Scripts & Scribes: Recent Episodes
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S&S Live (Episode 50): We chat with lit manager/producer/co-founder of Heroes & Villains Markus Goerg and his client, screenwriter/TV writer/producer JJ Bailey about the development process, breaking into the industry, the client/rep relationship and much more!
WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode: https://youtu.be/vBbpejI98TI
Scheduled to attend:
Markus Goerg
Twitter: @MGoerg
JJ Bailey
Twitter: @JJBailey22
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S&S Live (Episode 49): We chat with actor, writer, director, producer Heather Matarazzo (WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE, THE PRINCESS DIARIES, THE L WORD, GREY'S ANATOMY, NOW AND AGAIN, SCREAM) about script reading from an actor's POV, attracting cast to a script, story development and creating memorable characters and much more!
WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode: https://youtu.be/Sh1LeyZKZ0Q
Scheduled to attend:
Heather Matarazzo
Twitter: @HeatherMatarazzo
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S&S Live (Episode 48): We chat with showrunner, writer, producer Steven Maeda (ONE PIECE, LOST, CSI: MIAMI, X-FILES) about developing established IP into a TV series, adapting manga to live action, juggling fan expectations vs. network and story requirements, staffing stories and advice and much more!
WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode: https://youtu.be/c7qNns_Pocw
Scheduled to attend:
Steven Maeda - showrunner, writer, producer
Twitter: @stevemaeda
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S&S Live (Episode 47): We chat with showrunner, writer, producer, director David H. Steinberg (NO GOOD NICK, THE SIMPSONS, AMERICAN PIE 2, PUSS IN BOOTS) about socializing as a TV writer, all about staffing, developing and pitching TV series and much more!
WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode: https://youtu.be/OTF7AmQweXQ
Scheduled to attend:
David H. Steinberg - showrunner, writer, producer, director
Twitter: @DavidHSteinberg
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S&S Live (Episode 46): We chat with lit manager and producer Hillary Levi of the Gotham Group about working with clients to develop, write and sell projects, buying and selling IP, signing new clients and much more!
WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode: https://youtu.be/nX2qTttZJQM
Scheduled to attend:
Hillary Levi - Lit Manager & Producer, The Gotham Group
Twitter: @HillaryLevi
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S&S Live (Episode 45): We chat with showrunner, writer, producer Mike Royce (EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND, ENLISTED, ONE DAY AT A TIME) about breaking into the writers' room, the differences and similarities of writing jokes for sitcoms vs. stand up, how TV and comedy have changed and much more!
WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode: https://youtu.be/p0kQjMCMy2E
Scheduled to attend:
Mike Royce - showrunner, writer, producer
Twitter: @mikeroyce
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S&S Live (Episode 44): We chat with lit manager and producer Peter Katz of Story Driven about creating IP to sell stories, working with a manager on developing story ideas and concepts, taking your screenplay to the next level with your rep and much more!
WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode: https://youtu.be/zpp_reR_EHY
Scheduled to attend:
Peter Katz - Lit Manager & Producer, Story Driven
Twitter: @PeterKatz1
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S&S Live (Episode 43): We chat with script consultant, founder of The Professional Pen and former development and programming exec at SYFY, Shannan E. Johnson about the process of selling a pitch, script or pilot, genres that attract more attention with buyers vs contests, how to handle notes and feeback, common mistakes newer writers make and much more!
WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode: https://youtu.be/jZdDyRvmwq0
Scheduled to attend:
Shannan Johnson - script consultant and founder, The Professional Pen
Twitter: @shannanejohnson
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S&S Live (Episode 42): Audience favorite, lit manager and producer John Zaozirny of Bellevue Productions returns and we'll be chatting about the importance of writing with intention, if Zoom meetings will continue long term, why execs love high concept ideas, the minimum number of pages a rep reads in a submission, the average timeline to break a new writer, social media advantages and pitfalls and much more!
WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode: https://youtu.be/A_dEk3yCSw0
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John Zaozirny - Lit Manager & Producer, Bellevue Productions
Twitter: @JohnZaozirny
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S&S Live (Episode 41): 2022 Season Premiere - Join the first Scripts & Scribes livestream Q&A of 2022 with lit manager Daniel Seco of Empirical Evidence. We'll be chatting signing with your first rep, writing a great query, what level you need to place in a screenplay competition to attract any attention, attaching talent to scripts, what spec scripts from first time writers sell for these days and much more!
WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode: https://youtu.be/Ob0oCt7hN50
Scheduled to attend:
Daniel Seco - Lit Manager & Producer, Empirical Evidence
Twitter: @DanielJSeco
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S&S Live (Episode 40): It's our last live stream episode of 2021 and a big one! Join us to celebrate with the Bellevue Productions crew for landing 9 scripts on this year's Annual Black List! They were #1 on the management side, with the same number of writers on The Black List as #1 agency, CAA.
WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode: https://youtu.be/4-mOAAcp0IU
Scheduled to attend:
Bellevue Lit Reps-
John Zaozirny - Lit Manager & Producer
Kate Sharp - Lit Manager & Producer
Zack Zucker - Lit Manager & Producer
2022 Bellevue Client Black List Writers
Brian T Arnold - Writer, IN THE END
Daniel Jackson - Writer of the #1 Script on the Black List, CAULIFLOWER
Sophia Lopez - Writer, A HUFFLEPUFF LOVE STORY
Lindsay Michel - Writer, SANDPIPER
Alex Serio - Writer, BLACKPILL
Jessica Welsh - Writer, SHANIA!
Chris Wu - Writer, MR. BENIHANA
William Yu - Writer, IT WAS YOU
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S&S Live (Episode 39): Meet the Manager Q&A w/ lit manager and producer Ryan Cunningham of Anonymous Content.
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S&S Live (Episode 38): Writer Q&A w/ TV Writer Aadip Desai (THE GOLDBERGS), 2020 BAFTA Breakthrough Artist, Sundance Institute advisor and 2019 Disney/ABC Writing Fellowship Alum.
Aadip on Twitter: https://twitter.com/aadip
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S&S Live (Episode 37): Manager Q&A w/ lit manager and producer John Zaozirny of Bellevue Productions. J
ohn's back again for his final appearance of 2021 on the S&S podcast!
John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnzaozirny
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S&S Live (Episode 36): Meet the Manager Q&A w/ lit manager and producer Jason Lubin of First Story Entertainment!
How do you get a lit manager to represent you? Do lit reps really read queries and how often to they actually request to read spec scripts? What do you put in a query letter and what should you leave out? We'll get A's to all those Q"s and more! Join the live stream!
First Story Ent. on Twitter: https://twitter.com/firststoryent
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S&S Live (Episode 35): Writer Q&A w/ screenwriter Chris Sparling (writer of GREENLAND starring Gerard Butler, LAKEWOOD with Naomi Watts, THE SEA OF TREES for Gus Van Sant and Matthew McConaughey, BURIED with Ryan Reynolds and many more)!
Ever wonder what it's like to write for A-list talent? Do you hope to write and direct? How do you get a movie sold to Netflix? We'll ask Chris all these questions, so join the live stream and get the answers to all these questions and more (and ask your own Q's in the Q&A!)
Chris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrissparling
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S&S Live (Episode 34): Meet the Manager w/ lit manager Jeff Portnoy of Bellevue Productions.
Jeff on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jeff_Portnoy
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S&S Live (Episode 33): Writer Q&A w/ writer (Syfy's DEADLY CLASS), co-chair WGA's Committee of Black Writers and host of Screenwriter's Rant Room & WGAw podcast, Hiliard Guess!
Hilliard on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hilliardguess
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S&S Live (Episode 31): Screenplay competition reader and Writers' Assistant Q&A with Alison Golub (Writers' Assistant on Disney+'s JUST BEYOND). Did you ever wonder who actually reads your screenplay when you enter a competition? What makes some scripts stand out and others fall flat? Do they really only read the first ten pages and stop if they don't like it? Ever wonder what a writers' assistant does in a TV writers' room? How do you find out about and land those elusive gigs? What skills do you need to have? We'll get A's to all those Q"s and more! Join the live stream!
Alison on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alibrooke4ever
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S&S Live (Episode 31): Meet the Manager Q&A with Marc Manus of World Builder Entertainment. What does he look for in prospective clients? What kind of material is he looking to develop and produce? All your representation and industry questions will be answered. Join the live stream chat!
Marc on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManagerMarc
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S&S Live (Episode 30): Meet the Showrunner Q&A with writer/showrunner Anthony Sparks (QUEEN SUGAR, THE BLACKLIST, LINCOLN HEIGHTS) and get answers to all your staffing and writing questions!
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S&S Live (Episode 29): Meet the Manager Q&A with Jarrod Murray of Epicenter Get all your Q's about the industry and representation answered.
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S&S Live (Episode 28): Meet the Showrunner Q&A with writer/showrunner/creator David H. Steinberg (NO GOOD NICK, THE SIMPSONS, PUSS IN BOOTS, KINDERGARTEN COP 2, AMERICAN PIE 2) and get answers to all your staffing, feature and TV development, animation writing questions and more!
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S&S Live (Episode 27): Live Stream Q&A with Jen Grisanti - author, story consultant, writing instructor (NBC's Writers on the Verge), former VP Current Programing CBS/Paramount TV to answer all your questions on breaking in, TV development, NBC's fellowship program - Writers on the Verge and more!
Jen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jengrisanti
Jen's Website: https://jengrisanti.com/
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S&S Live (Episode 26): Live Stream Q&A w/ Jeanne Veillette Bowerman (Editor-in-Chief Pipeline Artists, co-creator #ScriptChat, former EiC Script Magazine, Writers Digest) about breaking into the industry, getting worthwhile feedback, building a network and answer questions live from the chat.
