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Veteran TV writers Liz Craft and Sarah Fain demystify Hollywood by making career and personal struggles universal. Friends since high school and writing partners for over 20 years, Liz and Sarah have survived and thrived in Tinseltown’s male-dominated entertainment industry, guided by blind optimism and a Midwestern work ethic. Along the way they've learned a lot about kicking ass, kissing ass, and office yoga. Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/
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HIH 2026 Holiday Gift Guide!
Today Liz and Sarah share their 2026 Holiday Gift Guide! Ranging in price from four to four hundred dollars, every item (almost) is something they have themselves and love. Looking for luxury loungewear or the …
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Today Liz and Sarah share their 2026 Holiday Gift Guide! Ranging in price from four to four hundred dollars, every item (almost) is something they have themselves and love. Looking for luxury loungewear or the perfect puzzle? From wristlets for face washing to bee cups to shampoo and conditioner bar bundles and a bird bath fountain, there’s something for everyone!
Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft
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Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com
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LINKS:
BEAUTY:
Ogee brush cleaner:
Wrist Bands for Washing Face:
Spa Headband & Wristlets for Washing Face:
Humby Organics Shampoo and Conditioner Bundle:
https://humbyorganics.com/products/shampoo-conditioner-bars-mango-breeze
Humby Organics Ultimate Frizz Fighter Bundle:
https://humbyorganics.com/products/ultimate-frizz-fighter-bundle
Kitsch Shampoo and Conditioner Bar Set;
Kitsch Shampoo and Conditioner Bar Saver Pouches:
BLANKETS:
Cercana alpaca blanket:
Lola Blanket:
https://lolablankets.com/products/toasted-almond-lola-blankets?variant=51724365136244
BAGS:
Calpak — Luka Large Duffel:
https://www.calpaktravel.com/products/luka-large-duffel/chocolate
BaubleBar Custom Icon Tote:
https://www.baublebar.com/products/rs-custom-icon-tote-natural?_pos=1&_sid=7ba36f147&_ss=r
Helen Jon Mahj Tote:
https://www.helenjon.com/collections/beach-totes/products/mahj-tote-fatigue
Hollywood20 for 20 percent off
Helen Jon Game Clutch:
https://www.helenjon.com/collections/beach-totes/products/game-clutch-fatigue
Hollywood20 for 20 percent off
CLOTHES:
Helen Jon luxury loungewear:
Ankle Pant: https://www.helenjon.com/collections/luxe-studio/products/ankle-pant-stone
Hollywood20 for 20 percent off
Short Sleeve Pullover:
https://www.helenjon.com/collections/luxe-studio/products/short-sleeve-pullover-stone Hollywood20 for 20 percent off!
Lululemon Steady State SuperLoft Joggers:
https://shop.lululemon.com/p/womens-steady-state-superloft-jogger/dk9wcfq3p3?color=74046
Uniqlo Women’s AIRism Seamless Hiphuggers:
https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E481134-000/00?colorDisplayCode=21&sizeDisplayCode=004
HOME & GARDEN:
Mademax Solar Bird Bath Fountain:
Bee Cups:
Ninja Creami:
Ninja Creami Scoop & Swirl:
Kizen instant read meat thermometer:
Mercer Bread Knife:
Dash Holiday Waffle Maker:
STOCKING STUFFERS:
Bandolier AirPod case:
Butter Squishy:
Oura Ring:
Smart Ring Cover Compatible with Oura Ring 5:
WHIMSY:
In Case Of Emergency Wish Bone:
Butter Puzzle from Piecework Puzzles:
https://pieceworkpuzzles.com/products/butter
Wrapping:
https://shikiwrap.com/collections/all
LOOKING AHEAD:
Design Your Year: A Guide — Deluxe Version (25)
Countdown Calendar:
https://the-happiness-project.com/products/twelve-day-countdown-calendar
Anecdote Daily Planner:
Legend Planner Weekly & Daily Goal Planner:
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Ep. 495: It’s Purge November!
A recent pitch reminded Liz and Sarah that there are many ways to win at work. Maybe they’ll sell their project, maybe they won’t. But either way it’s meaningful to connect with executives — both ones they’ve …
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A recent pitch reminded Liz and Sarah that there are many ways to win at work. Maybe they’ll sell their project, maybe they won’t. But either way it’s meaningful to connect with executives — both ones they’ve known for years and ones they’ve never met before. In Take A Hike, they talk about Purge November! What are the questions Sarah is asking herself when deciding what to do with an item? This week’s Hollywood Hack is courtesy of grief counselor and career strategist Laverne McKinnon: Remind yourself, “Pleasure doesn’t have to be earned by solving all my problems first.” Finally, Liz recommends the new hit documentary You Can See Everything about Elizabeth Holmes.
