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• Podcast hosted by Chris Jones discussing Talent Campus from the London Screenwriters Festival.
• Guest Delanne shares her success stories after attending Talent Campus 7 in 2019.
• Delanne highlights her experience at Talent Campus as a whirlwind of activities and networking.
• Discusses her movie "Father Christmas is Back," which she wrote while recovering from flu, leading to her first paid writing job.
• Emphasizes the importance of being prepared for opportunities, even in unexpected situations.
• Talks about her book "The Box of Silver Stars," originally pitched at Talent Campus, which she self-published after challenges with traditional publishing.
• Plans to rally the community to support her book's launch for a potential bestseller status.
• Delanne's future projects include writing short films and features, focusing on storytelling rather than mainstream success.
• Encouraged by her daughter to attend Talent Campus, which she credits for her growth as a writer.
• ScreenSkills funded a project, which was welcomed news.
• Balancing a creative career with adult responsibilities (bills, children) is challenging.
• Persistence is key; keep pursuing creative dreams despite setbacks.
• Teaching can help focus on writing.
• Writing is essential for personal happiness and creativity.
• Ideas often come unexpectedly and need time to develop.
• It's important to finish projects to avoid psychological discomfort from open loops.
• Completing projects allows for closure and the opportunity to revisit them later.
• The conversation ended with a hopeful note about future connections and success.