Stephanie Bourbon
Romantic Comedies Are A Subgenre of COMEDY
You are writing a romantic comedy, but it's not working. Why? Maybe it's because you are following how to write a romance and not a...
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mostly Comedy & Romance
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by Stephanie Bourbon @ 2024
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Stephanie Bourbon
Apr 19, 20233 min
Is Your Inciting Incident The Same As Your Meet-Cute In Your Romantic Comedy Screenplay or Novel?
The answer isn't yes or no. How annoying, right? Sorry, but that's just the way it is. In my professional opinion, it's better to...
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Stephanie Bourbon
Oct 18, 20216 min
(Romantic) Comedy Character Archetypes & Who Needs To Be Included
Happy Monday!!! This week I'm talking about characters in comedy, and romantic comedies. What I am seeing in a lot of work that is coming...
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Stephanie Bourbon
Sep 13, 20212 min
Getting Behind in Your Publishing Goals? It's Okay!!
Hello, Writers!! Happy Monday! YOU ARE WHERE YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE! So, you have a plan and it goes something like this. Write my novel....
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Stephanie Bourbon
Sep 6, 20213 min
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...
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Stephanie Bourbon
Aug 30, 20213 min
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....
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Stephanie Bourbon
Aug 23, 20213 min
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...
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Stephanie Bourbon
Aug 9, 20213 min
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...
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Stephanie Bourbon
Aug 2, 20213 min
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...
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Stephanie Bourbon
Jul 26, 20212 min
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...
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Stephanie Bourbon
Jul 19, 20216 min
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...
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Stephanie Bourbon
Jun 21, 20216 min
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...
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Stephanie Bourbon
Jun 7, 20217 min
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...
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