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Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft
Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCra
Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com
Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/
Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!
LINKS:
This is Grief Too with Laverne McKinnon podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1671938716?i=1000798170764
You Can See Everything trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvW_N5p1q44
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Ep. 494: Excise A Pain Point
Liz and Sarah discuss excising a pain point from their latest TV pitch — they’ve cut the pilot description WAY down, which is always the hardest to write and the least fun to listen to. Then, in Take A Hike …
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Liz and Sarah discuss excising a pain point from their latest TV pitch — they’ve cut the pilot description WAY down, which is always the hardest to write and the least fun to listen to. Then, in Take A Hike, Sarah shares why it’s a good idea to buy season tickets. In The Craft (& Fain), Liz and Sarah talk about their decision to drill down on the beginning of their novel. This week’s Hollywood Hack is perfect for holiday travel: the Lo & Sons Catalina Deluxe Small Weekender bag. Finally, Liz and Sarah have a joint recommendation — the October 20th, 2026 episodes of the MeSsy podcast, hosted by Christina Applegate and Jamie-Lynn Sigler.
Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft
Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraft
Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com
Sign up for Liz & Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter at https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com and Sarah’s Chickening Out Substack at https://happierinhollywood.substack.com. They’ll come right to your inbox!
Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/
Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, andSide Hustle School . If you liked this episode, ’S please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!
LINKS:
Lo & Sons Catalina Deluxe Small Weekender:
Helen Jon Mahj Tote:
https://www.helenjon.com/products/mahj-tote-fatigue
MeSsy podcast:
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Elizabeth Holmes & Theranos: What the Documentary Left Out | Criminally Online
What did the Elizabeth Holmes documentary leave out about the Theranos scandal? Just 34 days before reporting to federal prison, Elizabeth Holmes invited a documentary crew into her life. Now, the new Nathan …
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What did the Elizabeth Holmes documentary leave out about the Theranos scandal? Just 34 days before reporting to federal prison, Elizabeth Holmes invited a documentary crew into her life. Now, the new Nathan Fielder documentary, You Can See Everything, is raising even more questions about one of the most infamous fraud cases in recent history.
In this special feed drop from Lemonada Media's new true crime podcast, Criminally Online, Manhattan public defender Eliza Orlins and criminal law professor Thea Johnson break down the documentary, the Theranos controversy, and the legal questions taking over the internet. Was Holmes a calculating fraudster or a victim of an abusive relationship? Did having children influence public sympathy? And how much of a criminal conviction can hinge on a single word: "can"?
From the Theranos trial to the internet's latest theories, Eliza and Thea separate legal facts from speculation and unpack what the documentary doesn't tell you.
Love what you hear? Follow Criminally Online on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts for more true crime, trending legal cases, and pop culture controversies explained by actual legal experts.
Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for You Can See Everything.
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Ep. 493: Free Range Writing!
Liz and Sarah are psyching themselves up for free range writing! They’re about to start a draft of their spec pilot, Angry, Unlikable, Women, and they want to write like nobody’s watching. Then, in Making It …
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Liz and Sarah are psyching themselves up for free range writing! They’re about to start a draft of their spec pilot, Angry, Unlikable, Women, and they want to write like nobody’s watching. Then, in Making It Happen, they talk to romantasy novelist Amy Suto about how she successfully pivoted from a burgeoning television career to writing novels and a hit Substack. One piece of advice? Find your superpower and lean into it. This week’s Hollywood Hack will help you pronounce tricky names and words: youglish.com. Finally, Liz recommends the new HBO Max show, War.
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Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft
Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCra
Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com
Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/
Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!
LINKS:Amy Suto:
Write for Money & Power by Amy Suto:
Youglish:
Wells Adams:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8141895/
War trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZybkHGaoPvQ
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Ep. 492: Work Joy & The (Good) Grief Of Getting Rid of Stuff
Liz and Sarah discuss the joy they’re getting from their work — which is helping Sarah cope with her puppy-related Season of Sacrifice. Then they talk to grief coach and career strategist Laverne McKinnon about …
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Liz and Sarah discuss the joy they’re getting from their work — which is helping Sarah cope with her puppy-related Season of Sacrifice. Then they talk to grief coach and career strategist Laverne McKinnon about the grief of getting rid of stuff. Should Liz let go of her work momentos? Is it disrespectful of Sarah to get rid of her grandmother’s china? Laverne has advice! This week’s Hollywood Hack makes a tedious task easy: the Ogee Makeup Brush Cleaner. Finally, Sarah recommends the 3Racha Sessions Podcast featuring Stray Kids members Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han.
Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft
Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraft
Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com
Sign up for Liz & Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter at https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com and Sarah’s Chickening Out Substack at https://happierinhollywood.substack.com. They’ll come right to your inbox!
Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/
Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, andSide Hustle School . If you liked this episode, ’S please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!
LINKS:
This Is Grief Too:
https://substack.com/@thisisgrieftoo?utm_source=global-search
Laverne McKinnon:
https://www.lavernemckinnon.com/
Ogee Makeup Brush Cleaner:
3Racha Sessions Podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsRe1HOD2e0
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Ep. 491: Merger Madness & Silent Showers
Liz and Sarah discuss the anxiety surrounding the Paramount/Warner Brothers merger that has all of Hollywood speculating about where the chips will fall. In Take A Hike, Sarah reveals why she’s decided to take …
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Liz and Sarah discuss the anxiety surrounding the Paramount/Warner Brothers merger that has all of Hollywood speculating about where the chips will fall. In Take A Hike, Sarah reveals why she’s decided to take silent showers from now on. Then, in HIH WFH (Happier In Hollywood Work From Home), they talk about the downsides of working in bed. This week’s multi-product Hollywood Hack is for anyone with a puppy: Paw Inspired Washable Crate Liners, Woof Pupcicles, Kong Knot dog toys, and Martingale collars. Finally, Liz recommends the book Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe.
Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft
Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCra
Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com
Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/
Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!
Sign up for Liz & Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter at https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com. It’ll come right to your inbox!
Sign up for Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter Chickening Out at https://happierinhollywood.substack.com. It’ll come right to your inbox!
LINKS:
Paw Inspired Washable Crate Liners: https://link.amazon/B01JofQBI
WOOF Pupsicle Dog Treat Toy:https://link.amazon/B048sqrQr
WOOF Pupsicle Balanced Belly Mix: https://link.amazon/B0cVHhbOU
Kong Floppy Knots Rope and Plush Dog Toy (Hippo): https://link.amazon/B0ed0EoDK
Martingale Dog Collar: https://link.amazon/B0g7Ag5Am
Jean Smart:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005443/
Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty: https://link.amazon/B0dFC1oNi
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Ep. 490: Define Your (Cup Of) Ambition
Liz and Sarah examine what’s working (and what’s not) over on their HIH Substack. They love live videos but are wary about overloading readers’ inboxes. In their new segment in honor of Dolly Parton, Cup of …
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Liz and Sarah examine what’s working (and what’s not) over on their HIH Substack. They love live videos but are wary about overloading readers’ inboxes. In their new segment in honor of Dolly Parton, Cup of Ambition, they talk about why it’s important to define your ambition. What is it you actually WANT? Then Liz gives a Hit to the fearless Megan Stalter, and Sarah gives herself a Bomb for being inconsistent with her Chickening Out newsletter. This week’s Hollywood Hack is great for organization and pleasing to look at: the Steele Canvas Elevated Truck. Finally, Sarah recommends Whistler by Ann Patchett.
Sign up for Liz & Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter at https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com and Sarah’s Chickening Out Substack at https://happierinhollywood.substack.com. They’ll come right to your inbox!
Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft
Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraft
Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com
Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/
Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, andSide Hustle School . If you liked this episode, ’S please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!
LINKS:
Megan Stalter:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11005835/
Steele Canvas Elevated Truck:
Whistler by Ann Patchett:
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Ep. 489: Feeling Less Fractured & Giving Good Logline
Liz and Sarah often talk about feeling pulled in a thousand directions during their work day. But lately, they’ve been significantly less fractured — and it’s great! The only problem? It won’t last. In Take A …
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Liz and Sarah often talk about feeling pulled in a thousand directions during their work day. But lately, they’ve been significantly less fractured — and it’s great! The only problem? It won’t last. In Take A Hike, they revisit the subject of Season of Sacrifice. Sarah is in one with her new puppy, Pumpkin Spice. Then, in The Craft (& Fain), Liz and Sarah talk about what makes a good logline and read a couple of their past favorites. This week’s Hollywood Hack will keep your floors clean: the Tineco Floor One Stretch S6 Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner. Finally, Liz recommends The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah.
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Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft
Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCra
Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com
Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/
Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!
LINKS:
Tineco Floor One Stretch S6 Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner: https://link.amazon/B07Om51K6
Bissell TurboClean Pet Upright:
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah:
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Ep. 488: No Wallowing Policy & Start In Neutral
Liz and Sarah have discovered that, for them, productivity is the best medicine. After a major disappointment they thought about taking the day off and wallowing in bed. Instead, they had an incredibly …
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Liz and Sarah have discovered that, for them, productivity is the best medicine. After a major disappointment they thought about taking the day off and wallowing in bed. Instead, they had an incredibly productive work day and felt SO MUCH better. From now on, they’re going to implement a No Wallow Policy. In Take A Hike, Liz shares Jack’s advice to “start in neutral.” Then they answer a Mailroom question about their writing nemeses — both as a team and as individuals. Liz shares this week’s makeup Hollywood Hack: the Dior Forever Skin Perfect Stick. Finally, Sarah recommends the book Pachinko by Min Jin Lee.