JVB on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeannevb
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S&S Live (Episode 25): Meet the Showrunner Q&A with TV writer, producer, showrunner Joseph Mallozzi (STARGATE, Syfy's DARK MATTER and UTOPIA FALLS - a Hulu original series) about staffing a writers room, breaking in and working as a Canadian based writer, writing and developing great Sci-Fi series and answer questions live from the chat.
Joseph on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo
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S&S Live (Episode 24): Q&A with lit manager Chris Coggins of Heroes & Villains. We'll talk about social media for writers and filmmakers, the changing content landscape, art vs. commerce in film & television and answer questions live from the chat.
Chris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/laChrisCoggins
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S&S Live (Episode 23): Meet the Manager w/ lit manager Chris Cook of Skyway Entertainment. We'll find out how he finds new clients, what makes him take notice in a query, his style of representation and answer questions live from the chat.
Chris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/taketheskyway
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S&S Live (Episode 22): Writer Q&A with Emmy Award Winning TV writer, director and producer Mark Blutman (BOY MEETS WORLD, GIRL MEETS WORLD, THE CLOSER, GHOSTWRITER) on developing a new series, and adapting novels to TV, writing a scripted sports drama and answer questions live from the chat.
Mark on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlutmanMark
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S&S Live (Episode 21): Ask A Lit Rep w/ lit manager Daniel Seco of Empirical Evidence.
We chat all about representation, how to get a rep and answer questions live from the chat.
Daniel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanielJSeco
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S&S Live (Episode 20): Q&A with lit manager Zack Zucker of Bellevue Productions. We'll learn about Zack and his preferences, what he likes to see in prospective clients, talk about his recent experience at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival and answer questions live from the chat.
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S&S Live (Episode 19): Q&A with writer Ian Shorr (INFINITE, DEPUTY on Fox, TRAINING DAY on CBS). We'll chat all about his new film INFINITE (premiered June 10th on Paramount+), the difference between writing features and TV, feature films from concept to production and answer questions live from the chat.
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S&S Live (Episode 18) Ask the Lit Rep w/ Manager & Producer John Zaozirny of Bellevue Productions. We welcome back John Zaozirny to get all your representation, industry and general questions answered via the live steam Q&A.
John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnzaozirny
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S&S Live (Episode 17): Q&A with writer Jackie Decembly (4400, TURNER & HOOCH, GINNY & GEORGIA, GRIMM). We'll chat about staffing, first days in the writers room for a newer staff writer, working your way up via support staff and assistant positions and answer questions live from the chat.
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S&S Live (Episode 16): Meet the Showrunner w/ writer, producer, showrunner Brendan Hay (HARVEY GIRLS FOREVER!, DAWN OF THE CROODS, GREMLINS: SECRETS OF THE MOGWAI, STAR WARS: DETOURS, THE SIMPSONS, ROBOT CHICKEN). We discuss what it takes to make an animated TV series and how it differs from live action, what kinds of things he looks for in writers on his staff, what he likes to ask in meetings and answer questions live from the chat.
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S&S Live (Episode 15): Meet the Manager with lit manager/producer Lee Stobby of Lee Stobby Entertainment. We discuss what he looks for in prospective clients, what it takes to get a script on to the prestigious annual Black List and what it does for a writer's career and answer questions live from the chat.
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S&S Live (Episode 14): Meet the Manager w/ Peter Katz of Story Driven. We chat about what Peter looks for in potential clients, what his background and experience are, how he works with his clients and how he finds up-and-coming talent and answer questions live from the chat.
Peter on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeterKatz1
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S&S Live (Episode 13): Writing and Developing Animated TV Series with Drew Champion (Dreamwork's ARCHIBALD'S NEXT BIG THING and MADAGASCAR: A LITTLE WILD, GOOD MYTHICAL MORNING) and Jacob Moffat (Dreamwork's ARCHIBALD'S NEXT BIG THING and MADAGASCAR: A LITTLE WILD, Nickelodeon's MUTT & STUFF). We talk about writing for animation, what's needed to pitch and develop animated series to networks and answer questions live from the chat.
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Drew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drewchamps
Jacob on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jacobmoffat
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S&S Live (Episode 12): Staffing Season w/ Ally Seibert (writ/prod HAWAII 5-0, THE ROOKIE, CHICAGO FIRE). We discuss what staffing season is, what to expect, ways to get showrunner meetings and what they're like and answer questions live from the chat. Ally on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ally_seibert
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S&S Live (Episode 11): Writing and Developing Animated Scripts w/ Rob Edwards (THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG, TREASURE PLANET). We chat how to break into writing for animation, developing animated projects, differences between writing animation and live action and answer questions live from the chat.
Intro Music ("For the Love") & Outro Music ("Fire & Rain") by Can't Stop Won't Stop: https://linktr.ee/cswsmusic
Rob on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IamRobEdwards
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S&S Live (Episode 10): Fellowship Insider Tips w/ Carole Kirschner (Director of the CBS Diversity Writers Mentoring Program and WGA Showrunner Training Program) and we'll be talking about advice on making your fellowship application stand out, what the interview process is like, common mistakes or errors seen in applications, what the programs will look like this year as we near (hopefully) the end of the pandemic and answer questions live from the chat.
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Carole's Book - HOLLYWOOD GAME PLAN: https://amzn.to/3sqeieH
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Carole's Website: https://www.carolekirschner.com/
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S&S Live (Episode 9): The Manager/Client Relationship w/ Lit Manager Scott Carr of Management SGC and screenwriter/filmmaker Jonathan Stokes (upcoming WILDCAT on Apple+ and 5x scripts on the annual Black List). We talk about finding, signing and working with a lit manager, adding an agent to the team, expectations and responsibilities of both client and rep, evolution of the relationship and answer questions live from the chat.
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Jonathan's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0zh36oXaj7EYNSAfseIvg
Jonathan's Website: https://www.jonathanwstokes.com/
WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode: https://youtu.be/Wk2qH8f6sR4
Screenwriting books talked about in the episode:
The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell: https://amzn.to/3d7lrfu
The Writer's Journey by Christopher Vogler: https://amzn.to/3t6QzkQ
Story: Substance, Structure, Style and the Principles of Screenwriting by Robert Mckee: https://amzn.to/3uJl0xB
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S&S Live (Episode 8): "The Assistant Route" w/ veteran support staffers Erin Conley (SHADOW & BONE, IRON FIST), Shelby Enlow (SUNNYSIDE, BUCKTOWN) and Ed McCarthy (PAPER GIRLS, DARE ME). We talk about breaking in as an assistant as a route to the writers' room, what it takes to be a support staffer, where to find the rare and sought after positions and answer questions live from the chat.
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NEXT LIVESTREAM EPISODE (S&S Live #9): Forging A Strong Manager/Client Relationship w/ lit manager Scott Carr of Management SGC and screenwriter Jonathan Stokes (upcoming WILDCAT on Apple+). Saturday 4/10 @ 11 AM PT.
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S&S Live (Episode 7): "The Multi-Hyphenate" with TV writer (A MILLION LITTLE THINGS), producer (PALM SPRINGS, WHIPLASH) and filmmaker Gabby Revilla Lugo. We talk about the path to becoming a multi-hyphenate, indie filmmaking, fellowships and answer questions live from the chat.
Gabby on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gabbyrevlugo
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NEXT LIVESTREAM EPISODE (S&S Live #8): The Assistant Route w/ veteran support staffers Erin Conley (SHADOW & BONE, IRON FIST), Shelby Enlow (SUNNYSIDE, BUCKTOWN) and Ed McCarthy (PAPER GIRLS, DARE ME).
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Apologies for all the technical issues. This episode is cut into three sections due to the constant problems we were having. Hopefully it's still helpful to you and we hope to have a smoother stream next time. Thanks for sticking with us!
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S&S Live (Episode 6): "From Idea to Story" with WME Story Editor & founder of THE INSIDE PITCH, Christopher Lockhart, TV Writer & #WGAVirtualMix founder Jelena Woehr and TV Writer (Disney's SYDNEY TO THE MAX) Aaron Wiener join the live stream to discuss how to create engaging loglines, taking your initial idea to a fully developed story and answer questions live from the chat.
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Aaron's website: https://wieneraaron.com/
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NEW LIVESTREAM (S&S Live #7): The Multi-Hyphenate w/ TV writer (A MILLION LITTLE THINGS) and producer (PALM SPRINGS, WHIPLASH) Gabby Revilla Lugo joins to talk about working as a writer, producer and filmmaker, how she got her break in the industry and what her fellowship experience was like. Monday 3/29 @ 12 PM PT.
UPCOMING LIVESTREAM EPISODE (S&S Live #8): The Assistant Route with Writers' & Showrunner's Assistant Erin Conley (SHADOW & BONE, IRON FIST), Showrunner's Assistant Shelby Enlow (NBC's SUNNYSIDE) and Writers' Assistant Ed McCarthy (Amazon's PAPER GIRLS, DARE ME on USA). Saturday 4/3 @ 10 AM PT.
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S&S Live (Episode 5): "Getting Your Script Pro Ready" with Liz Alper (THE ROOKIE, HAWAII 5-0) WGAw Board of Directors member, Hilliard Guess (SyFy's DEADLY CLASS) Co-Chair WGA Committee of Black Writers and Jorge Rivera (APB on Fox) Vice-Chair WGA Latino Writers Committee. We talk about the past, present and future of diversity in the entertainment industry and answer questions live from the chat.
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Jorge on Twitter: https://twitter.com/riverag3000
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NEXT LIVESTREAM EPISODE (S&S Live #6): From Idea to Story w/ Christopher Lockhart of WME, TV writer Aaron Wiener (DIsney's SYDNEY TO THE MAX) and writer & #WGAVirtualMix founder Jelena Woehr.
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S&S Live (Episode 4): "Building Your Writing Career" with literary manager and producer John Zaozirny. In this episode we discuss collaborating with a lit manager, thinking about writing as a profession, the steps and stages to building your career as a working writer and answer questions live from the chat.
