Authoring & Playwriting

For all the authors and playwrights in our community, a place to discuss, share content and post tips and advice.

Dustin Richardson
Greg Ruth Interview (Author/Illustrator of Meadowlark, Indeh, and more)

I wanted to share this interview with Greg Ruth that I had a couple of years ago for the Burbank International Film Festival. He says some pretty amazing things about his writing process. He uses a metaphor about Frankenstein's monster that I thought was brilliant! I hope you find it interesting!

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Steven Gamella
Happy Holidays!

Well, it's that time of year again. What is everyone looking forward to in the new year? What creative goals are you all setting for 2024?

Maurice Vaughan

Rooting for everyone to reach their goals in 2024! You got this!

Ashley Renee Smith

I'm hoping to read more this year! I want to read at least 12 books by the end of the year.

Terrence Sellers

Ashley Renee Smith I hope to read more this year too. I've spent the last few years writing a lot, but didn't have much time for reading. I literally just finished The Dark Tower Book 1 for the first...

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Suzanne Bronson

I need to get back to reading plays and finding scenes and monologues. Also, I want to write that Stage 32 blog that Ashley Renee Smith asked me about months ago. lol

Ashley Renee Smith

Hahaha, you just let me know when you're ready, Suzanne Bronson!

David E. Gates
A break is good... Time away is good...

After releasing my last book, Access Denied - What Happened Next, back in November, I decided to take a short break from writing or anything to do with writing, bar the occasional marketing of the latest books I'd released.

I came back to a piece I'd started early last year and worked my way through...

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Jonathan Jordan

David E. Gates glad you're thinking about getting other eyes on it! If you plan on using beta readers after your revisions, a couple tips to consider: 1) Seek out beta readers who prefer the genre of...

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Sam Sokolow

Agreed - a break is healthy and usually nets great results for the project and you, as an artist. Thanks for the share, David E. Gates!

Lois Sullivan

Happy New Year to all, I'm especially happy because my most recent book, "Mafia, Money, and Mahem," which I have always thought would make a great movie, now has six 5-star ***** reviews on Amazon. I'm trying to figure out how to get a screenplay made.

Pamela Jaye Smith

Congratulations, Lois! And good luck with the next steps to seeing it on screens.

Lois Sullivan

Dear Pamela, Thank you for your very kind words. It seems that mature women really enjoy this book and the many laughs it gives them, which is why I have such a strong feeling it would make a great movie.

Steven Gamella
Happy New Year!!

Happy New Year, everyone! As we welcome 2024, let us prepare for a creative, successful year ahead, and also reflect on our accomplishments of the past year. I'm looking forward to finishing my 42nd book and my next two feature screenplays. Looking forward to seeing what everyone else does in the new year!

Maurice Vaughan

Happy New Year, Steven Gamella! Hope you have an incredible year and get your projects in the right hands!

Sam Sokolow

Happy New Year, Steven Gamella!

Kenneth Adrian Ellis

Happy '24!

Ashley Renee Smith

Happy New Year, Steven!

Pamela Jaye Smith

That many books -- impressive and inspiring, Steve. Thanks for the nudge to many of the rest of us.

Today's AMA in the Writer's Room Lounge - Peter McDonough

Hey everyone - Peter McDonough, Showrunner's Assistant on Ghosts (CBS) & Stage 32 Educator is hosting a 24-hour Ask Me Anything ("AMA") in the Writer's Room Lounge today, focused on "The Role and Responsibilities of a Showrunner's Assistant". Peter was the very first hire into the writer's room on G...

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Red Carpet Roll-Out: January 2024's New Educators & Execs at Stage 32!

Let's roll out the red carpet and welcome some of the fantastic new people joining our Stage 32 Community this January! Thanks to Ashley, Sam, Sydney and the team for bringing us top notch educators. You can read more by clicking on the link below:

https://www.stage32.com/blog/red-carpet-roll-out-jan...

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Sam Sokolow

Thanks so much, Leonardo Ramirez! It's an excited month to kick off a great year!!

Leonardo Ramirez

It is absolutely going to be a great year, Sam Sokolow !

Only 7 spots left to rewrite your TV pilot script with Anna Henry

Hey all - this is your chance to rewrite your TV series pilot script with expert guidance from Anna Henry, a producer who was worked with CBS, ABC, Nickelodeon, and more.

Anna is a sought after producer, executive and literary manger who works with writers at the highest level. Working with Anna on...

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Check out today’s blog post: “How Did You Get That Gig?” by Ronika Meri

For many people starting out, the idea of a producer reaching out to you is the unicorn we all dream of. What? No pitching, querying, praying, begging? They just… come to you? Yes. I’ve found that often it is that way around. What helps to get to that point is relatively straightforward. You have to...

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Lisa Monks

The author of Younger by Darren Star told me she got the Hollywood miracle. Her book ended up on Darren's desk and he decided to turn it into a series. I think Netflix reached out to the author of Maid. I'm praying I'm next!

Leonardo Ramirez

I pray you are next as well Lisa Monks!

Lisa Monks

Thank you, I really appreciate that!

Want To Work With A Top Showrunner On Your TV Pilot Script?

Here's your chance!

In this new Stage 32 screenwriting lab, you will write your television series pilot episode in 10 weeks while being mentored directly by multi Emmy nominated TV showrunner Todd Slavkin.

Todd is a showrunner/writer/director with over 35 years of experience in both film and televisio...

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Lisa Monks

Sounds like a great opportunity

Sam Sokolow

It is, Lisa Monks - Todd is amazing and such a generous educator and creative spirit. You'll get so much out of working with him if you jump into his lab.

Ready to write your screenplay under the mentorship of a top executive?

If so... here's your chance... but there are only 3 spots left to work one-on-one with Thomas Pemberton on your original screenplay. If you want to work with this world-renowned executive and be held accountable to get your screenplay written to completion, here's a link where you can sign up and gr...

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Today’s AMA in the Cinematography Lounge - Neil Watson, Camera Operator

Check out today’s AMA in the Cinematography Lounge- Neil Watson, Director, Cinematographer, Camera Operator (AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER), and Winner of Stage 32's Short Film Contest 2023, will be answering questions about "Working as a Professional Camera Operator".

Get your questions ready!

https://www...

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Kenneth Adrian Ellis

Sure to be a great deep delve!

Leonardo Ramirez

It's a really good AMA, Kenneth Adrian Ellis !

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