LINKS:
You Can See Everything documentary trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGJSRFWALTI
Dior Forever Skin Perfect Stick:
https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/dior-forever-skin-perfect-stick?ID=5222087&swatchColor=0.5N+Neutral
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee:
https://link.amazon/B0iSQj47G
Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft
Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraft
Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com
Sign up for Liz & Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter at https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com and Sarah’s Chickening Out Substack at https://happierinhollywood.substack.com. They’ll come right to your inbox!
Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/
Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, andSide Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!
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Ep. 487: Killin’ It Killer Bee Style
Liz and Sarah check in on their 2026 Team Theme “Be the Bee,” and decide to update it to “Be the Killer Bee.” In Take A Hike, Liz shares a strategy for putting yourself in the right mindset for the day. Then …
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Liz and Sarah check in on their 2026 Team Theme “Be the Bee,” and decide to update it to “Be the Killer Bee.” In Take A Hike, Liz shares a strategy for putting yourself in the right mindset for the day. Then they answer a Mailroom question about how they battle internal doubt about whether an idea “has already been done.” This week’s Hollywood Hack is for all the bread bakers: the Mercer Culinary Bread Knife. Finally, Liz recommends the drama Drops of God on Apple TV.
Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft
Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCra
Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com
Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/
Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!
Sign up for Liz & Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter at https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com. It’ll come right to your inbox!
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LINKS:
Dry Erase Dots: https://amzn.to/4iLrto0
Lian Dolan:
Liz Dolan:
https://satellitesisters.com/about-lian-liz-and-julie-dolan/
Mercer Culinary Bread Knife: https://amzn.to/4h9vwJG
Drops of God Season 1 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XxSeLUwRDM
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Ep. 486: What Will We Do Without Dolly?
In honor of the incredible life and legacy of Dolly Parton, Liz and Sarah are doing an all-Dolly episode! In From The Treadmill Desks Of, they reveal how they wish they’d had Dolly’s backbone when they caved on …
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In honor of the incredible life and legacy of Dolly Parton, Liz and Sarah are doing an all-Dolly episode! In From The Treadmill Desks Of, they reveal how they wish they’d had Dolly’s backbone when they caved on a business decision that is having ramifications today. In Take A Hike, they discuss how Dolly lived her values. Then they introduce a new segment, Cup Of Ambition, in which they’ll talk about how to maintain healthy ambition — just like Dolly did. This week’s Hollywood Hack is a summer grown up glitter make up trend that Dolly would approve of — L’Oreal Le Shadow Stick. Finally, they recommend the classic 1980 Dolly Parton movie 9 to 5 and a tribute to Dolly as a writer from Tressie McMillan Cottom.
LINKS:
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library:
https://imaginationlibrary.com/
Happier In Hollywood Episode 242:
https://happierinhollywood.com/ep-242-what-would-dolly-do-2022/
The Values Bridge:
https://www.becomingyou.com/values-bridge
1977 Dolly Parton interview with Barbara Walters:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-poIrpApkw
L’Oreal Le Shadow Stick:
9 to 5 trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qni6HOyPNBA
“Loving Dolly Was Easy, Understanding Her Was Hard,” by Tressie McMillan Cottom:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/27/opinion/dolly-parton-appalachia-legacy.html
Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft
Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraft
Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com
Sign up for Liz & Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter at https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com and Sarah’s Chickening Out Substack at https://happierinhollywood.substack.com. They’ll come right to your inbox!
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Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, andSide Hustle School . If you liked this episode, ’S please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!
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Ep. 485: Chaos Vibes & The Joy Of Rehashing
Liz and Sarah discuss that one of the biggest advantages of having a writing partner is being able to take turns bringing each other up when one is down. Right now, Sarah is feeling the chaos of their career …
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Liz and Sarah discuss that one of the biggest advantages of having a writing partner is being able to take turns bringing each other up when one is down. Right now, Sarah is feeling the chaos of their career, but Liz is calm and optimistic. Next month? It will likely be the opposite! In Take A Hike, they talk about how their recent visit to KCON made them appreciate the joy of rehashing. Then, in The Craft (& Fain), Liz and Sarah explore how getting granular with their characters’ wardrobe is bringing clarity to their latest pilot. This week’s Hollywood Hack is giving Sarah joy in the kitchen: the Cuisinart Custom Convection Bread Maker. Finally, Liz recommends the current season of Married At First Sight on Peacock.
Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft
Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCra
Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com
Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/
Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!
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LINKS:KCON USA:
Cuisinart Custom Convection Bread Maker:
Married At First Sight Season 20 trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxO1zuoQtyA
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Ep. 484: The Talk-Through Step & Monday Morning Steps
Liz and Sarah have added a useful new step to their pitch writing process — the talk-through step. If they’re working with someone they trust, they’ve discovered it’s super helpful to talk through what they’re …
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Liz and Sarah have added a useful new step to their pitch writing process — the talk-through step. If they’re working with someone they trust, they’ve discovered it’s super helpful to talk through what they’re thinking for a pitch before actually writing it. In Take A Hike, they reveal their new back-to-school plan to carve out every Monday morning for exercise. In The Mailroom, they answer a question from a listener who wants to know whether Liz and Sarah invested in various products they were curious about. This week’s Hollywood Hack makes sitting outside more pleasant: the Mosiller Electric Fly Swatter. Finally, Sarah recommends The Parian Heist by Jo Piazza.
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Ep. 483: A Tough Hollywood Lesson & Making It Happen (Casting Edition)
Liz and Sarah discuss how their recent disappointment over a project that went up in smoke has once again taught them not to invest too heavily emotionally (or practically) in something until business affairs …
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Liz and Sarah discuss how their recent disappointment over a project that went up in smoke has once again taught them not to invest too heavily emotionally (or practically) in something until business affairs is involved. Then, in a new segment, Making It Happen, Liz and Sarah talk to veteran casting director Candice Bernstein about how she set about conquering the world of verticals casting. This week’s Hollywood Hack is great for anyone whose seatbelt drives them nuts: Leather Fixing Clips.
Finally, Liz recommends the memoir Adult Braces: Driving Myself Sane by Lindy West.
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LINKS:
Hoffman Bernstein casting:
https://www.hoffmanbernsteincasting.com/
Leather Fixing Clips:
Adult Braces: Driving Myself Sane by Lindy West:
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Ep. 482: Word Count Accountability (& Chuck Dances!)
Liz and Sarah are using a new accountability method to power through the pages of their novel Bad Trip. Every day, they’re writing down their respective word counts in their planners, even if it’s zero, and …
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Liz and Sarah are using a new accountability method to power through the pages of their novel Bad Trip. Every day, they’re writing down their respective word counts in their planners, even if it’s zero, and then reporting the number to each other the following morning. And it’s working! In Take A Hike, they discuss the question — how much of your day do you actually enjoy? Then, in Hits & Bombs, Sarah gives Liz a hit for helping Sarah and Violet during a tough time, and Liz gives Chuck a Hit for going to a very-out-of-his-comfort-zone dance class. This week’s Hollywood Hack comes from a listener— try “location scouting” in your own neighborhood. Finally, Sarah recommends the TV show Ride or Die on Prime Video.
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LINKS:
“This Is Your Home on GLP-1’s” by Elyse Moody:
https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/this-is-your-home-on-glp1s
Alec Cohen dance classes:
https://www.werk.dance/gaychoreographer
Ride or Die trailer:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg_m61kBW0E&ra=m
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Ep. 481: AI Work Flow & Plus One With Lisa And Morgan
Liz and Sarah are experimenting with AI to make their work flow more productive. Will their new Chat GPT Work-generated schedule help them keep their project priorities straight? Next they interview Lisa Joyner …
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Liz and Sarah are experimenting with AI to make their work flow more productive. Will their new Chat GPT Work-generated schedule help them keep their project priorities straight? Next they interview Lisa Joyner (married to Jon Cryer aka Ducky from Pretty In Pink)and Morgan Walsh (married to Matt Walsh of Veep and UCB fame) from the fascinating new podcast, Plus One with Lisa and Morgan. How do they deal with having a partner who’s (usually) the one in the spotlight? Is it hard to maintain their own sense of self? This week’s Hollywood Hack is practical and pink — the Anker Zolo power bank. Finally, Liz recommends Who Needs Friends: An Unscientific Examination of Male Friendship Across America, the new book from Andrew McCarthy (aka Blane from Pretty In Pink.)
