The Creative Writing Life

Gregory joined the CWL podcast to discuss acting, plays, and his new movie: The Mystery of Emma Thorn. We also discussed crowdfunding! For the IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27791072/?ref_=nm_flmg_unrel_3_wr Crowdfunding this July on Indiegogo!

Justin went to the ATX Television Festival and learned that, unlike the AFF, it is VERY fan focused. Almost entirely? Still, it was fun! Tune in to find out more. https://atxfestival.com/

Join Justin Sloan and Paul Zeidman on the Creative Writing Life podcast as they discuss the ATX Television Festival, the WGA strike as it goes into week 4, and more fun writing life tidbits. https://atxfestival.com/ ABOUT ATX: ATX TV Festival is a one-of-kind festival experience, bringing TV fans & industry together to celebrate their favorite moments in TV as one community. Join us for deep-dives into how your favorite shows are made, revisit past favorites, and discover something new at "TV Camp for Grown Ups" in downtown Austin, TX.Heading into our 12th Season, the festival showcases past, current, and upcoming series through reunions, screenings, intimate Q&As, panel discussions, events, and more. Screenings include never-aired pilots, canceled-too-soon series, current favorites, and world premieres. Panels conversations range from industry deep-dives to fan-focused conversations, along with discussions on TV's responsibility and impact on culture. #ATXFestival #ATXTVs12

This week on the Creative Writing Life podcast Adam Martin and Eben Matthews discuss their comics and Web3 platform Macroverse! About MacroverseMarvel + Netflix X Blockchain = MacroverseMacroverse is a web3 entertainment studio that rewards its community, collectors, creators and collaborators for supporting upcoming blockbuster franchises spanning comics, TV, gaming, animation, movies and more.   Starting with highly collectible NFT comics and characters, we are building the next generation of entertainment. By integrating user-generated and community driven content with our original IP we incubate and fund new projects, invest in creators, concepts and people, and provide a clear and open door for aspirational storytellers from across the globe. The Founders are doxed, have started, bought and sold companies and have extensive experience creating entertainment, having collaborated with the likes of Steven Spielberg, Michael Bay, Seth Rogen, Quentin Tarantino and Pendleton Ward, on brands and projects such as Disney, Pixar, Jurassic Park, Transformers, Spartacus, Adventure Time, Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, WWE and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles just to name a few. https://www.macroverse.com https://twitter.com/MacroverseHQ #Comics #Macroverse #web3

Jack Confora discusses playwrighting with the Creative Writing Life podcast! More about Jack: John Lawrence "Jack" Canfora is an Award-Winning American playwright, actor, musician, and teacher. After receiving his dramatic training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, he began his career as an actor in regional theater, working mostly in Shakespearean roles such as Mercutio and Macbeth. He’s been hailed by the Associated Press as “White-hot Entertainment” for his off-Broadway plays including Poetic License, Place Setting, and Jericho, a New York Times “Critics Pick.” He was nominated along with Edward Albee, Elaine May, and Teresa Rebeck for The Newark Star Ledger’s Best Play, 2007. Jack is the recipient of two Edgerton Playwriting Awards, for Jericho (2010) and The Source (2018). He won the 2016 Webby Award for Best Writing in a Web Series. Jack is also the Artistic Director of New Normal Rep. At Command Your Brand, it’s our mission to help podcasters get awesome trained guests that deliver a powerful story to listeners. If you think that Jack is a good fit for you on your show, please send your recording availability & let’s set something up! Or if you are interested and are in need of more information to help make your decision, I can send some more detailed information like his podcast media kit, previous interviews, links to his website(s), socials & more, just please let me know! https://www.jackcanforawriter.com/?fbclid=IwAR389KCOELMTgSmeyhWf9_ys68eY9Ul10dto9b8sp8GtamjgnufG0Ytv6RE

This week we had Eli Edelson on discussing the WGA strike with Paul and Justin of the Creative Writing Life podcast. We discussed what the strike means, some details such as mini rooms and non-writing duties, and more! Enjoy and show your support! Some links: https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/picket-schedules-and-locations About Eli: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7640985/ http://eliedelson.com/

Bruce Wawrzyniak joined the Creative Writing Life Podcast to discuss PR and his podcast "Now Hear This." We also discussed the SFWC, Podcasting, Promotion, and hurdles with the creative life. Find his show and more information: https://www.now-hear-this.net/?fbclid=IwAR3oKmZmUIYEpgHwvg8uJDflPxSoEF-a0yuzkvdI6o_enlwf4cxDd4B8wHE https://www.now-hear-this.net/content/podcast?fbclid=IwAR3gpoHRMPdyYL5HnZQeDa3f1fmjF5pyZkIQjQ8EhHd12psU25xXJJoDMQs

This week on the Creative Writing Life Podcast we spoke with Stefanie Hubbard of Pure Magic Pictures. https://www.puremagicpictures.com/videos/whoweare Pure Movie Magic - Satisfy your inner punk rock, blockbuster-loving, anime nerd, geek, heart with all original movies & shows made by a lovely band of misfits making movie magic. Stefanie Hubbard is a writer, director, and executive producer in New York City. She is the owner of Pure Magic Pictures, the studio behind all of her films and TV shows, as well as the video production company Galaxy Visuals, and the audio company Little Dipper Sound. Enjoy!

Amy Suto joined the Creative Writing Life Podcast to discuss her book Six-Figure Freelance Writer and share her experince with freelance writing, attending USC, and how she pivoted during the shutdown. Check out the book - https://amzn.to/3KCbjdX About Amy Suto: Amy Suto began her career as a Hollywood TV writer before hitting the road and becoming a digital nomad and six-figure freelance writer. Now, she travels the world while ghostwriting memoirs and working on her own creative projects. When she's not writing, Amy travels the world and works remotely from cafes in Prague — or is misplacing her AirPods in Lisbon. You can learn more about Amy at: AmySuto.com. #SixFigureAuthor #FreelanceWriting #freelancewriter

Steve Cleary discusses Storbang - a tool and system for film professionals! STORBANG https://www.storbang.com/be-your-own-action-hero We make tools and systems for film professionals who want to BANG out their STORies quickly and effectively. We also produce dry, offbeat and irreverent videos and brand concepts. ABOUT STEVE - FROM STEVE I’m not an actor, but I play one on TV… when I hook my computer up to it. I created my own web series where I get to be my own TV star and I want to help you do that too — without any money, special skills or fancy equipment.