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Episode 5 - Lessons Learned From Judging Writing and Film Competitions

from The Writer's Room Podcast with International Emmy Award Winning Writer Damaris Irungu Ochieng' · host Damaris Irungu Ochieng'

What really makes a story stand out in a writing or film competition?In this episode of The Writer’s Room Podcast, International Emmy Award–winning writer Damaris Irungu Ochieng’ shares powerful lessons learned from sitting on the judging side of writing and film competitions.From emotional delivery, understanding genre, sticking to the theme, to why “Story is King,” this episode is packed with practical insights every writer needs before submitting their work to grants, festivals, or competitions.If you’re a writer who wants to grow, build resilience, and increase your chances of success, this episode is for you.Let’s talk craft. Let’s talk courage. Let’s talk story.Check out my stanstore to join my community or purchase the six module course on writing. https://stan.store/DamarisIrunguHead over to my website damarisirunguo.com for more information.Email me [email protected] for more information

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