# 33: ⛄ Are Christmas Tropes Ruining Your Script?

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Podcast: [Christmas Movie Screenwriter](https://stenobird.com/podcast/christmas-movie-screenwriter-6598945)
Published: 2025-03-24T23:03:00+00:00
Episode link: https://christmasmoviescreenwriter.com/33-are-holiday-tropes-ruining-your-story/
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## Resource

Director-Producer Colin Theys reveals why leaning too heavily on traditional Christmas tropes can make your script seem stale. He shares practical tips to elevate your storytelling. For an action checklist, the show-notes and the full transcript - go here: https://christmasmoviescreenwriter.com/33-are-holiday-tropes-ruining-your-story/ Check out the YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/qhE3EJsZ8m0

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