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Liked by Ayesha Simra and 10 others

Hello!

Happy to reintroduce myself!

I'm a UK-based writer of dark fiction. My second novel, 'The House That Screamed' is out in June.

It's a meta-fiction which is pitched as 'The Amityville Horror' for the digital era (screen rights unencumbered). A world famous haunting inspires a film franchise, and a grou...

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Dwayne Williams 2

Hi Alex, happy Introduce Yourself Weekend—congrats on your upcoming release and the recent acquisition, that’s remarkable and exciting progress. Folk horror is my favorite! Have you also ventured into dark fantasy or dark sci-fi as well?

Libby Wright

So glad to have you here. So excited to see that you novel is gaining so much traction!

Alex Hunter

Libby Wright thank you!

Alex Hunter

Dwayne Williams 2 not really. The next one, which is yet to find a home, is period gothic. And I’m polishing something now that’s strange, I’m not sure quite what it is, and I’m here for that!...

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Bruce Wawrzyniak
Why does a publicist go to the NAB Show?

I'm arriving in Las Vegas today and will hit the ground running, over to the NAB Show. I am a publicist, which begs the question why I would go to that event.

Allow me to introduce myself. I am Bruce Wawrzyniak, publicist (agency owner) and podcaster (and speaker).

By going to the National Association...

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Sebastian Tudores

Hi Bruce Wawrzyniak - wishing you an amazing time at NAB AND an amazing number of new clients :) cheers

Bruce Wawrzyniak

Thanks so much, Sebastian Tudores ... Here's hoping!

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Bipal Dahal
Hope

Hello everyone,

I have written two season 18 episode series. This series is completely written with the problems i have seen in the World. And solution are just my imagination to solve.

Season 1 - The world that cries. (Action, Suspense, drama, Problems.)

Season 2 - The world that can become. (Solution...

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Leonardo Ramirez

Hello Bipal Dahal - Happy Introduce Yourself Weekend and welcome to Stage 32! Here’s a great post that will help you navigate Stage 32: https://www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-successfully-navigate-the-st...

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Ashley Renée Smith

Hi Bipal Dahal, welcome to Stage 32! I’m Ashley, Head of Community here on the platform. It’s great to meet you, and I really respect the intention behind your series. Building a story that not only e...

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Bipal Dahal

Hi Ashley,

Thank you so much for the welcome — and for right question.

The central character we follow is MARK. President of the most powerful nation in a fictional world. Brilliant...

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Libby Wright

Such an interesting concept- and totally blue sky as far as more and more content that could be created!

Bipal Dahal

Libby Wright Thankyou for your you time.

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Sydney S
Happy Introduce Yourself Weekend!

Hey everyone,

Happy Introduce Yourself Weekend!

My name is Sydney and I’m on the Stage 32 education team. I’m really excited to be here with you all and I love working with this community, supporting your growth, and collaborating with our amazing educators. I’m always rooting for you guys and genuine...

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Dwayne Williams 2

Hi Sydney S, happy IYW! Thank you for everything you do and for the encouragement you bring to the community! Your photo looks fantastic and has a magnetic, mesmerizing feel....

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Libby Wright

This is a gorgeous photo. So much beautiful light and movement!

Leonardo Ramirez

My goodness Sydney S - that photo makes me wish I was right there. I SO love the ocean and can't visit the beach enough. Thanks so much for all that you do Sydney. You're fantastic with us humans and...

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Kat Spencer
Happy Introduce Yourself Weekend Stage32!

Hi everyone! I’m Kat—singer-songwriter, author, and mentor focused on helping people find clarity and calm when life feels overwhelming.

I’m currently working on blending music + mindset in a way that actually helps people feel better (especially through stress, burnout, or big life transitions).

Woul...

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David Downes

Working on a spoken word/cinematic music track that describes the cycle of an exploitative record exec versus a newbie hip hop artist. The listener hears only the exec, but based on the content, uses their imagination to pick up the other half of the coversations.

Kat Spencer

That sounds very interesting David Downes

Pat Alexander

Hey @Kat Spencer great to hear from you! What inspires you most when creating new music?

Leonardo Ramirez

The wonderfully talented and most kind Kat Spencer - you are a legend. Hope you're having an amazing IY weekend!

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Eddie Lawhorn
Reintroduction

Hi everyone!

I’m a creator developing a game show concept, and after several weeks of work, I’ve recently completed an updated sizzle reel, and it’s in my Profile.

I’d genuinely appreciate feedback from anyone with experience in unscripted or competition formats. Specifically, I’m looking for insight...

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Amanda Toney

RISK vs. REWARD looks awesome!! I checked it out on your profile - you did a great job of building the tension for the game show and it's clear on whether or not your contestant is a gambler willing to risk it all. I also like the concept of the do over. Really solid reel Eddie.

Sebastian Tudores

Hi Eddie Lawhorn - loved it! Just initial thoughts:

- on Reel, I did end up watching it again to get the min/max win/loss primarily because those graphics went a little too fast for me, Si=o maybe eith...

