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Happier in Hollywood

The Onward Project
Hollywood
Mental Health
Substack
Friendship
Career Transitions
Netflix
Writing
Orange Theory
Networking
Thanksgiving
Reality TV
Productivity
2024 Goals
Therapy
Self-Care
Pitching
Writing Process
Novel Writing
Social Media
Television Writing

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, an... more

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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 wond... more

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 ... more

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 que... more

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 shar... more

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Recent Guests

Katie Chen-Mazara
Trauma-informed financial wellness coach
Self-employed / katiechenmazzara.com
Episode: Ep. 471: Financial Wellness In New Hollywood (Yes, It’s Possible!)
Carole Kirschner
Career coach and writer who provides a Hollywood Hack
Showrunner Training Program at the WGA / Carole Kirschner Coaching
Episode: Ep. 469: Putting Our Reading Into Our Writing
Greer Hendricks
Thriller writer and writing mentor invited onto the show
Author; former editor at Simon & Schuster
Episode: Ep. 465: Help! We Need Book Therapy!
Jordana Oberman
Pitch and development specialist with cross-disciplinary entertainment experience
Self-employed / jordanaoberman.com
Episode: Ep. 464: Meet Our Pitch Coach!
Ariel Leigh Cohen
Intimacy coordinator and podcaster on Faking It
Faking It podcast
Episode: Ep. 461: Ebbs, Flows, & “Sheetography”
Morgan Smith
Intimacy coordinator and podcaster on Faking It
Faking It podcast
Episode: Ep. 461: Ebbs, Flows, & “Sheetography”
Shelby Farrell
Screenwriter from Memphis, Tennessee, who develops content for various major platforms.
Netflix, Sony, Lifetime
Episode: Ep. 459: The Cat Is Dead, But Verticals Are Alive!
Michael Melcher
Executive coach and CEO of M2 Leaders, a leadership development firm
M2 Leaders
Episode: Ep. 447: Networking Up: It’s Scary! (Do It Anyway)
Adrin Nazarian
Los Angeles City Councilmember, focused on revitalizing film production
Los Angeles City Council
Episode: Ep. 432: Make A Laugh List & Councilman Nazarian on Bringing Back Production

Hosts

Liz Craft
Co-writer and on-air partner; long-time collaborator with the other host; prominent voice sharing career insight, personal stories, and practical hacks.
Sarah Fain
Co-writer and on-air partner; experienced TV writer/producer with a collaborative approach and focus on practical career wisdom.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.3k ratings
  • Great Podcast! Especially for folks outside of the entertainment industry

    I have so enjoyed listening to the podcast since the beginning! Fun and informative! I have taken many

    Ideas and recommendations- books, other podcasts, vacation spots etc.!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JillHR
    United States3 months ago
  • Disgusted you would promote planned parenthood

    400,000 babies killed per year. lol…”women’s health”!!! (Half of those babies were female). You’ve lost me forever. I’ll never listen to anything by lemonade or you both again. Pure evil!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    08 Dora
    United States6 months ago
  • Oh gosh, I LOVE listening to this!

    I’m not in Hollywood - in fact I’m a million miles from it. But I LOVE Liz and Sarah and it’s astonishing how much life experience translates - it doesn’t matter I’m a million miles from Hollywood.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A Happy Obliger
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Love this podcast!

    I’ve been listening since the beginning, and Liz and Sarah feel like old friends to me. I couldn’t be further removed from Hollywood or the entertainment industry, but they always have great hacks and advice for navigating life—professional life AND personal life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BBT67
    United States9 months ago
  • Not just for writers

    I have learned so much about Hollywood and the world of writers through Liz and Sarah which has been fun but that is only a small part of what I get out of this podcast. I love hearing them talk about their friendship, their writing partnership, their families and just their lives in general. I never fail to pick up a useful tip. I have been listening from the beginning and look forward to Thursdays when I get to get caught on their lives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beckytwo
    United States10 months ago

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Audience finds practical hacks and personal storytelling relatable and motivating.
Listeners appreciate accessibility of Hollywood insights even if not in the industry.
Many praise the hosts' chemistry and consistent value across episodes.
Some concerns about occasional promotional segments interrupting flow.
Fans note the show's positive energy and actionable takeaways for work and life.

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Apple Podcasts
#13
United States/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#29
Canada/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#225
United Kingdom/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#15
Australia/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#71
Italy/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#233
Australia/Business

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 465: Help! We Need Book Therapy!
Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of writing from one character's head versus an omniscient point of view?
Being in one character's head can deepen intensity but may limit information; omniscient lets you reveal more and manage suspense but can reduce immediacy. The best approach may vary by scene and character needs.
Ep. 465: Help! We Need Book Therapy!
Q: What does it mean to 'break' the book in this context, and how does that relate to scene construction?
Breaking a book means decomposing the story into individual scenes to map structure, pacing, and where tension should rise, which helps them re-break from the beginning when needed.
Ep. 459: The Cat Is Dead, But Verticals Are Alive!
Q: What advice do you have for writers looking to get into verticals?
Shelby advises writers to come with an open mind, familiarizing themselves with the genre, and learn the tropes and format of verticals.
Ep. 459: The Cat Is Dead, But Verticals Are Alive!
Q: What are verticals and micro dramas?
Shelby explains that verticals are short content filmed in a 9:16 aspect ratio for mobile devices, often featuring dramatic storylines akin to soap operas.
Ep. 458: Find The Fun & The 80% Promise Method
Q: What does it mean to 'find the fun' in your work?
It involves understanding priorities and designing work processes in ways that infuse joy and creativity into daily tasks.

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Two veteran TV writers share practical, human-centered insights about navigating Hollywood, balancing friendship with career, and staying productive in a high-pressure industry. Episodes blend actionable meeting prep, pitching techniques, and craft-focused discussions with personal stories, Humor, and community prompts that keep listeners engaged beyond industry specifics. Noteworthy elements include a recurring emphasis on collaboration, a playful approach to reviving dormant projects, and frequent guest coaches or subject-matter experts that help writers and career-minded professionals sharpen their craft—while remaining relatable to non-Hollywood audiences. The show stands out for its warm, down-to-earth dynamics and a consistent focus o... more

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2. Carole Kirschner
3. Greer Hendricks
4. Jordana Oberman
5. Ariel Leigh Cohen
6. Morgan Smith
7. Shelby Farrell
8. Michael Melcher

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