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ACK I'm Still Getting Rejected!
Hello, Writers, happy Monday! Today, I'm talking about rejection. UGH, you have sent in your manuscript or query letter, and this time...

Stephanie Bourbon
Sep 6, 20213 min read
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Always Do What You Love For A Living
Happy Monday! Here's a little reminder if you are stuck in a rut! DO WHAT YOU LOVE and accept nothing less for your life and career....

Stephanie Bourbon
Aug 30, 20213 min read
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It's All About Character & What That Really Means
Hello Dear Writers!! Today, I'm talking about CHARACTER. The concept is simple. You write a story and it's filled with characters. Maybe...

Stephanie Bourbon
Aug 23, 20213 min read
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The Truth About Why You Are Getting Rejected
Happy 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 Bourbon
Aug 14, 20212 min read
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Do 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 Bourbon
Aug 11, 20215 min read
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Why 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 Bourbon
Aug 9, 20213 min read
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How 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 Bourbon
Aug 2, 20213 min read
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Even Your Villains Need A Reason
It's Monday and today I'm talking about writing the perfect VILLAIN! Snidely Whiplash, an archetypical sinister cartoon villain I love me...

Stephanie Bourbon
Aug 2, 20213 min read
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WHAT YOUR CHARACTERS SAY MATTERS
This 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 Bourbon
Jul 26, 20212 min read
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Show vs Tell
Happy Monday!! This week I want to talk to you about this concept of showing versus telling. It's important, and writers are still not...

Stephanie Bourbon
Jul 19, 20216 min read
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How To Crush Your Query Letter
This week I want to talk to you about your query letter. If you already have an agent then you may not need this, but you can always also...

Stephanie Bourbon
Jul 12, 20214 min read
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Why The Show Silicon Valley Has It All
This may be a few years late, but I want to talk about a show that has it all! SILICON VALLEY *pulled from IMDB-Silicon Valley...

Stephanie Bourbon
Jul 8, 20214 min read
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How Goals Help Your Writing Career
Hello, Writers! It's the first day of July, and I asked on social media what your goals for the month are, so I decided to talk a little...

Stephanie Bourbon
Jul 1, 20212 min read
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Why Jerry Maguire Is The Perfect Bromance
If you were in your twenties when Jerry Maguire came out, or even in your late teens, you saw Jerry Maguire and started going around...

Stephanie Bourbon
Jun 21, 20216 min read
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Disney'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 Bourbon
Jun 7, 20217 min read
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Writing In The First Person Mistakes That All Writers Make
This week #PitMad hits Twitter again. I'm focusing on how to get you noticed when you are submitting your pitches there my new course on...

Stephanie Bourbon
Jun 1, 20214 min read
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How To Craft A Story That Works
Hello Writers, today I'm talking about writing a story that keeps the reader or audience invested, and evokes something to talk about...

Stephanie Bourbon
May 24, 20216 min read
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Stop Telling Jokes In Your Comedies
Hello, Writers!! Do you write comedy? And were you taught to put 3 jokes for every page? STOP IT!!! I have a great blog today that will...

Stephanie Bourbon
May 19, 20213 min read
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Tips For Outlining Your Story From A Pantser
Hello, Writers!! This week one of my goals was to get my new romantic comedy novel outlined in the 7 story arcs required in rom-coms. It...

Stephanie Bourbon
May 19, 20212 min read
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Breaking Down LEGALLY BLONDE
Why it is the perfect example of the perfect romantic comedy! Hello Writers! This week, I'm breaking down a popular romantic comedy from...

Stephanie Bourbon
May 18, 20213 min read
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