John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnzaozirny
John's Screenwriting Book Recommendations:
Writing Movies for Fun and Profit: How We Made a Billion Dollars at the Box Office and You Can, Too! by Thomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant - https://amzn.to/2OsZ8Hw
The Writer Got Screwed (but didn't have to): Guide to the Legal and Business Practices of Writing for the Entertainment Industry by Brooke A. Wharton - https://amzn.to/2Q4Z7dr
Adventures in the Screen Trade: A Personal View of Hollywood and Screenwriting by William Goldman - https://amzn.to/3ctSvwv
WATCH the VIDEO version of this Episode: https://youtu.be/lnXnzPLwZCk
NEXT WEEK'S LIVESTREAM EPISODE (S&S Live #5): Diversity in Hollywood w/ Liz Alper (THE ROOKIE, HAWAII 5-0) member of the WGA Board of Directors, Hilliard Guess (SyFy's DEADLY CLASS) Co-Chair of the Committee of Black Writers and Jorge Rivera (APB on Fox) Vice-Chair of the WGA Latino Writers Committee. Saturday 3/20 @ 10 AM PST.
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S&S Live (Episode 3): "Getting Your Script Pro Ready" with writer/producer Ian Shorr (INFINITE, CBS' TRAINING DAY), screenwriting career coach and author Lee Jessup and TV writer Andrew Zuber (STITCHERS on Freeform, Nickelodeon's RBUK). In this episode we discuss getting your screenplay in the best shape possible before being read by industry pros, how to tell if your script is ready and answer questions live from the chat.
Ian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IanShorr
Lee on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeeZJessup
Andrew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRealZuber
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NEXT WEEK'S LIVESTREAM EPISODE (S&S Live #4): Building a Writing Career w/ lit manager and producer John Zaozirny of Bellevue Productions. Saturday 3/13 @ 12 PM PT.
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S&S Live (Episode 2): "Breaking into the TV Writers Room" with writer/producer/showrunner Paul Guyot (LEVERAGE, NCIS: NEW ORLEANS) and TV writer Brenden Gallagher (Netflix's WARRIOR NUN). In this episode we discuss various ways to break into the writers room, how to get a showrunner meeting, what makes a writer stand out in interviews and we'll answer questions live from the chat.
Paul Guyot website: https://paulguyot.net/
Brenden on Twitter: https://twitter.com/brendengallager
WATCH the episode on VIDEO via YouTube: https://youtu.be/zzQYvD8msbs
NEXT WEEK'S LIVESTREAM EPISODE (S&S Live #3): How to Know if Your Script is Pro Ready w/ screenwriter Ian Shorr (INFINITE, TRAINING DAY), TV writer Andrew Zuber (STITCHERS, RBUK) and screenwriting career coach and author Lee Jessup. Saturday 3/6 @ 3 PM PT.
Paul's Recommended List:
WGFoundation Resource Center: https://www.wgfoundation.org/resource-center
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield - https://amzn.to/3r3i8KC101
Habits Highly Successful Screenwriters by Karl Iglesias - https://amzn.to/3szzKOQ
On Writing by Stephen King - https://amzn.to/3bJiQ9E
Making Movies by Sidney Lumet - https://amzn.to/2ZWO1Zw
Show Me the Magic by Paul Mazursky - https://amzn.to/2NOR4jT
Brenden's Recommended List:
Adventures in the Screen Trade by William Goldman - https://amzn.to/3bNoibh
Writing Movies for Fun and Profit by Thomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant - https://amzn.to/3b0CKO1
Backwards and Forwards: A Technical Manual for Reading Plays by David Ball - https://amzn.to/3r2G7d4
Dan Harmon's Story Circle - https://channel101.fandom.com/wiki/Story_Structure_101:_Super_Basic_Shit
And Neon just released this book of the storyboards to Parasite - https://amzn.to/3q0UInR
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S&S Live (Episode 1): "Finding Representation" with literary manager Daniel Seco of Empirical Evidence. In this episode we discuss why screenwriters need managers and what they do, when is a writer ready to begin the search for representation, the best ways to reach out and connect with potential reps and Daniel answers questions live from the chat.
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SORRY FOR THE ABRUPT END TO THE VIDEO. The power went out and so we were unable to finish the episode, but Daniel Seco has graciously agreed to return to do another Q&A at a date in the near future. Stay tuned.
Daniel Seco on Twitter: @DanielJSeco
NEXT WEEK'S LIVESTREAM EPISODE (S&S Live #2): How to break into the TV writers' room with Paul Guyot (writer/producer/showrunner - NCIS: NEW ORLEANS, LEVERAGE) and Brenden Gallagher (TV writer - WARRIOR NUN on Netflix). Saturday 2/27 @ 10 AM PT.
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We speak with TV writer/producer and Vice-Chair of the WGA Latino Writers Committee Jorge Rivera about writing fellowships, making the move from the east coast to LA, breaking into the writers room as a LatinX writer and much more!
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We speak with THE BOYS and TRANSMETROPOLITAN co-creator Darick Robertson on creating his first comic book, the importance of a good writer and artist relationship, trying to adapt a screenplay to a comic book, what it's like getting a TV series made based on your comic book and much more!
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We speak with TWO ANDA HALF MEN co-creator Lee Aronsohn and TV development guru (CBS, Sony) Jason Kyle about making ensemble shows work, trends in TV development, their new project - The Creators Writing Room and much more!
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We gather nine of our favorite guests (including literary managers, screenwriters and TV writers/producers) for a lively discussion about writing, representation, the industry and opine on 2020 - the good, the bad and a look ahead to 2021.
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Guests:
Trey Callaway - Writer, Producer, Showrunner / THE MESSENGERS, REVOLUTION, RUSH HOUR
Twitter: @TreyCallaway
Drew Chapman - Writer, Producer, Showrunner / THE RESIDENT, THE ASSETS, LEGENDS
Twitter: @AndrewDChapman
Lindsay Devlin - Screenwriter / DEVIL'S DUE
Twitter: @DevlinLindsay
Rob Edwards - Screenwriter / THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG, TREASURE PLANET
Twitter: @IamRobEdwards
Paul Guyot - Writer, Producer, Showrunner / NCIS: NEW ORLEANS, THE LIBRARIANS, LEVERAGE
Website: Paulguyot.net
Brendan Hay - Writer, Producer, Showrunner / STAR WARS: DETOURS, HARVEY GIRLS FOREVER, ROBOT CHICKEN
Twitter: @B_Hay
Ava Jamshidi - Lit Manager / Industry Entertianment
Twittwer: @AvaJamshidi
Alex Litvak - Screenwriter / PREDATORS, THE SECRET SOCIETY OF SECOND BORN ROYALS, THE THREE MUSKETEERS
Twitter: @LitvakinLA
Ian Shorr - Screenwriter / Infinite
Twitter: @IanShorr
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We gather a dozen of our favorite guests (including literary managers, screenwriters, TV writers/producers and one of our Patreon donors) for a lively discussion about writing, representation, the industry and all things holiday related, including "Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?"
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Guests:
Matt Bryan - Writer / PAGE Finalist / Scripts & Scribes Patreon Donor
Chris Cook - Lit Manager / Skyway Entertainment - Twitter: @TaketheSkyway
Emma Dudley - Writer / Fast & Furious Spy Racers - Twitter: @CaptainEmDud
Rob Edwards - Writer / The Princess and the Frog Twitter: @IamRobEdwards
Doug Griffin - Story Consultant / fmr Dir of Development at The Story Company Website: scriptdoctor.biz
Ed McCarthy - Writers' Assistant / Paper Girls Twitter: @EdMcCarthy1
Matt Pitts - Writer, Co-Executive Producer / Westworld IG: mattpitts
Daniel Seco - Lit Manager / Empirical Evidence Twitter: @DanielJSeco
Ian Shorr - Screenwriter / Infinite Twitter: @IanShorr
Amy Thurlow - Writers' Assistant / Two Minute Horror Stories Twitter: @AThurlow
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We speak with CSI: NEW ORLEANS, THE LIBRARIANS and LEVERAGE writer/producer/showrunner Paul Guyot about how he rose from Nicholas Cage’s stand-in to TV showrunner, dealing with imposter syndrome, the sometimes surreal experience of writing a big budget sci-fi tentpole studio movie and much more!