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Lorenzo Fleming
IYW April 2026

Hello and greetings Stage 32 folks and I am Lorenzo “Big Flem” Fleming, and I am an unpublished screenwriter, nonfiction and fiction writer, voiceover artist, narrator, military technical advisor, and content creator/host of Big Flem Radio and TV podcast channel (www.bigflemradiotv.com) from Souther...

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Libby Wright

First off, thank you for your service. As an AF brat, I know just how long and hard that road can be. I wouldlove to hear more about what you're doing!

Darrell Pennington

Are you doing college football picks again this season Lorenzo Fleming ??

Lorenzo Fleming

Hello Darrell and I did some prediction episodes this past season and will continue next season.

Lorenzo Fleming

Hello Libby and you’re welcome and nice to meet you. I’ll be glad to share what I am working on as well as my future projects. Have a great weekend. Lorenzo

Lorenzo Fleming

Hello Dwayne and the top three genres that I like are drama, comedy and sci-fi. Have a great weekend and glad to hear from you. Lorenzo

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Ryan Vallo
Kudos Fellow Quarterfinalists of the Stage 32 Period Piece Screenwriting Contest!

Saluting fellow Quarterfinalists of this year’s Stage 32 Period Piece Screenwriting Contest!

I’m Ryan Vallo, actor (Equity, U.K.), historian (AHA), and screenwriter (WGGB, U.K.): www.ryanvallo.com. My industry specialization being biopics and period dramas, it’s humbling to have my TV drama pilot, T...

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Ryan Vallo | Actor (Equity) Historian (AHA) Screenwriter (WGGB)
Ryan Vallo | Actor (Equity) Historian (AHA) Screenwriter (WGGB)
Ryan Vallo, actor, historian, screenwriter, specialized in prestige biopics, biographies, period films & TV dramas.
Pat Alexander

Nicely done Ryan Vallo onwards and upwards!

Amanda Toney

Congratulations Ryan! Are you working on any new stories?

Vital Butinar

Congratulations Ryan and nice to meet you!

Laura Hammer

Congratulations!

Ryan Vallo

Pat, Amanda, Vital, Laura, thanks kindly for your messages. Pleased to e-meet you.

Yes Amanda, in fact I have a full slate of projects I’m working, some of which you can read about on my website, www....

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Douglas Parker
Emerging Screenwriter | Horror • Thriller • Action • Sci-Fi

Hello everyone,

My name is Douglas Parker, and I’m an emerging screenwriter focused on high concept, character driven stories across horror, thriller, action, and sci-fi.

I’ve been developing original feature scripts with a strong focus on cinematic concepts, tension, and emotionally grounded characte...

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Marie Hatten

Hey Douglas Parker great to meet you.

Lauren Hackney

Great to meet you Douglas Parker I hope you enjoy this amazing network of creatives!

Douglas Parker

Ashley Renée Smith Hi Ashley, thank you for the warm welcome and thoughtful message. I really appreciate you taking the time to reach out.

What best represents my voice right now is a screenplay I’m de...

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Douglas Parker

Marie Hatten nice to meet you as well thanks for the warm welcome!

Douglas Parker

Lauren Hackney hello I’m excited to start networking and seeing people progress on there ideas thanks for the warm welcome I appreciate it !...

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Ashley Renée Smith
Do you use music to inspire you or help you focus?

I’ve found that music can completely shape the way I approach a scene. I love building playlists for whatever I’m working on, because different songs can tap into different emotions, tones, and character perspectives in a really powerful way. Sometimes I’ll have one specific song on repeat while I’m...

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Robert D. Carver

To Bill Brock: Thank you for the video of Johnny Cash, a storyteller who puts most other musicians and creative artists to shame.

Bill Brock

Robert D. Carver Agreed, and you’re welcome, Rob. Cash = LEGEND!!!! His rendition of “HURT” is Phenomenal. And his talent was the muse I needed to create a very complex character.

May John Cash ALWAYS...

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Jason Howell

A number of people in this thread have hit on this already, but, following advice from a writer on YouTube, I listen to music that is related to what I'm writing. When writing my medieval epic, I list...

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Marie Hatten

Hey Ashley Renée Smith I can be a very nervous writer so I used to listen to Insight timer calming music now I'm wanting to emulate Ryan Coogler and listen to a mix of First Nations / Irish music to g...

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Todd Sorrell

1000% yes, music has always transported me out of the tangible world and into the universe I created and need to inhabit fully when I write. We all know the power of music as a viewer of film-- it sig...

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Banafsheh Esmailzadeh
Happy Introduce Yourself Weekend~

Hello everyone~ I'm once again reintroducing myself for any who aren't already familiar with me (and anyone who is). I'm Banafsheh, also known as Bana. Specialising in strange and wonderful stories for strange and wonderful people, as well as the resident weeb on this platform lol. I moderate the An...

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Sebastian Tudores

hi Banafsheh Esmailzadeh ! great to 'see' you - what are you working on currently? cheers

Banafsheh Esmailzadeh

Hi Sebastian Tudores, nice to see you too~ right now I'm actually working on two projects, my social satires Metal Garden and Niveous Reverie, and both of them are pwning me lol (albeit for different...

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