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LINKS:
Plus One with Lisa and Morgan:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plus-one-with-lisa-and-morgan/id1896944012?i=1000777680587
Pretty In Pink trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRLQUGq8eE8
Veep trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--Mo61W9e-8
Two and a Half Men trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIP2xlGnOEs
Anker Zolo power bank in pink:
Who Needs Friends: An Unscientific Examination of Male Friendship Across America by Andrew McCarthy:
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Ep. 480: Making It Happen & The Wonder Of A Repertoire
Liz and Sarah are making it happen! They’ve been doing a deep dive into micro-dramas for several months, and now they’re at the beginning stages of Executive Producing their first one. They talk about how …
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Liz and Sarah are making it happen! They’ve been doing a deep dive into micro-dramas for several months, and now they’re at the beginning stages of Executive Producing their first one. They talk about how they’ve gone about educating themselves in this new (to them) form of entertainment and ask listeners when they’ve made something happen. Then, in Take A Hike, they discuss the value of having a repertoire of everything from meals to small talk topics. They also share a recent Day In The Life — from dealing with a water outage to writing at the cafe at Godmothers to breaking a new pilot at Bob Dylan concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl. This week’s Hollywood Hack is great for anyone who loves audio — the AirPods Pouch from Bandolier. Finally Sarah recommends Beyond Paradise on BritBox.
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LINKS:
Godmothers:
Santa Barbara Bowl:
Airpods Pouch from Bandolier:
https://www.bandolierstyle.com/collections/airpod-series
Beyond Paradise trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgrI_iPsS2o
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Ep. 479: Summer 2026 Listener Questions Episode: Part Two!
Liz and Sarah are answering more listener questions! Do they still drink espresso martinis? What advice would they give their college senior selves? Could they have been writing partners if they met as adults? …
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Liz and Sarah are answering more listener questions! Do they still drink espresso martinis? What advice would they give their college senior selves? Could they have been writing partners if they met as adults? What random photos are on their phones thanks to their adventures in TV writing? They discuss all this and more!
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Move Happier: Tips for Regular Exercise, How Walking Helps You Think, Plus Can Your Garden Be an Accountability Partner? (Bonus)
We discuss the biggest obstacles to moving more this summer with Sarah Fain from the “Happier in Hollywood” podcast, and share practical strategies for getting regular exercise. This special episode is part of …
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We discuss the biggest obstacles to moving more this summer with Sarah Fain from the “Happier in Hollywood” podcast, and share practical strategies for getting regular exercise.
This special episode is part of the Move 26 in ‘26 challenge to help all of us find more ways to move every day.
Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.
Get in touch: [email protected].
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Ep. 478: Summer 2026 Listener Questions: Part One!
Today Liz and Sarah are answering listener questions! If they weren’t TV writers, what career would they each choose? (Sarah would like to own a craft store, while Liz’s fantasy self is a birth doula.) What did …
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Today Liz and Sarah are answering listener questions! If they weren’t TV writers, what career would they each choose? (Sarah would like to own a craft store, while Liz’s fantasy self is a birth doula.) What did they think of Caro Claire Burke’s novel Yesteryear? Why don’t they spend more time talking about the negative impact of AI? They discuss all this and so much more!
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LINKS:
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke:
https://amzn.to/440S348
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Ep. 477: The Universe Speaks & Career Lessons With Laverne
During a recent trip to the Santa Barbara Bowl, Liz and Sarah felt the universe was sending signs that they’re on the right creative path. One of the signs? A long line for the men’s room. In Career Lessons …
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During a recent trip to the Santa Barbara Bowl, Liz and Sarah felt the universe was sending signs that they’re on the right creative path. One of the signs? A long line for the men’s room. In Career Lessons With Laverne, they talk to executive and leadership coach Laverne McKinnon about the physical reaction they had to a recent meeting misfire. This week’s Hollywood Hack is inspired by Sarah and Liz’s recent stay at The Milo in Santa Barbara — fix the small thing. Finally, Liz recommends the reality competition show Outlast: The Jungle on Netflix.
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LINKS:
Santa Barbara Bowl:
Laverne’s bespoke meditation:
https://moonshotmentor.substack.com/p/b9334076-d9ad-47bf-996b-35b929a7d352
Laverne McKinnon:
https://www.lavernemckinnon.com/
Laverne’s Substack — Moonshot Mentor: https://substack.com/@moonshotmentor
The Milo:
Outlast: The Jungle trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnvBoDKSNKg
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Ep. 476: How To Get A Rep!
Liz and Sarah discuss their recent Bad Trip writing marathon in Santa Barbara. The highlight? Writing outside at Godmothers in Summerland. Then they interview Rina O’Malley, a writer who’s breaking into the …
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Liz and Sarah discuss their recent Bad Trip writing marathon in Santa Barbara. The highlight? Writing outside at Godmothers in Summerland. Then they interview Rina O’Malley, a writer who’s breaking into the industry, about how she managed to do the impossible — get representation! This week’s Hollywood Hack will improve your next meeting: have a preliminary call. Finally, Sarah recommends the Stray Kids Survival Show.
