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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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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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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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