Screenwriter Heidi Lux talks about how having a random crush at 30 turned into a YA movie… 

In this episode, we talk about…

Heidi’s journey from Polish immigrant family trauma to writing jokes for a living

Why it’s better to write for a herpes commercial vs. star in a herpes commercial

Listening to yourself and understanding the power of failure 

Heidi’s writing experience and strong base in satire and comedy

Turning adult misery into successful young adult fodder

Value of learning how to interpret feedback and the process of “vomit first drafts”   

Cold emailing managers and not giving up until you find your right audience

Tubi TV and what comes next for Heidi

Advice for screenwriters: Never use semicolons, Do use fast language, and Study your craft 


Links to Resources: 
Crushed - https://tubitv.com/movies/661023/crushed

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