Writers on Writing with Caroline Thompson (Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas)

On September 9, we went one-on-one with screenwriter Caroline Thompson, the scribe behind macabre yet beloved features such as The Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride, The Addams Family, and Edward Scissorhands as well as literary favorites such as The Secret Garden and Black Beauty. We heard about her writing process, her approach to character development, and what draws her to specific themes. Moderated by WGF librarian Lauren O'Connor.

[@wizkidsvideos]

Wonderful interview and enjoyed Caroline’s honesty.

[@christophschultz3500]

Thoughtful questions from Lauren with inspiring answers from Caroline. Thanks!

[@suzetteanthony5181]

Thank you for this podcast. I’m inspired.

[@andrewthomasthrash9402]

Awesome. I love her. Thank you!

[@rinzertanz]

Great. Thank you!

[@ramdogproductions]

Thnx Caroline & Lauren for sharing this great info!! So many wonderful pearls of wisdom.. Writing for emotion is a dream come true.

[@IsabellaLombardi-g2s]

missing this!!!!!

[@SharonInTampa]

We recently purchased the Edward Scissorhands house in Florida and are working to restore it back to movie quality. Would appreciate if you could ask Caroline if there is an insider that could help us. From the kitchen wallpaper to smaller topiaries etc.. The home still gets tons of attention and people stopping by to take pictures. Any help or direction would be appreciated!! We love our famous house!!!

[@chadstephens88]

If you were smart you would get rid of all the tacky movie memorabilia and INSTEAD decorate and furnish the home to appear exactly as the Boggs’ house in the film.

[@SharonInTampa]

@@chadstephens88 That would be our ultimate goal.. and move all the memorabilia to an outside location (coffee shop etc). Fans across the globe are sending us artwork so we absolutely hang it on the walls.

[@kristenlucas4042]

I'd love to be friends with both of these ladies!