LINKS:
Rina O’Malley:
https://blcklst.com/profile/Rina-OMalley
Rina’s recs:
1. Darcy Fowler’s TV & Film Writing Workshops https://www.tvwritersrefuge.com/
Darcy is very good at helping writers find the actual story beneath the story they think they’re writing, and is also a truly amazing human. Generous, brilliant, and intuitive.
2. Script Anatomy https://scriptanatomy.com/
I’m a big fan of their instructors (all working writers) and their curriculum. I especially love the draft intensive classes, which are a great structured way to get a draft written fast.
3. Jen Grisanti https://www.jengrisanti.com/
Jen's annual workshop is magical. She brings in incredible guests, showrunners you can pitch and get feedback from. She also has free interviews online where you can learn a lot about story.
4. Lee Jessup https://leejessup.com/
One of the best people to learn from about the industry -- where you fit in it, your brand, your strategy, and how to think about your career like an actual career. You can work with Lee directly, but she also has a great YouTube channel where she breaks down the state of the industry and interviews reps: https://www.youtube.com/@leejessup5299
5. Roadmap Writers https://www.roadmapwriters.com/
A great place to learn about both craft and career, and connect with other writers. Tons of events, webinars, and classes. The team really cares about helping emerging writers.
Bonus: Events where you can learn and network
Storytelling360 https://storytelling360.com/
In-person panels and networking events in LA, NYC, and London.
Austin Film Festival Writers Conference https://austinfilmfestival.com/festival-and-conference-aff/conference/
Definitely worth going if you can. Thousands of screenwriters packed into downtown Austin for panels, roundtables, tacos, drinks, and mild chaos. Basically spring break for screenwriters.
Stray Kids Survival Show:
https://strayksubs.com/videos/survival-show/
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Ep. 475: Week Of Yes, Rabbit Holes, & Friendworking
Liz and Sarah had a Week of Yes! After months (years) of hearing “no” they’re finally starting to get some “yeses.” Yay! Next, Liz and Sarah each offer a Take A Hike suggestion. Sarah reveals why it’s a good …
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Liz and Sarah had a Week of Yes! After months (years) of hearing “no” they’re finally starting to get some “yeses.” Yay! Next, Liz and Sarah each offer a Take A Hike suggestion. Sarah reveals why it’s a good idea to go down a rabbit hole that’s NOT “you,” and Liz discusses the value of “friendworking.” This week’s Hollywood Hack is great for commuters: car cupholder coasters. Finally, Liz recommends two TV shows on Amazon Prime that are perfect for summer — Off Campus and Every Year After.
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LINKS:
Car Cupholder Coasters:
https://nomeschoolhouse.com/products/nome-schoolhouse-car-coasters-4-pack
Off Campus trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAozjf2frxw
Every Year After trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5SpqQ8dNa8
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Ep. 474: Summeritis & Barn To Yarn
Liz and Sarah are suffering from Summeritis! They’re managing to stay productive — but it’s not easy. In Take A Hike, they talk about the value of going on a learning retreat. Sarah just did a fiber retreat in …
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Liz and Sarah are suffering from Summeritis! They’re managing to stay productive — but it’s not easy. In Take A Hike, they talk about the value of going on a learning retreat. Sarah just did a fiber retreat in Nome, ND and it rocked her world! This week Sarah has a Hit for Violet’s former nanny, Dawn. And Liz gives herself a tech Bomb for not knowing how to operate her TV. This week’s Hollywood Hack is liberating and a power move— ditch your handbag! Finally, Sarah recommends Christina Applegate’s memoir, You with the Sad Eyes.
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LINKS:
Nome Schoolhouse:
Bandolier Mila Crossbody Phone Case:
Bandolier Expanded Pouch:
Cozy Earth Sheets:
You with the Sad Eyes by Christina Applegate:
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Ep. 473: Project Theme Songs & A Wrap On Whimsy
As Liz and Sarah dive into the new draft of their novel, they’re experimenting with tense. They each wrote a scene in past tense, and now they’re going to write the same scenes in present tense. Which will they …
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As Liz and Sarah dive into the new draft of their novel, they’re experimenting with tense. They each wrote a scene in past tense, and now they’re going to write the same scenes in present tense. Which will they prefer? In The Craft (& Fain) they share a listener’s suggestion to assign every project its own theme song. Then they discuss their favorite parts of Mimsy May in Take Two. One takeaway? Whimsy should not be effortful. This week’s Hollywood Hack is on trend — a Mahjong mat with game instructions as part of its design. Finally, Liz recommends the show Firefly Lane on Netflix.
