Stephanie BourbonAug 14, 20212 minThe Truth About Why You Are Getting RejectedHappy Monday, Writers! Rejection sucks; doesn't it? And yet, we all go through it, but so many times I see writers posting on forums, in...
Stephanie BourbonAug 11, 20215 minDo I need social media? YES...Today, let's talk about social media because it's 2021 and that means that this is something you should do. Unless, of course, you...
Stephanie BourbonAug 9, 20213 minWhy Women Characters Need to Be Strong-Realistic Happy Monday, today, I'm talking about writing strong, female characters who we love, and others will too! It's so important to represent...
Stephanie BourbonAug 2, 20213 minHow To Use A Beat Sheet For Your Novel In film and especially television writing the "beat sheet" is something that is needed to show your showrunner or director the beats of...
Stephanie BourbonAug 2, 20213 minEven Your Villains Need A ReasonIt's Monday and today I'm talking about writing the perfect VILLAIN! Snidely Whiplash, an archetypical sinister cartoon villain I love me...
Stephanie BourbonJul 26, 20212 minWHAT YOUR CHARACTERS SAY MATTERSThis week, I'm talking about characters and dialogue~ How people speak is the one thing that I find writers struggle with the most. I’m...
Stephanie BourbonJun 7, 20217 minDisney's New Cruella & Why It Works So Well (SPOILERS)CONTAINS SPOILERS! This week, I'm breaking down Disney's newest live-action flick based on an animated film from the past. CRUELLA. First...
Stephanie BourbonMay 24, 20216 minHow To Craft A Story That WorksHello Writers, today I'm talking about writing a story that keeps the reader or audience invested, and evokes something to talk about...