676 - Writing while the World is on Fire (Encore)

Scriptnotes Podcast by John August

Jul 14, 202649:46TV & Film

How do you keep doing creative work when the world is falling apart around you? To sift through the despair and doubt, John welcomes back legendary Scriptnotes guest, writer-turned-psychotherapist Dennis Palumbo. They di...

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