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The Intimate and the Epic (From Script)

In this week’s round up brought to us by Script magazine, get a peak behind the scenes of the much anticipated season two of “Pachinko” with creator and showrunner Soo Hugh.

In this week’s round up brought to us by Script magazine, get a peak behind the scenes of the much anticipated season two of “Pachinko” with creator and showrunner Soo Hugh. Soo gives insight to adapting the book, challenges of production, character development and more. Plus, read how indie filmmaker JT Mollner flipped the script on the “final girl” in his new thriller Strange Darling, and catch up on your film review of Zoë Kravitz’s directorial debut Blink Twice.

The Intimate and the Epic: A Conversation with “Pachinko” Creator and Showrunner Soo Hugh

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Creator and showrunner Soo Hugh talks about diving into Season Two, the biggest challenges and wins, why working backward from the end to the beginning helps break the episodes and multiple timelines, putting the show's characters through the blender, the importance of music and setting the tone, and so much more!

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Serial Queen Ruth Ann Baldwin Knew How to Craft a Cliffhanger

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Dr. Rosanne Welch celebrates the female screenwriters who came before us with this month's spotlight on the trailblazing screenwriter and director, Ruth Ann Baldwin.

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Zoë Kravitz understands her actors, story, and visual landscape. This is a confident entry in what’s sure to be the first of many noteworthy films by her.

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Flipping the Script on the Final Girl: A Conversation with Strange Darling Writer-Director JT Mollner

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JT Mollner talks about the genesis of the story sparked by an image, his collaboration with key creatives from his cinematographer to production designer, developing nuanced characters, and how his background in haunted houses has strong parallels to making movies, and so much more!

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Writer's Digest JanuaryFebruary2025

Writer's Digest January/February 2025 Cover Reveal

Presenting the January/February 2025 issue of Writer's Digest, featuring articles to help you write your next great story and an interview with Booker Prize-winner Pat Barker.

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Imperfect Day

Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today's prompt, write about a perfect day gone awry.

Joseph Knox: On the Public Explosion of Grifters

Joseph Knox: On the Public Explosion of Grifters

In this interview, bestselling author Joseph Knox discusses how his fascination with grifters helped lead to his new thriller novel, Imposter Syndrome.

One Piece of Advice From Young Adult Fiction Authors in 2024

One Piece of Advice From 15 Young Adult Fiction Authors in 2024

Collected here is one piece of advice for writers from 15 different young adult fiction authors featured in our author spotlight series in 2024, including Kara Thomas, Ronni Davis, Amanda Glaze, Desmond Hall, Tiffany Wang, Samira Ahmed, and more.

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Novelist Turned Showrunner Blake Crouch (From Script)

In this week’s round up brought to us by Script magazine, novelist turned showrunner Blake Crouch shares some challenges and rewards adapting his own work.

The Allure of a Novella: Why Writers (and Readers) Should Indulge, by Tara Deal

The Allure of a Novella: Why Writers (and Readers) Should Indulge

Award-winning author Tara Deal shares a reason for writers and readers to try novellas, including four tips for writing them and a sneaky good novella reading list.

Cale Dietrich: Figure Out What Works for You

Cale Dietrich: Figure Out What Works for You

In this interview, author Cale Dietrich discusses putting a queer spin on a rom-com favorite with his new romance novel, The Rules of Royalty.

Land a Book Deal in 2025

Land a Book Deal in 2025

Think like an industry insider who makes decisions every day on what work merits print publication, plus more from Writer's Digest!

What the Death Card Revealed About My Writing Career, by Megan Tady

What the Death Card Revealed About My Writing Career

Award-winning author Megan Tady shares how receiving the death card in relation to her future as an author created new opportunities, including six new habits to protect her mental health.