon
Oct 11, 20217 min read
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How to write a novel in a month and win nanowrimo
Hello, Writers!! This week, I'm coaching you on how to write a draft fast and complete NaNoWriMo, which is coming up in just a month....
Stephanie Bourbon
Sep 30, 20213 min read
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The Two Things on Social Media All Writers Need to Do
Hello, Dear Writers! This week I'm talking about what social media you MUST have if you are a writer. Okay, maybe not a must-have, or a...
Stephanie Bourbon
Sep 27, 20213 min read
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The Importance of Writing Goals
Good Morning Writers! This week, I'm behind in everything but the one thing that has kept me on track is that I have a GOAL LIST and I...
Stephanie Bourbon
Sep 20, 20213 min read
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Getting Behind in Your Publishing Goals? It's Okay!!
Hello, Writers!! Happy Monday! YOU ARE WHERE YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE! So, you have a plan and it goes something like this. Write my novel....
Stephanie Bourbon
Sep 13, 20212 min read
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ACK I'm Still Getting Rejected!
Hello, Writers, happy Monday! Today, I'm talking about rejection. UGH, you have sent in your manuscript or query letter, and this time...
Stephanie Bourbon
Sep 6, 20213 min read
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Always Do What You Love For A Living
Happy Monday! Here's a little reminder if you are stuck in a rut! DO WHAT YOU LOVE and accept nothing less for your life and career....
Stephanie Bourbon
Aug 30, 20213 min read
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It's All About Character & What That Really Means
Hello Dear Writers!! Today, I'm talking about CHARACTER. The concept is simple. You write a story and it's filled with characters. Maybe...
Stephanie Bourbon
Aug 23, 20213 min read
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The Truth About Why You Are Getting Rejected
Happy Monday, Writers! Rejection sucks; doesn't it? And yet, we all go through it, but so many times I see writers posting on forums, in...
Stephanie Bourbon
Aug 14, 20212 min read
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