# From Stand By Me to The Matrix: How Your Favorite Films Reveal Your Unique Storytelling Superpower

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Published: 2026-06-18T05:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail Every writer, whether penning a memoir or crafting a screenplay, seeks that elusive “voice”—the authentic expression of who they are and the stories only they can tell. On this episode of Authors Who Lead, screenwriter and coach Brooks Elms shared an illuminating process for tapping into this unique creative DNA by simply starting with a list of your favorite films. What unfolded in our conversation was more than a coaching exercise; it was an exploration of how those storie...

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