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A podcast hosted by Dawn Garcia about story, writing and screenwriting, breaking through creative lulls, creating unique content that is uniquely you, and championing diversity and inclusion!

Dawn Garcia


    • Feb 6, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 13m AVG DURATION
    • 53 EPISODES


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    A little Monday Motivation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 3:21


    Imposter syndrome and self doubt are jerks. That's why you have to remember your superpower: no one sees the world the way you do. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Editorial + Screenwriting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 20:27


    While they seem like totally different worlds, there is a lot to be learned from editorial work: deadlines, structure, impact, ROI, marketable story, presentation, and more. If you can apply those concepts when you write for stage and screen? You'll have an edge. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    DIALOGUE MATTERS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 21:53


    Writing is one thing, but learning how to express dialogue that sounds natural is another thing altogether. Be social, strike up conversations with strangers, engage in the discomfort so you truly grasp the art of conversation. Give your characters the life and respect they deserve … --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Be the damn wildflower.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 13:08


    As writers and storytellers we have a responsibility to bring the world together, bring it to its knees, or open its eyes to social injustices and humanity's failings. Story is our bond to one another. Make yours count. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Remember Being 18?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 17:58


    Ahh the days when we first gained independence as a “real” adult. The world was ours!! Let's remember that, shall we? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    BURNOUT. What do you do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 15:09


    Sometimes it happens. Our brains just calls it quits. And that's okay. It might be time to take a week off to give your creativity a chance to recover. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    “Spiraling” PART 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 15:57


    The second part of my live read of “Spiraling” — and sharing a big regret about getting it produced. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    A partial live read of: “Spiraling” A Live Action Short (Drama)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 26:02


    Talking about hard things is one of the benefits of writing. Utilize it. Be responsible with it. And note that my mistake with this story was not using “V.O.” and “O.S.” correctly. Remember that when on a phone call, use V.O. to indicate we don't see the person. Also note that O.S. should be used in film versus O.C., which is used in television. #LessonsInWriting --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Hard Truths + Unbridled Optimism

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 17:23


    We are starting this new season by getting real about writing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Inspiration comes when you change your approach

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 16:24


    People ask how I stay inspired and get so much done. The answer? By knowing I have to be consistent with writing - and recognize I need to ask those that know more than me for advice. The key to writing is to WRITE. There is no magic way around it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Let Confidence Kick Doubt's Ass

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 16:02


    No matter what we do, we can't lose our passion to write. We have to love it and the worlds we create. It matters. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Thing Is …

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 19:47


    This is an honest podcast about being scared to fail, being in a perpetual state of learning and growth, and keeping story at the forefront. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Outlines and Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2022 7:34


    A short check in and reminding you that a great outline is everything. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Talk In Voices Even If You Feel Nuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 12:00


    I'm stuck and this is my way of breaking the creative block! It's not normal and a little outlandish but it works for me. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    SEASON THREE: Episode No. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 19:20


    Launching the new season by sharing the things I've learned now that I'm writing a TV Series for a major studio --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 3 Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 4:38


    Hi everyone! Drinking In The Pen is back next week for a whole new season. This time you'll be on the real time journey of writing with me! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Academy Museum | Ideas + Film Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 18:17


    A visit to the Academy Museum is essential for writers who love the art of film. Plus? You can read a little Hitchcock! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    For The Love of Scary Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 20:20


    Why do we watch scary movies? Or psychological thrillers? There are so many reasons but my theory is so we can control our response to fear. Also … there aren't many women let alone women of color writing horror films. That is a gaping hole I'd like us to fill! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Let's Get Frank About How Hard Life Can Be

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 20:39


    While accomplishments are great, sometimes knowing the struggle behind them helps make sense of why we still do what we do. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    A Quick Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 2:51


    I'm a little under the weather but I still have a comment about “Squid Game”! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Dig Deep + Write What You Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 19:45


    We all do our best not to expose too much of ourselves, but the best writing; the greatest stories - they come from the most vulnerable places of honesty and grit. Take risks. Use. Your. Voice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Outline. Outline. Outline. And trust your first instincts.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 14:46


    Things I had to re-learn this week: 1) OUTLINE. 2) You don't know everything. 3) Tell self doubt to F off. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    To Have Or Not To Have An Agent

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 20:40


    Having an agent is a great thing but it isn't right for everyone. This episode we explore the ins and outs of getting an agent, setting realistic expectations, and your job of checking your ego. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    A quick update

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 0:22


    Time to change things up.

    Feel the Feels | Episode No. 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 16:46


    Finding our creative community is a challenge these days, but it matters. Be grateful AF you can write, challenge yourself, and support other creatives in the process. Remember that our bond is our superpower. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    SEASON TWO: Episode No.6 | Writing Short + Long Formats

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 21:03


    This week I get into why challenging yourself to write a powerful commercial is a great writing exercise. Understanding how to write an unforgettable commercial will really test your writing chops! It will also make you a better storyteller in any format. Apply these tips to webisodes, half-hour or hour-long episodes, shorts and features … and KNOW WHEN TO STOP OVERWRITING! There's also a new “Choose Your Own Adventure Scene” and this week's song is by Kool & The Gang. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    SEASON TWO: Episode No. 5 | Art Makes Us Better Writers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 13:56


    Art is important to understanding ourselves better as writers. This week I touch on why art influences how we write and tell story, and I assign a new “Choose Your Own Adventure Scene”. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    SEASON TWO - quick update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 1:46


    I will be publishing a nee podcast episode tomorrow but tonight I am going to swim in the world of other artists. Next episode we will discuss why art is so imperative to the writing process.