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LINKS:Taylor Swift’s “The Man” video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqAJLh9wuZ0
Annie Lennox:
Mahjong Mats:
Firefly Lane trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdHwNt4GXfM
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Ep. 472: Baby Talk & Summer Schemes
Liz and Sarah are trying out a new pitch technique — instead of writing out their latest pitch word for word, they’re prepping it in bullet points to keep the flow more spontaneous. In The Mailroom, Sarah …
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Liz and Sarah are trying out a new pitch technique — instead of writing out their latest pitch word for word, they’re prepping it in bullet points to keep the flow more spontaneous. In The Mailroom, Sarah answers a question from a listener who’s wondering if she should have a baby on her own like Sarah did. The short answer? Do it! Then, in Take A Hike, Liz and Sarah talk about Designing Their Summer. Sarah is going to “move into her house” and Liz is planning a summer of “off-white delight.” Together, they’re going to write their novel! This week’s Hollywood Hack was inspired by a recent mixer Liz attended — put your last name on your name tag at networking events. Finally, Sarah recommends the Apple Playlist Gen X Threads by Elizabeth Maxwell.
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LINKS:
Feed Your Fertility by Emily Bartlett & Laura Erlich
Knock Yourself Up by Louise Sloan:
Going Solo by Genevieve Roberts:
Choosing Single Motherhood: The Thinking Woman’s Guide by Mikki Morrissette: https://amzn.to/49puSUb
Uniqlo Straight Jeans — Off White:
Gen X Threads Apple Playlist by Elizabeth Maxwell:
https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/gen-x-threads/pl.u-r2yB16XCP37j6l
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Ep. 471: Financial Wellness In New Hollywood (Yes, It’s Possible!)
Liz and Sarah talk to trauma-informed financial wellness coach Katy Chen Mazzara about the connection between money blocks and creative blocks, why it’s never a good idea to negotiate with a “starving artist” …
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Liz and Sarah talk to trauma-informed financial wellness coach Katy Chen Mazzara about the connection between money blocks and creative blocks, why it’s never a good idea to negotiate with a “starving artist” mentality, and how making a budget might negatively impact your relationship to your finances. This week’s Hollywood Hack will relieve stress and help you have a better time: Get there early! Finally, Liz recommends the third season of The Comeback on HBO Max.
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LINKS:Katy Chen Mazzara:
https://www.katychenmazzara.com/
Mindful Money Mastery guide:
https://www.subscribepage.com/mindfulmoneymasteryKaty’s Instagram, LinkedIn, & Substack:
https://www.instagram.com/katychenmazzara/https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-chen-mazzara/
https://substack.com/@katychenmazzara
The Comeback Season Three Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1rVpVCNBgE
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Ep. 470: Prepping Small Talk & Lazarus Projects
Liz and Sarah talk about why it’s helpful to prepare small talk topics before a Zoom meeting. Knowing how to fill that awkward time before everyone arrives will reduce your anxiety and improve meeting flow! In …
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Liz and Sarah talk about why it’s helpful to prepare small talk topics before a Zoom meeting. Knowing how to fill that awkward time before everyone arrives will reduce your anxiety and improve meeting flow! In The Mailroom, they answer a listener question about reality TV lingo. Then, in Take Two, Liz and Sarah revisit the topic of projects they once thought were dead coming suddenly back to life. This week’s Hollywood Hack can make life easier — try the weird tech thing that intimidates you. Finally, Sarah recommends some of her favorite Verticals on DramaBox, including All the Little Ways I Love You, Chained by Affection, and Like Roses, In Summer’s Tender Kiss.
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Kayla’s song suggestions:
DramaBox:
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KC and the Sunshine Band - Boogie Shoes:
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Ep. 469: Putting Our Reading Into Our Writing
Liz and Sarah talk about how they plan to incorporate what they’ve gleaned from Natalie Goldberg’s book, Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within, into the next draft of their novel Bad Trip. Inner …
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Liz and Sarah talk about how they plan to incorporate what they’ve gleaned from Natalie Goldberg’s book, Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within, into the next draft of their novel Bad Trip. Inner censor be damned! In Take A Hike, they share whimsy ideas from listeners who are participating in Mimsy May. Then they talk about why Writers Room Pro is one of their favorite HIH WFH tools. This week’s Hollywood Hack comes from career coach Carole Kirschner — spend twenty minutes researching whoever you’re going to meet with. Finally Liz recommends Caro Claire Burke’s buzzy new novel, Yesteryear.
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Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft
Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCra
Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com
Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/
Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends!
LINKS:
Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within
Writing Down the Bones Deck: 60 Cards to Free the Writer Within
WritersRoom Pro:
https://www.writersroompro.com/
Career Coach Carole Kirschner:
https://www.carolekirschner.com/
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke:
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