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A free downloadable pdf document file of lit manager/producer John Zaozirny’s most requested and insightful tweet threads on screenwriting, representation and the entertainment industry at large. (Click banner above or this LINK HERE) *Updated 10/4/21 For more interviews with John Zaozirny, click HERE. Visit Bellevue Productions Website
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Daniel Seco of Schemers Entertainment gives us a “Finding Representation 101” class for screenwrriters and filmmakers looking to land an agent or manager. Topics include: -How does a writer know if they’re ready for an agent or manager? -What does a lit manager do? -Does a writer need both an agent and a manager? -How […]
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Logline Madness 2020 Genre Finals – Drama & Thriller Judges: Scott Carr, Adam Kolbrenner, Daniel Seco Below are the loglines designated as the top four (4) in the drama and horror/thriller genres. The top logline chosen for both genres will move on to the Championship Round, as determined by the judges. Drama Genre Finalists 1) […]
Logline Madness 2020 Genre Finals – Action & Comedy Judges: David Baggelaar, Chris Lockhart, John Zaozirny Below are the loglines designated as the top four (4) in the action/adventure/sci-fi/fantasy and comedy genres. The top logline chosen for both genres will move on to the Championship Round, as determined by the judges. Action Genre Finalists 1) […]
We speak with talent and lit manager Nicholas Bogner of Affirmative Entertainment about attaching actors to scripts, having a wide range as a writer, if it’s currently (during the coronavirus pandemic) a good time to approach managers looking for representation and much more. The conversation continues on a new episode of the Script & Scribes […]
Logline Madness 2020 Semi-Finals – Horror/Thriller Judge: Christopher Lockhart, WME Below are the loglines designated as the top twelve (12) in the thriller genre. The four (4) loglines chosen to move on to the Genre Final round, as determined by the judge, are listed at the bottom. 1) Jacqueline/Hyde by Matthew Bryan (TV) […]
Logline Madness 2020 Semi-Finals – Comedy Judge: Scott Carr, Management SGC Below are the loglines designated as the top twelve (12) in the comedy genre. The four (4) loglines chosen to move on to the Genre Final round, as determined by the judge, are listed at the bottom. 1) Momentous by Ana Maria […]
Logline Madness 2020 Semi-Finals – Drama Judge: John Zaozirny, Bellevue Productions Below are the loglines designated as the top twelve (12) in the drama genre. The four (4) loglines chosen to move on to the Genre Final round, as determined by the judge, are listed at the bottom. 1) Party Pooper by Gianluca Cosentino […]
Logline Madness 2020 Semi-Finals – Action/Adventure/Sci-Fi/Fantasy Judge: Adam Kolbrenner, Lit Entertainment Below are the loglines designated as the top twelve (12) in action genre. The four (4) loglines chosen to move on to the Genre Final round, as determined by the judge, are listed at the bottom. 1) The Atlas by Katharine Burgess (TV) […]
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Logline Madness 2020 First Round – Horror/Thriller Judge: David Baggelaar, Good Fear There were a total of 425 qualified submissions to the Logline Madness 2020 Competition. All Patreon donors were allowed to submit one logline that was automatically promoted to the first round of judging. Loglines submitted via Discord were voted upon publicly online and […]
Twenty things you (probably) didn’t know about lit manager and producer, David Baggelaaar 1. My first job was… In entertainment, I worked at Myspace right after it relaunched as a hub for all things Fox, but it was a tech job. First “desk” was at Benderspink. 2. If I wasn’t a manager, I would […]
Logline Madness 2020 First Round – Comedy Judge: Lee Jessup There were a total of 425 qualified submissions to the Logline Madness 2020 Competition. All Patreon donors were allowed to submit one logline that was automatically promoted to the first round of judging. Loglines submitted via Discord were voted upon publicly online and the nine […]
Our Generous Patreon Donors: With their help, we can continue to provide Scripts & Scribes for the benefit of all writers. Thank you for your support! If you’re interested in helping keep the Scripts & Scribes podcast and community alive (and get some cool bonuses!), feel free to check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scriptsandscribes Matthew Bryan […]
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We talk to DISENCHANTMENT Co-EP and HOOPS showrunner, M. Dickson about how being a stand-up helped her TV career, the animation development process, joke writing in single cam vs. multicam series, buying a new banjo and much more.
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IT’S BACK! The 2020 Logline Madness contest is your opportunity to get feedback for your logline from industry professionals and compete for the opportunity to have your script read and considered by lit managers. There is no cost to enter. Please read all rules before entering the contest and submitting your logline. Rules: Loglines […]
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We talk to literary manager and producer, Kate Sharp of Bellevue Productions about the difference between breaking writers vs. writer-directors, managers producing client’s scripts, if any rep is better than no rep, whether virtual pitchfests are worth the money and much more.
Hello! I created Scripts & Scribes in 2012 to provide a way for writers to support, educate and connect with their fellow writers. Since then we’ve produced close to 200 episodes of the Scripts & Scribes podcast, established a website full of writing resources and information and encouraged thousands of writers from around the world […]
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Once again we speak with frequent guest John Zaozirny, founder of literary management and production company Bellevue Productions. Hear about what managers look for in clients and what types of screenplays are currently selling in the industry in this highly focused and informative discussion.
Lit Manager Daniel Seco of Schemers Entertainment joins the podcast to chat about why he loves representing writers, what characteristics a dream client has, why you probably shouldn’t cold call lit reps looking for representation, why writers should try to land a manager before an agent and much more.
The Simpsons and School of Rock writer/producer, Jay Kogen joins the show to chat about how The Simpsons writers seem to predict the future, working on multicam shows vs. single cam, live action vs. animation, narrative comedy vs. sketch shows, jokes that somehow never made the air, how to sell yourself as a writer and […]
We talk to Girl Meets World writer/producer Mark Blutman about how the television landscape has changed in the past few years, advice and tips on pitching, how social media has removed the barrier between show creators and fans, the day hockey legend Wayne Gretzky scored eleven goals on him and much more.
We talk to Destiny 2 and Telltale’s The Walking Dead writer and narrative designer Adam Miller about how he made the jump from working in television to video games, the importance of getting a job (any job) within the industry (even if it doesn’t seem to lead to your dream job), what sort of samples […]
We talk to Harvey Girls Forever! showrunner Brendan Hay about his first industry job for The Daily Show, getting a freelance episode as a writer on The Simpsons, the differences between writing animation vs. live action, the future of Harvey Girls Forever!, potential spin-offs and much more.
The Good Place and On My Block writer, Christopher Encell joins the podcast to talk about what he learned as an assistant on various TV shows, working his way from assistant to writer, advice on how to get into network fellowships and why he turned one down once he was accepted and much more.
Literary manager and producer, Chris Cook returns to the podcast to chat about current industry trends, what his dream client is like, the best and most challenging parts of his job and much more.
SyFy’s Van Helsing writer/producers, Matt Venables and Jeremy Smith join the podcast to talk about how their writing partnership works, how they determine a good idea vs. a bad idea, what it was like working as assistants and how it helped their writing/producing, how often they travel from Vancouver to Los Angeles for meetings and […]
Literary manger, producer and co-founder of Black Box Management, Mike Dill returns to the podcast to chat about the logistics of representing screenwriters outside of L.A., when writers should consider a move to Hollywood, what types of things he looks for in potential clients and which screenwriting contests, fellowships and services he takes seriously. […]
THE ROOKIE writer/producer Ally Seibert joins the podcast to talk about how she got her start, her process of developing a new pilot script, writing solo vs. writing with a partner and much more. Ally Seibert is a writer and producer working in Hollywood after ignoring all of her family and friend’s advice. She most […]
Literary managers A.B. Fischer and Dennis Kim of Literate join the podcast to talk about how the TV and media landscape has changed in the past 10-15 years, their take on producing roles for managers, the best and worst part about being lit reps and much more.
THE LAST SHIP and LEVERAGE writer/producer and JERICHO co-creator Josh Schaer joins the podcast to chat about his process, writer’s block, the glut of TV series revivals and reboots, if he was way ahead of the curve on the post-apocalyptic genre trend with JERICHO and much more. Josh Schaer is one of Hollywood’s tallest screenwriters. […]
TV writer, writers’ assistant and former showrunner’s asssistant, Brenden Gallagher joins the podcast to talk about the different roles of assistants in TV and ways to break in, the good and bad things he’s seen in script submissions, how he works as an assistant full-time and still making the time to work on his own […]
Literary manager and producer, Adam Kolbrenner of Lit Entertainment joins the show to talk about if a rep is potentially more interested in signing new clients soon after starting a new company, things that aspiring writers who are currently students and those who already have an established non-writing job can do to help their future […]
Pokémon Detective Pikachu screenwriters Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit join the show to talk about what it feels like to have the #1 movie in the world at the box office, if they knew much about the Pokémon world before writing the script, how they approached making the film appealing to both fans and newcomers […]
Literary manager and producer, Rich Freeman of Code Entertainment joins the show to talk about what he looks for in a potential client, what types of referrals are most valuable, if a writer should consider a manager’s client list before querying, how the ongoing WGA/ATA conflict is affecting his clients and business and much more. […]
Producer and co-founder of The Launch screenplay contest, Zachary Green and writer/director and ARE WE THERE YET? creator, Ali LeRoi join the show to talk about their new film THE OBITUARY OF TUNDE JOHNSON, how they see the WGA/ATA standoff, THE LAUNCH million dollar screenplay contest and much more. Zachary Green is an entrepreneur and […]
Lit Manager Scott Carr returns to the Scripts & Scribes podcast to chat about the WGA/ATA standoff, the pros and cons of solo and small management companies, helping clients who may have a lack of confidence and much more.
Recently we wrote an article extolling the positives in working as an assistant in television as a potential pathway to the writers’ room. It can be beneficial in many ways, from learning the business of writing and creating television to developing strong relationships with writers, producers and showrunners. This time we interviewed some assistants that […]
How did you land your position as a showrunner’s assistant? Erin Conley: My current job is thanks to a recommendation from the previous showrunner I assisted, who happened to know my now-boss socially. Shelby Enlow: Well, first I’d like to note that I went through six job interviews and plenty other rejections before I got […]
Bellevue Productions, Lit Manager and Producer, John Zaozirny returns to give a manager’s perspective on the WGA/ATA stand-off, to chat about working with a writer client to develop a self-published novel into a studio film (INFINITE starring Chris Evans, Antoine Fuqua directing for Paramount) and we answer a bunch of common new writer questions.