    SEASON TWO: Episode No. 4 | Pitch Presentations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 13:14


    So you've written a pilot and it's gaining recognition—and you've landed a pitch call with studio execs and producers! GO YOU!! But now you have to present. You'll need to put together something aesthetically pleasing, and concise, that tells the full story of your series (or film). Remember, you're selling yourself as a writer too! This episode I give you some tools abs tips for what needs to be in that presentation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season Two: Episode No.3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 12:05


    Don't be hesitant to adapt when something crazy is thrown your way. And challenge your view of story because that's the sweet spot of writing.

    SEASON 2: Episode No 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 14:59


    The magic of words, whether in screenplays or teleplays or journalism, allows us as writers to paint a picture for viewers, listeners, and audiences everywhere. We see the world through a more romantic lens and we aren't meant to apologize for that. The normal world can bore us and so we exist in our imaginations or deep within our research. That is where our power lives and breathes. Honor that. AND—this week's “CHOOSE YOUR OWN SCENE” we go to Neverland by way of Ruth B.‘s song “Lost Boy”. Your character choices for your scenes: Wendy, Shmead or the Songwriter. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    SEASON TWO: Episode No.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 15:41


    Let's get this kicked off with truth and a new segment called “Choose Your Own Scene Adventure”!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode No.15: THAT'S A WRAP | SEASON ONE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2021 15:38


    Thank you for joining me for this first season. SEASON TWO launches on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    BONUS EPISODE 14: Passion Vomit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2021 10:01


    The title says it all.

    Episode 13: Open Up Your View

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 17:43


    HOW we relay our stories matters. This week I talk about struggling with writer's block, how to process feelings and put them down productively, ways to get out of the funk, and why listening to a vinyl is my favorite thing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    A Creative Break

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 3:49


    See you next week for Episode 13!

    Episode 12 - QUICK ADD + RESOURCE

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 1:09


    Correction and two things you should do BEFORE submitting your work anywhere.

    Episode No.12: Crafting Your Film + TV Series

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 23:21


    This week I actually give you an exercise to help your visually see how your story breaks down. How well do you know your story? How about your characters and their motivation? (NOTE: I was saying don’t compromise the integrity of your but sounds like something else! HaHa!) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Been A Rough Year

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 19:40


    Let’s face it. Covid has been brutal, but now it’s time to accept where we are, embrace validation, and honor the struggle.

    Episode No.10: Cut Yourself Some Slack

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 11:46


    We get caught up in not writing as much as we want and that’s when you gotta cut yourself some slack. Unless you’re on deadline, then GET TO IT!

    Episode No.9: LIP SERVICE

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 19:27


    Recognizing that Lip Service isn’t enough. Also, painting your first scenes!! #NoExcuses --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 8 PART 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 7:54


    Some quick writing tips, book + music suggestions

    Episode No.8 Routine + Reading

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 20:37


    Let’s talk about getting into a writing routine, and the difference between film and TV, teasers and openers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep.7 - quick change

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 0:33


    I forgot I already read from Spiraling in Ep2 so I’ll read from the RomCom + Drama Series next werk

    The Creative Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 18:53


    Tapping into creativity on your terms. Be open, daring, honest--know your story, don’t dumb it down, give yourself self imposed deadlines to avoid procrastination. Trust yourself. AND—trust the audience ... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Pitching Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 15:05


    Aside from pitching your stories, you’re pitching yourself, do you know who you are and how to convey that? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    GETTING PERSONAL

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 17:33


    This week I’m sharing some darker parts of my story that led me to writing, and WHY writing our stories and honoring our creativity through pain is so important. #trauma #loss #writer --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    CORRECTION

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 1:03


    I had the numbers wrong so just wanted to clarify that Netflix is investing $100million NOT $1.8biillion. #WishfulThinking --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Women Who Write: Why Female Voices Should Be Represented

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 14:13


    Women make up half of the global population and yet our stories are told at a nominal rate at best. It’s time for Hollywood to change that. | Tomorrow, join me on Clubhouse @maryfnsunshine (3/23/2021 at 10a.m.) for a live convo about precisely that. And writing ... would love to answer questions, get deep, whatever. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    An Exercise in Inspiration

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 12:56


    Today is about inspiration. To return to the very fundamentals of how we as humans learned to communicate in the first place. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    A Short vs A Pilot Episode: A Live Reading of “Spiraling”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 15:04


    This episode I read (for the first time publicly) the first 2 pages of my short film and the teaser and page one of the pilot episode for my project, “Spiraling”. We will discuss why writing is so important and why finding your words matter. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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