710. Screenwriter to Novelist

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710. Screenwriter to Novelist

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Mar 19, 2021

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Rebecca Phelps talks about her approach to writing the Watty Award-winning novel Down World and its similarities, in process, to writing a screenplay.

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Mar 19, 2021

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ON THE PAGE: Join professional script consultant Pilar Alessandra as she demystifies screenwriting and answers your questions about script craft and story.

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710. Screenwriter to Novelist

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