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY : THE GHOST DIMENSION, THE TAKING OF DEBORAH LOGAN and INSIDIOUS : THE LAST KEY filmmaker Adam Robitel talks about how he got his first film made, why screenwriters should direct, how to make films scarier by keeping characters grounded in reality and much more. Video Podcast: [embedyt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouNAdERPB9o[/embedyt] Audio Podcast:
Jay Faerber, TV writer on CBS’ ZOO and creator of Image Comics series COPPERHEAD and NOBLE CAUSES returns to the podcast to chat about how to break into TV and comics, classic TV show reboots, the 10 (or 57) greatest TV shows of all time and much more. Video Podcast: [embedyt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MImheqBQS3A[/embedyt] Audio Podcast: […]
REVERIE and EXTANT creator Mickey Fisher joins the podcast to talk about developing his new NBC series REVERIE, advice for staffing and development meetings, why being a decent person can also be good business, what biopic he’d be interested in writing and much more. And please check out REVERIE, Wednesday nights 10/9c on NBC, iTunes, […]
Lit manager Chris Cook of Skyway Entertainment explains things that make a potential client more attractive and red flags that make reps think twice about signing a writer, the ins and outs of staffing season, discrimination facing screenwriters and much more. Video Podcast: [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sSjUdlUEis[/embedyt] Audio Podcast:
Literary manager and producer John Zaozirny of Bellevue Productions joins the Scripts & Scribes podcast to talk about lit managers value to a screenwriters, challenges of writing biopics, potential client turn offs, different ways to break a client and much more. Video Podcast: [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QVDa5bXf1M[/embedyt] Audio Podcast:
Literary manager and producer Scott Carr returns to the podcast (our first video podcast) to chat about representation, paid script services, queries and much more. Video Podcast: [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MImLKaWM7I[/embedyt] Audio Podcast:
Interview with Literary Manager and Producer, Alexander Robb Kevin Fukunaga (Scripts & Scribes): How did you get your start in entertainment and what made you want to work in the industry? Alexander Robb: That’s a long story. As a kid growing up in Michigan I truly loved film and television. I spent plenty of time […]
unSCRIPTED #29 with Scott Carr Literary manager and producer Scott Carr talks about breaking in a writer who also has aspirations to direct, how he discovered screen writer/filmmaker Joe Miale on the internet and how they were able to get the feature film, REVOLT (coming out on November 17, 2017) financed and produced with a […]
Big Bang Theory writer/supervising producer Anthony Del Broccolo joins the show to talk about how he got his start, his writing process, what makes good comedy work, a little bit of baseball chat and much more. The new season of The Big Bang Theory premieres MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th 8/7c on CBS! Have a question about writing […]
unSCRIPTED #28 with Craig Doyle Grown-ish writer/Co-Executive Producer and unSCRIPTED regular Craig Doyle makes his glorious return to the show to talk about the rise of single cam sitcoms and dearth of multi-cam shows, film and TV spin-offs and reboots, the exciting and fractured world of modern content distribution and much more. NOTE: This podcast was […]
unSCRIPTED #27 with Carole Kirschner WGA showrunner training program, Humanitas New Voices and CBS Writers Mentoring Program Director Carole Kirschner returns to the show to give insights and advice about the fellowship application and interview process, chat a little about the potential WGA strike and tell us all about her new virtual workshop, Carole Kirschner’s Hollywood Bootcamp. […]
unSCRIPTED #26 with Lee Jessup We talk to uber screenwriting career coach Lee Jessup about knowing when your script is ready to send out, working in the post-2008 WGA strike environment, industry trends and her new book. Check out Lee’s new book – BREAKING IN: TALES FROM THE SCREENWRITING TRENCHES available on her website and […]
Literary manager Chris Cook joins the show to talk about finding representation, some of the things that catch his eye in a query, making a career change to become a writer, what it’s like for writers not living in Los Angeles and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! […]
Famous In Love writer/producer Ali Laventhol joins the show to talk about making the move to Los Angeles after a successful career in visual effects, challenges in finding good representation even for veteran writers, things to look for when meeting with potential reps, what the process and timeline is like before the actual writing of […]
Producer and script consultant Marla White joins the podcast to talk about red flags readers and story analysts look for when picking up a script, what the development process is like from an executive’s point-of-view, what writers need to know about pitching and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send […]
unSCRIPTED #25 with John Zaozirny Literary manager and producer John Zaozirny of Bellevue Productions returns to the podcast for our 2016 Holiday Extravaganza End of the Year Blowout to talk all about making it as a screenwriter/TV writer including finding out what kind of writer you want to be, what you should focus on writing, what […]
Literary agent Adam Perry of APA joins the podcast to talk about the importance of writers to be prepared to work in both feature film and television spaces, the potential conflict of interests with managers being producers on some client’s projects and what writers should be aware of, how he works with clients living outside of Los […]
unSCRIPTED #24 with Trey Callaway Writer/executive producer/showrunner Trey Callaway returns to the podcast to talk about his new series APB (premiering February 6th 9/8c on Fox), the in’s and out’s of what goes on in a writers’ room, what aspiring TV writers should focus on (and avoid) in meetings, what it’s like shooting in Chicago during […]
unSCRIPTED #23 with Scott Carr Literary manager and producer Scott Carr tells the entire story about how an exceptional query letter (and an amazing script, of course!) from a first time writer, Jonathan Perera (who was living in South Korea!) became the feature film (with a ton of Oscar buzz!) MISS SLOANE starring Jessica Chastain and […]
Lit manager and producer Michael Botti of Industry Entertainment joins the podcast to talk about which screenplay contests he follows, what his weekly workload is like, things that raise red flags in potential clients, the importance for a writer to be able to confidently and coherently express their ideas to others and much more. Have […]
unSCRIPTED #22 with Greta Heinemann NCIS: New Orleans writer and story editor, Greta Heinemann returns to the podcast to chat about how she came to the U.S. from Germany (and almost working for the Knitting Channel), her favorite part about shooting a show in New Orleans, things she learned from her first season on a […]
We talk to Guns A’ Blazin writer/co-creator, Mike Wellman about tips and advice on creating your first comic book, taking a screenplay and turning it into a comic or graphic novel, comic titles he recommends that writers check out for their excellent storytelling and much more. Links to some of the things we talked about: […]
unSCRIPTED #21 with Matt Hawkins We talk to Top Cow president/COO and writer/producer Matt Hawkins about the difficult challenge in finding work as a comic book writer and what samples should include/avoid, what makes the comic book medium special as a writer, advice when pitching a comic book to both publishers and film/TV producers and executives, developing his […]
unSCRIPTED #20 with Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton It’s our Halloween episode and we chat with SAW 3D and THE COLLECTOR filmmakers Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton about budgetary considerations when writing genre horror scripts, what their favorite Halloween costumes they ever had, what’s up with all the creepy clowns trying to lure kids into […]
12 Points for Writing Comic Books By Joshua Dysart I was asked how to write a comic script by a writer who had never worked in the medium. I came up with 12 points. Thought I’d post them here. You can find comic scripts online for formatting ideas. Other than that… off the top of […]
Producer and media consultant Regina Lee talks about why it can be difficult to get unsolicited material read, tips on writing an effective query email, the reality of idea theft, how important it is for new writers to focus on a specific genre and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send […]
We talk to screenwriter and showrunner’s assistant Ashley O’Neil about budget considerations when writing genre films, advice for handling difficult notes, creating and taking advantage of opportunities, tips for building confidence and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at @ScriptsScribes.
We talk to A.P.B. and Zoo writer / producer Matt Pitts about how his mother not allowing him to see Pulp Fiction started his writing career, why you should move to Los Angeles (like he did) if you’re serious about working as a television writer, how not landing a job at Technicolor packing boxes began a chain […]
unSCRIPTED #19 with Craig Doyle The Great Indoors co-Executive Producer Craig Doyle comes back on to talk about having an open bar on set on Undateable, the process of consulting on pilot scripts before they are made, transitioning from shooting live scripted TV back to taped, his new gig on The Great Indoors and much more. Theme […]
unSCRIPTED #18 with John Zaozirny Lit manager and producer at Bellevue Productions, John Zaozirny returns to talk about mapping out a career for his clients, finding (signing and developing) a client off the Black List website, writing “on brand”, creating your own opportunities and much more. Theme Music: “NPR” by Can’t Stop Won’t Stop (feat SiDizen King) / Purchase it on iTunes. […]
The Spec Script: Sizzle and/or Steak — by Scott Carr When it comes to any product and its sales strategy & potential, there is sizzle and there is steak. There’s the sexy, flashy, alluring aspects that get everybody amped up, activates F.O.M.O., creates heat & urgency, and elicits a reactive decisiveness to acquire it – […]
We talk to Zoo and Copperhead writer, Jay Faerber about getting started writing comics and transitioning into TV, what his writing process is like, his love of all things Stephen J. Cannell and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at @ScriptsScribes.
Interview with literary manager and producer Michelle Knudsen of MXN Entertainment. Kevin Fukunaga (Scripts & Scribes): You’re Ivy League educated, graduating from Columbia University. What did you study in college and what career path did you initially see yourself in? Michelle Knudsen: English major. I wanted to be a journalist. But when i graduated […]
We talk to 12 Monkeys co-creator and showrunner Terry Matalas about his start as an assistant on the Star Trek franchise and making the jump to staff writer, finding your voice as a writer, how he and co-creator Travis Fickett developed their pilot Splinter into the hit SyFy series 12 Monkeys, where they see the series ending up […]
We talk to BEING CHARLIE screenwriters Nick Reiner and Matt Elisofon about the difficulties and advantages of writing with a partner, editing a 190 page script into a 95 minute feature film (a dope joint), the challenges of writing a personal story and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or […]
We talk to Shadowhunters and Baby Doll Writer Hollie Overton about transitioning from actor to writer, getting her first novel published, the importance of constantly creating your own opportunities, how to write a great internet dating profile and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at @ScriptsScribes.
