Hollywood, Storytelling, and the Creative Process

Writing Craft
2018
Featuring Diane Chambers, Howard Michael Gould, Rosemarie Keenan, Vince Keenan

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What makes Hollywood so endlessly fascinating? In this session, panelists discuss the myths and realities of the entertainment industry, the biggest misconceptions about show business, and the storytelling techniques—including the enduring power of index cards—they use to develop and organize compelling narratives.

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