The Mental Game of Screenwriting

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A seasoned industry veteran reflects on a lifetime in screenwriting and the lessons learned along the way. This session examines how mindset influences both mistakes and success, with a focus on the resilience, awareness, and creativity needed to sustain a long screenwriting career.

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