We talk to Banshee and Outcast writer, executive producer and co-showrunner Adam Targum about his writing process, working on the final season of Banshee, advice on how to get staffed and working in the writers room, the lowdown on his new series Outcast and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us […]
We talk to WGA showrunner training program, Humanitas New Voices and CBS Writers Mentoring Program Director Carole Kirschner about what shows would be good to spec for diversity programs, what the interview process is like, knowing what your personal logline is and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! […]
unSCRIPTED #17 with Jeffrey Lieber NCIS: New Orleans showrunner Jeffrey Lieber talks about how he landed his first agent, some of the differences between writing for network, cable and streaming TV, what his writing process is like and much more. Theme Music: “NPR” by Can’t Stop Won’t Stop (feat SiDizen King) / Purchase it on iTunes. […]
We talk to literary manager and producer Trevor Engelson of Underground how he got his start in the industry, his search for the next great screenwriter, playing to your strengths as a writer and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at @ScriptsScribes.
unSCRIPTED #16 with Ted Sullivan Supergirl and Revenge writer/producer Ted Sullivan talks about his comedy background, gives advice for staffing season, one of the biggest inspirations for his writing career (hint: it’s his brilliant writer cousin Mary Ellen Sullivan) and much more. Theme Music: “NPR” by Can’t Stop Won’t Stop (feat SiDizen King) / Purchase it on iTunes. […]
We talk to RUSH HOUR writer and co-Executive Producer Trey Callaway about the art of pitching, advice for staffing meetings, the most important things he teaches his screenwriting students, his latest project – Rush Hour on CBS and much more. NOTE: This episode was recorded live at The Nook restaurant in Encino and there may be ambient […]
We talk to literary manager and producer Jesse Silver of Mindframe Films about what he looks for in potential clients, the importance of living the life of a writer, the types of things he responds to in queries, how to build a network as an aspiring screenwriter and much more. Have a question about writing you’d […]
The Ascendant author and TV writer/producer Drew Chapman talks about his new novel The King of Fear, transitioning between writing novels and TV, the experience of selling his first novel The Ascendant as a TV pilot, his early days as a bootleg T-shirt salesman and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send […]
20Q Holiday Edition Supergirl writer/producer Ted Sullivan, Devil’s Due screenwriter Lindsay Devlin, Director of Development at the Story Company Doug Griffin and literary manager/producer John Zaozirny of Bellevue Productions answer some questions about the holiday season. Q1. The best thing about the holidays is… Ted Sullivan: Seeing all the people you really want to spend your time with but never do during […]
The Martian screenwriter Drew Goddard talks about what he responded to most about the novel, his experience working with Ridley Scott, what he’s most proud of about the film, what his favorite disco song is and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at […]
Literary manager, Jennifer Au of Untitled Entertainment joins us to discuss when a screenplay is ready for submissions, handling socially awkward clients, current trends in the spec market, when interest in a writer’s script is serious and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us […]
unSCRIPTED #15 with Mickey Fisher Extant creator Mickey Fisher talks about what he learned getting his first network TV series on the air, going from indie filmmaker and playwright to TV writer/producer, his favorite episode of TV, what he bought with his first big paycheck and much more. NOTE: This episode was recorded live at […]
unSCRIPTED #14 with Greta Heinemann New NCIS: New Orleans staff writer Greta Heinemann talks about what writers are asked in a staffing meeting, the first thing she did after booking a staff writer gig, what she’s learned being part of her first TV writing staff and much more. NOTE: This episode was recorded live at […]
unSCRIPTED #13 with Marqui Jackson Rosewood writer and executive story editor Marqui Jackson talks about writing for medical and cop dramas and collaborating with consultants, working with difficult notes, diversity on writing staffs today, advice for newer writers on breaking in and much more. NOTE: This episode was recorded live at The Velvet Lounge in […]
unSCRIPTED #12 with Ted Sullivan Supergirl writer/producer Ted Sullivan returns to talk about what viewers can expect this season, how the show differs from the comics, what the steps are from breaking an episode to shooting it, how he landed on Supergirl and much more. Theme Music: “NPR” by Can’t Stop Won’t Stop (feat SiDizen King) / Purchase […]
unSCRIPTED #11 with Jarrod Murray Lit manager, producer and VP of Epicenter, Jarrod Murray talks about TV development season, if writing a spec feature or pilot is best for new writers, his favorite new TV shows and shares his favorite Hollywood stories and much more. Theme Music: “NPR” by Can’t Stop Won’t Stop (feat SiDizen King) […]
unSCRIPTED #10 with John Zaozirny Lit manager and producer at Bellevue Productions, John Zaozirny talks about the benefits of having both an agent and manager, referrals vs. queries, logline basics and the danger of writing scripts that are “good enough” and much more. Theme Music: “NPR” by Can’t Stop Won’t Stop (feat SiDizen King) / Purchase it […]
unSCRIPTED #9 with Craig Doyle Undateable Writer and Co-Executive Producer Craig Doyle is back again to chat about what goes into producing a live weekly sitcom, how the writing process changes when doing a live show, advice on how to get Jenna Jameson (and the Uruguayan embassy) to retweet you and much more. Theme Music: “NPR” by Can’t […]
Literary manager and producer, Scott Carr joins us again to discuss the complex relationship between client and manager, the dynamics within an agent/manager/attorney team, the role of manager as producer and where and when the conflicts of interest might come into play and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or […]
Interview with literary agent Daniel Lazar of Writers House. Krista Bean (Scripts & Scribes): What do you look for in a query letter? What might garner an immediate rejection (provided the query is in a genre you represent?) Daniel Lazar: Better to focus on a great query than focusing on a query worth immediate rejection. The […]
Screenwriter and screenwriting teacher Corey Mandell talks about the current state of the film and TV marketplace, effective strategies for breaking in, creative integration in screenwriting and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at @ScriptsScribes.
Literary manager Josh Adler of Circle of Confusion talks about what writers should look for in a good agent, how much page count matters, if age plays into the equation when considering a new client, how a writer knows when their material is ready to be sent out and much more. Have a question about writing […]
Interview with literary agent Carrie Pestritto of Prospect Agency. Krista Bean (Scripts & Scribes): What do you look for in a query letter? What might garner an immediate rejection (provided the query is in a genre you represent?) Carrie Pestritto: I look for something concisely and sharply written (almost as if it were back cover copy) that draws […]
NCIS: New Orleans showrunner, Jeffrey Lieber, talks about the basic routes to landing a staff writer position, the things he looks for in prospective staff writers and some of the red flags that make him think twice, what makes great dialogue, which cast member would be the most fun to party with on Mardi Gras and […]
Literary manager Jeff Silver of Grandview talks about what the elements of a successful relationship with a client are, how common it is for writers to have their ideas stolen, some of the ways he’s discovered new clients, how Grandview started and where the name came from and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send […]
Interview with literary agent Jenny Bent, founder of The Bent Agency. Krista Bean (Scripts & Scribes): What do you look for in a query letter? What might garner an immediate rejection (provided the query is in a genre you represent?) Jenny Bent: I look for a really strong concept, one that would be easy to pitch. […]
Literary manager and producer John Zaozirny of Bellevue Productions talks about expanding from production to management, what Bellevue Proudctions’ mandate is and what they’re looking to develop, writing sellable and producible scripts vs. buzz bait and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us […]
Interview with literary agent Emma Patterson of Brandt & Hochman Literary Agents, Inc. Krista Bean (Scripts & Scribes): What do you look for in a query letter? What might garner an immediate rejection (provided the query is in a genre you represent?) Emma Patterson: “Provided that the query is in a genre you represent” is a […]
Wayward Pines creator and showrunner Chad Hodge talks about writing and developing WAYWARD PINES and what viewers can expect coming up, where the similarities to TWIN PEAKS start and end, what he looks for when hiring new writers for his staff, where you can find the best deep dish pizza and much more. Have a question […]
unSCRIPTED #8 with Ted Sullivan Revenge writer/co-producer Ted Sullivan chats about killing off important characters on network TV shows, why comedians make great dramatic actors, superheroes in entertainment and all kinds of TV business stuff. *NOTE: This episode was recorded in early April prior to the cancellation of Revenge. Not to fret, our hero […]
Literary manager A.B. Fischer of The Shuman Company talks about why he chose representation over development as a career, how long he usually gives a screenplay to impress him, dishes some advice for TV staffing meetings, why he didn’t respond to your query and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! […]
Interview with literary agent Linda Epstein of the Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency. Krista Bean (Scripts & Scribes): What do you look for in a query letter? What might garner an immediate rejection (provided the query is in a genre you represent?) Linda Epstein: I look for a good hook, in a clear, concise, well-written query. When […]
Literary manager and producer Jarrod Murray of Epicenter talks about where he finds new clients, the difficulty in breaking new writers, if calling a potential rep instead of emailing them is a good idea and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at @ScriptsScribes.
