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Podcast episodes
- Grahl, Tim and Shawn Coyne. “When to get feedback from other writers.” Story Grid Writing Podcast, published 31 March 2016. (Transcript: “High Concepts”.)
- Kowal, Mary Robinnette, Brandon Sanderson, Howard Tayler, and Dan Wells. “Writing Excuses 6.10: Scott Card's M.I.C.E. Quotient.” Writing Excuses, published 7 August 2011. (Transcript.)
- Kowal, Mary Robinnette, Dan Wells, and Howard Tayler with Lou Anders. “6.18: The Hollywood Formula, with Lou Anders” Interview with Lou Anders. Writing Excuses. Podcast audio. Oct 2, 2011. (Transcript).
- Kowal, Mary Robinnette, Brandon Sanderson, Howard Tayler, and Dan Wells. “11.32: The Element of Humor.” Writing Excuses. Aug 7, 2016. (Transcript.)
- Mazin, Craig. “How to Write a Movie.” Scriptnotes, published 4 June 2019. (Transcript.)
Videos