Here is How a Random Crush Turned into Someone's Break Through Feature

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 the 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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