Sleepy Hollow and Nikita Co-Executive Producer Albert Kim returns to the show to talk about the various paths to getting staffed on a TV show, the reason referrals and recommendations are so valuable, what showrunners are looking for when meeting prospective staff writers, the basics of A, B and C storylines, how he sees a writer’s […]
Interview with literary agent Sarah LaPolla of Bradford Literary Agency. Krista Bean (Scripts & Scribes): What do you look for in a query letter? What might garner an immediate rejection (provided the query is sent in the appropriate format, and is in a genre you represent?) Sarah LaPolla: With queries, I look for character + plot […]
TV writer (and former writers’ and showrunner’s assistant) Liz Alper explains how she got her first job on a TV show, what skills are invaluable to have as a writers’ assistant, how common it is for writers’ assistants to be allowed to pitch episode ideas, offers advice for aspiring TV writers not living in L.A. and much more. […]
Interview with literary agent Patricia Nelson of the Marsal Lyon Literary Agency. Krista Bean (Scripts & Scribes): What do you look for in a query letter? What might garner an immediate rejection? Patricia Nelson: The query letter is a very specific genre, and I would recommend that all querying authors research tips on the format online […]
We talk to literary manager and producer Ava Jamshidi about all things television – the value of fellowships, the staffing process, pilot development, working with client, Eoghan O’Donnell on the new CW drama series, The Messengers (premiering Friday, April 17th at 9/8c) and more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an […]
Scripts & Scribes – Logline Madness 2015 Championship Round Approximately 100 entries were culled to 40 participants. Three rounds of judging by nine top industry professionals and we are down to the final two loglines in the 2015 Scripts & Scribes Logline Madness Contest to determine the champion. The Judges: David Baggelaar – Benderspink Scott Carr – […]
20 QUESTIONS with GRETA HEINEMANN Twenty things you (probably) didn’t know about CBS Writers Program fellow, Greta Heinemann. 1. My first job was… Delivering newspapers. If we’re talking about “real” jobs: Covering the desk for a German Film PR company. 2. If I wasn’t a writer, I would likely be… An unhappy digital/reality producer going to […]
Staffing season is upon us yet again and the legions of veteran and baby writers will march into meeting rooms and offices in hopes of landing one of the few precious slots on a television writing staff. We spoke to a number of our favorite working and established TV writer/producers and asked them to give us their best […]
Scripts & Scribes – Logline Madness 2015 Final Four Judges: Adam Kolbrenner, Madhouse Entertainment & Ava Jamshidi, Industry Entertainment The following loglines were chosen as the best in their individual genres. The winning loglines in the semi-final rounds will compete against each other in the final round to determine the ultimate winner of the 2015 S&S Logline […]
We talk to literary manager, producer and Madhouse Entertainment co-founder Adam Kolbrenner about how he works with his clients to develop material ready for the marketplace, what a writer’s “voice” really is, when a writer is ready for an agent, how much material he has to sift through to find a truly talented writer and […]
Scripts & Scribes – Logline Madness 2015 Horror/Thriller/Mystery Bracket -Round 2- Judge: Marc Manus, Manus Entertainment The following loglines were chosen as the top five (5) in the horror, thriller and mystery category and the logline selected as the best will move on to the semi-finals. Horror/Thriller/Mystery DANGEROUS AFFAIRS by Jace Serrano (feature) – When she’s blackmailed into conducting a targeted […]
Comedy writer/producer CeCe Pleasants talks about getting her start as a comedy writer, the process of joke writing for late night and variety shows, advice on pursuing a career as a comedy writer, her love/hate relationship with Twitter and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at […]
Scripts & Scribes – Logline Madness 2015 Drama Bracket -Round 2- Judge: Christopher Lockhart, WME The following loglines were chosen as the top five (5) in the drama category and the logline selected as the best will move on to the semi-finals. Drama 301 by Douglas Warne (feature) – When a man’s daughter is abducted in the hallway outside […]
Scripts & Scribes – Logline Madness 2015 Comedy Bracket -Round 2- Judge: Scott Carr, Management SGC The following loglines were chosen as the top five (5) in the comedy category and the logline selected as the best will move on to the semi-finals. Comedy THE AMERICAN ALIENS by Holt Hunziker (TV) – An alien family crashes into the St. Louis […]
Scripts & Scribes – Logline Madness 2015 Drama Bracket -Round 1- Judge: Lee Jessup The following loglines were submitted to Scripts & Scribes as drama scripts and the top five (5) will move on to the next round of judging. Drama 301 by Douglas Warne (feature) – When a man’s daughter is abducted in the hallway outside […]
Scripts & Scribes – Logline Madness 2015 Action/Adventure/Sci-Fi/Fantasy/War Bracket -Round 1- Judge: David Baggelaar – Benderspink The following loglines were submitted to Scripts & Scribes as action, adventure, sci-fi, fantasy or war scripts and the top five (5) will move on to the next round of judging. Action/Adventure/Sci-Fi/Fantasy/War CAELUM by Nicholas Waterbury (feature) – In post-apocalyptic America, […]
Scripts & Scribes – Logline Madness 2015 Horror/Thriller/Mystery Bracket -Round 1- Judge: Lee Jessup The following loglines were submitted to Scripts & Scribes as horror, thriller or mystery scripts and the top five (5) will move on to the next round of judging. Horror/Thriller/Mystery CHUCKLING & BLEEDING by Wal Friman (feature) – An exceptionally smart rock-musician’s life […]
Scripts & Scribes – Logline Madness 2015 Comedy Bracket -Round 1- Judge: David Baggelaar – Benderspink The following loglines were submitted to Scripts & Scribes as comedy scripts and the top five (5) will move on to the next round of judging. Comedy THE AMERICAN ALIENS by Holt Hunziker (TV) – An alien family crashes […]
Literary manager and producer Scott Carr returns to the podcast to talk all things related to queries including the best time to send, if grammar counts, following up protocol, querying via Facebook and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at @ScriptsScribes.
Featured interviews from panelists from the 2014 Screenwriters World Conference in Los Angeles, CA. For more information on the Screenwriters World Conference, presented by The Writers Store and Script Magazine, please check out their website. Special thanks to Samantha Stanford & Sadie Dean! SCRIPTS & SCRIBES VIDEO INTERVIEW w/Literary Manager and producer, Jake Wagner [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqkoHoYQ_7M[/youtube] […]
unSCRIPTED #7 with Craig Doyle Undateable supervising producer Craig Doyle comes back on to talk about Undateable’s season premiere, staffing season, TV ratings, finding your voice as a writer and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at @ScriptsScribes.
Literary manager Mike Dill talks about when a writer should seek new representation, the dress code for meetings, what happens when a writer blows an assignment, why Black Box is the Death Row Records of Hollywood and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us […]
unSCRIPTED #6 with Lee Jessup It’s TV fellowship season and top screenwriting coach Lee Jessup explains the difference between fellowship programs, what shows you should consider spec’ing and which to avoid , offers general TV writing advice and much more.
Literary manager Jeff Portnoy talks about common script problems he sees, gives advice for pitching, possible reasons for passing on a writer other than the strength of their writing, details coverage reports – what they include and who uses them and why – and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet […]
Treasure Planet and The Princess and the Frog screenwriter, Rob Edwards talks about marketing an animated spec screenplay, gives tips on pitching, beauty pageants (the screenwriting variety) and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at @ScriptsScribes.
Literary manager and The Blood List founder, Kailey Marsh talks about where she finds new clients, producing as a manager, advice on pitching, what’s coming up for The Blood List and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at @ScriptsScribes.
WME Story Editor and The Inside Pitch creator/host, Christopher Lockhart talks about the challenge of finding great material for A-listers, the best way to go about finding representation, the challenge of handling notes and criticism and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at @ScriptsScribes.
The Night Shift writer/co-producer, Tawnya Bhattacharya talks about writing with a partner in a writers’ room, how NBC’s and Fox’s writing fellowships helped her career, being a working TV writer/producer and helping new writers with Script Anatomy and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at @ScriptsScribes.
unSCRIPTED #5 with Craig Doyle Undateable TV writer/producer Craig Doyle talks about the difference between a first and second season on a TV series, developing his pilot (Lords of Venice) with Kurt Russell and Uncle Rico (the brilliant Jon Gries) at HBO, how he spent his hiatus and more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? […]
Literary manager/producer Lee Stobby talks about what managers do vs. agents, breaking a new client, common screenplay mistakes, what makes scripts stand out and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at @ScriptsScribes.
unSCRIPTED #4 with Corey Mandell
In our pre-Halloween episode, sold screenwriter and screenwriting instructor Corey Mandell talks about three things every screenwriter should know, how to choose a good screenplay reader and writing scripts that are pitch perfect authentic.
unSCRIPTED #3 with Matt Hawkins Top Cow President/COO and comic book writer, Matt Hawkins (Think Tank, Tales of Honor, Wildfire) talks about this years Top Cow Talent Hunt, the importance of research, why he will not read your F’ing script and more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to […]
unSCRIPTED #2 with Cliff Dorfman In a special Columbus Day episode Cliff Dorfman (Warrior, Entourage) talks about his first-look deal with Relativity, what happens (as a client) when your agency (Resolution) shuts down, his TV project Dream School on the Sundance Channel and if Columbus Day is still a thing or not. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet […]
unSCRIPTED #1 with Craig Doyle TV comedy writer/producer Craig Doyle joins the show to talk about comedy writers’ rooms vs. drama rooms, single cam vs. multi cam jokes, the joys of Colecovision and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at @ScriptsScribes.
Tough Love – A True Story of WGA Credit Arbitration by John Jarrell Completely out of the blue, a long-time producer friend of mine called. Reza was 100% Persian but spoke with a disarming Texan drawl, mind-fucking a ton of folks the first time they sat down together. Five or six years earlier he’d hired […]
Extant TV writer/Executive Producer and Creator, Mickey Fisher explains how his spec TV pilot went from a TrackingB contest finalist to a CBS series with Halle Berry and Steven Spielberg, his experience with screenwriting contests in general, how he navigated the process of signing with an agent and manager and much more. Have a question about writing […]
20 QUESTIONS with JOAN WAI Twenty things you (probably) didn’t know about Academy Nicholl Fellowships Program Manager, Joan Wai 1. My first job was… stuffing envelopes for a USC mailing campaign. 2. If I wasn’t the program manager of the Nicholl Fellowship, I would likely be… pitching myself to you for a job! 3. I […]
Scorpion TV writer and co-Executive Producer, Paul Grellong talks about his new series Scorpion (premiering Monday, September 22nd on CBS), how he went from playwright to TV writer/producer, what showrunner meetings are like for baby writers, advice for new staff writers in a writers’ room and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? […]
20 QUESTIONS with MARY CYBRIWSKY Twenty things you (probably) didn’t know about lit manager/producer and Scooty Woop Entertainment co-founder, Mary Cybriwsky 1. My first job was… at a greeting card store in the mall when I was 16. 2. If I wasn’t a manager/producer, I would likely be… a singer or, more likely, a teacher. […]
Literary manager/producer and Scooty Woop Entertainment co-founder, Frankie Lindquist explains how she met and joined forces with partner Mary Cybriwsky, why screenwriters benefit from having both an agent and manager, when a writer is ready to sign with an agent, where the name Scooty Woop actually came from and much more. Have a question about writing you’d […]
20 QUESTIONS with AMANDA PENDOLINO Twenty things you (probably) didn’t know about screenwriter/reader/blogger, Amanda Pendolino 1. My first job was… in high school, I wrote for the teen section of The Buffalo News. 2. If I wasn’t a writer, I would likely be… working in education, maybe. 3. I collect… mugs and shot glasses, though […]
Revenge writer/producer Ted Sullivan talks about preparing for showrunner meetings, what makes a great writers’ room, his involvement as a writer/producer in the production and post-production process, adapting Revenge into a graphic novel and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at @ScriptsScribes.
