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10 Steps to a Compelling Logline

by Angela Bourassa (@angelabourassa1) Loglines suck. Even for optioned writers, writing a compelling logline can be a daunting challenge. I know this because I’ve personally given written feedback on over 1,400 loglines, and in that group, I came across maybe ten that were flawlessly written. Of course, “flawless” is a

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The Power of Words: A Conversation with Anna Deavere Smith

by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) Anna Deavere Smith is an actress, writer, and activist. In 2012, President Obama awarded her the National Endowment for the Humanities Medal. Her work has been nominated for Tony awards and as runner-up for the Pulitzer Prize. Anna is often seen on ABC, co-starring on For the People from

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SUCCESSION: A Conversation with Oscar-Nominated Writer Jesse Armstrong

by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) Oscar® and WGA nominee Jesse Armstrong has developed a cult-like following over the past decade writing for some of television’s strongest shows, including Black Mirror, Peep Show, and Veep. His feature script, In the Loop, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay in 2009. His latest creation, Succession, is set in