THE GIVER Movie Review by Romona Robinson This film is an adaptation of Lois Lowry’s young adult novel which has sold more than ten million copies worldwide since 1993. The film centers on Jonas (played by Brenton Thwaites), a young man raised in the utopian world of Sameness, an engineered existence where no one has any […]
Sleepy Hollow writer and co-executive producer Albert Kim talks about his transition from print journalist to TV writer and producer, what his writing process is like, the best way for newer writers to fit into a writers’ room, how he handles network notes and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send […]
Epic Pictures CEO Patrick Ewald talks about the international sales market and foreign film sales, what he likes to see in a pitch meeting, the future of film and TV financing and distribution, what Epic’s mandate is and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to […]
20 QUESTIONS with PETER CALLOWAY Twenty things you (probably) didn’t know about Under the Dome writer/producer, Peter Calloway 1. My first job was… bus driver/camp counselor. Really. I drove a bus, picked kids up, then was their counselor at camp. They trusted a 19 year old to do this. Looking back on that…who thought that […]
20 QUESTIONS with JASON TRACEY Twenty things you (probably) didn’t know about Elementary writer/producer, Jason Tracey 1. My first job was… T-ball umpire. I was 11 and I looked 8. Didn’t stop some parents from yelling at me. 2. If I wasn’t a writer, I would likely be… looking for a job in an NBA […]
Undateable TV writer/producer, Craig Doyle talks about landing his first writing gig, the differences in writing for single camera vs. multi camera shows, how he deals with procrastination, what makes great comedy and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at @ScriptsScribes.
20 QUESTIONS with GERRY DUGGAN Twenty things you (probably) didn’t know about Nova and Deadpool writer, Gerry Duggan 1. My first job was… paperboy. 2. If I wasn’t a writer, I would likely be… drunk anyway. 3. I collect… comics. 4. My favorite word is… misanthropic. 5. I’m a big fan of… brevity. 6. […]
The Story Company Director of Development, Doug Griffin talks about pitch meetings, the value (or problem) with attachments, what makes up high concept ideas and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at @ScriptsScribes.
True Pictures Head of Development, Donyea Rochlin talks about the development process from an exec’s point-of-view, taking meetings with writers out of L.A., how much she considers budget when reading a script, what True Pictures is up to and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us […]
We assembled a trio of top industry professionals to breakdown and evaluate reader submitted loglines and answer a few frequently asked questions. Our panel includes: Doug Griffin is the Director of Development at The Story Company, production shingle of writer/director Tim Story whose credits include Barbershop, Think Like A Man, Ride Along and The Fantastic Four. He […]
20 QUESTIONS with JOANNA VOLPE Twenty things you (probably) didn’t know about New Leaf Literary agent, Joanna Volpe 1. My first job was… beach club gate attendant. I had a great tan those summers. 2. If I wasn’t an agent, I would likely be… a bookseller. No question. 3. I collect… bookmarks. I don’t know […]
Entourage and Warrior screenwriter Cliff Dorfman talks about how to prepare a pitch, choosing the right representation, the importance of finding your brand and voice as a writer, the challenges of doing a big budget reboot of The Crow and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to […]
20 QUESTIONS with ADAM KOLBRENNER Twenty things you (probably) didn’t know about Lit Entertainment founder & Prisoners producer, Adam Kolbrenner 1. My first job was… an internship at William Morris Agency, New York City – mailroom at 18 years old. 2. If I wasn’t a manager/producer, I would likely be… retired. 3. I collect… […]
WriterDuet creator Guy Goldstein talks about his feature rich screenwriting software, touches on the future of WriterDuet, explains his other service ReadThrough.com where real voice actors read screenplays for writers for free and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at @ScriptsScribes.
SIX REQUIREMENTS OF A SCREENPLAY By Scott Carr I’ve only written five screenplays in my lifetime, but the number I’ve read is one I don’t think I can accurately calculate. I’ve read many books on the craft of screenwriting and literary writing in general, as well as received a Bachelor’s degree in the medium. With […]
Literary manager and producer, Eddie Gamarra of The Gotham Group talks about how literary reps in the film/TV world work with their publishing counterparts, if self-publishing is a viable route to develop a book IP for film/TV development, developing animation and comic book properties, gives tips to authors looking to become screenwriters and much more. Have […]
We assembled a trio of top industry story analysts to answer some frequent questions about screenwriting and screenplay coverage. Our panel includes: Bart Gold is a sold WGA screenwriter who has read thousands of screenplays for numerous studios and producers including Dreamworks, New Line, Brett Ratner and Jerry Bruckheimer. In addition to selling a feature […]
Literary manager and producer, Scott Carr talks about what he looks for in potential clients, the importance of establishing a “brand” as a writer, working with clients located outside the U.S., who gets the commission if a writer changes reps and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or […]
20 QUESTIONS with MISAN SAGAY Twenty things you (probably) didn’t know about Belle screenwriter, Misan Sagay 1. My first job was… Junior doctor. 2. If I wasn’t a writer, I would likely be… a Doctor/ Mum. 3. I collect… Iznik pottery. 4. My favorite word is… today. 5. I’m a big fan of… books and reading. 6. […]
C.O.W.L. co-creators Kyle Higgins and Alec Siegel explain how C.O.W.L. started with a short film, how film and comic book scripts differ, what aspiring comic writers can do to get noticed by editors, if success as a comic book writer translates into notoriety as a screenwriter and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like […]
20 QUESTIONS with KATE POWERS Twenty things you (probably) didn’t know about Rectify writer and script coordinator, Kate Powers 1. My first job was… delivering newspapers. 2. If I didn’t work in television, I would likely be… teaching English or creative writing. 3. I collect… comfortable shoes. 4. My favorite word is… Icarus. 5. I’m a big fan […]
The Black List founder, Franklin Leonard explains why he created The Black List, writers campaigning for scores, how readers are hired and what their qualifications are, why studios and production companies don’t tend to accept unsolicited screenplays and much more. Listen to the entire interview below. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an […]
Have you ever tried to find just the right words to describe something? Well, of course you have, duh. What writer hasn’t? But often the more humdrum an object is, the more difficult it is to describe in a compelling way. Talking about a sunset, or a dragon, or the most perfect man/woman/car/bacon double cheeseburger […]
SpecScout co-founder and Scoggins Report creator, Jason Scoggins explains how SpecScout was started, the selection and training process of SpecScout readers, the value of choosing a good reader or coverage service, the state of the spec market and more.Listen to the entire interview below. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet […]
20 QUESTIONS with MARIAN YOUNG Twenty things you (probably) didn’t know about Literary Agent, Marian Young 1. My first job was… working as a receptionist in a dermatologist’s office when I was 17. 2. If I wasn’t an agent, I would likely be… a musician. 3. I collect… friends. 4. My favorite word is… syzygy. […]
Lit Manager, Producer and Partner at Code Entertainment, Rich Freeman talks about the difference between breaking a new writer vs. managing the career of established screenwriters, seeking clients interested in working in both film and television, deciding when a writer is good enough to develop as client, original pilots vs. spec scripts as TV writing samples and much […]
20 QUESTIONS with EVAN SPILIOTOPOULOS Twenty things you (probably) didn’t know about Hercules screenwriter, Evan Spiliotopoulos. 1. My first job was… as an usher in a Newark, Delaware, movie theater. 2. If I wasn’t a writer, I would likely be… in the travel industry. A tour guide maybe. Love travel, love history and love telling stories […]
DC’s Men of War writer, Viking creator and founder/owner of Offset Comics, Ivan Brandon explains how he got his start as a comic book writer, talks about the DC comics home office move from NYC to Burbank, digital comics in the marketplace, his new publishing company Offset Comics and much more. To hear the interview, […]
Interview with DMZ and Northlanders writer/creator, Brian Wood Kevin Fukunaga (Scripts & Scribes): Can you talk a little about your background and how you got involved in the comic book industry? Brian Wood: My background is in art – I went to art school to be a painter, and for many years after graduation I […]
I’ve heard more than one person say, “I used to write, but then I had kids.” When I got pregnant in the fall of 2012 I was a serious writer, meaning that I wrote consistently every day. I was working on a novel, and I naively thought I could finish it before my baby […]
VP of Development at BOOM! Studios, Stephen Christy returns to the show and talks about spearheading BOOM!’s first look deal with Fox Studios, comic book to film/TV development, what Marvel Studios does right that DC hasn’t, how BOOM! discovers new material to publish and much more. To hear the interview, listen to the podcast below. […]
Interview with APA Literary Agent, Chris Ridenhour Kevin Fukunaga (Scripts & Scribes): You’re a fellow USC film school alum – Fight On! What was your first job out of film school? How and what inspired your jump into representation? Chris Ridenhour: I worked as an intern while at USC on the Universal lot – first with […]
Literary manager and co-founder of Heroes & Villains Entertainment, Markus Goerg talks about how he became a literary manager, H&V development of in-house IPs, how and why he occasionally takes queries via Twitter, why a screenwriter benefits from having an agent and manager and much more. To hear the interview, listen to the podcast below. […]
20 QUESTIONS with IAN REICHBACH Twenty things you (probably) didn’t know about The Newsroom writer/story editor Ian Reichbach 1. My first job was… skateboarding counselor at French Woods summer camp. 2. If I wasn’t a writer, I would likely be… a really funny guy not good enough to play professional tennis. 3. I collect… good memories. 4. […]
Top screenwriting coach, Lee Jessup explains what she does as a screenwriting coach, when a screenwriter should start seeking representation, which screenplay competitions she recommends, what habits successful screenwriters have, her favorite screenwriting resources and much more. To hear the interview, listen to the podcast below. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send […]
Veteran literary agent, David Boxerbaum of Paradigm talks about how he got into representation, what a literary agent does, the health of the spec market, working in a partnership with managers, the importance of networking for screenwriters and much more. To hear the interview, listen to the podcast below. Have a question about writing you’d […]
Interview with Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag writer, Darby McDevitt Kevin Fukunaga (Scripts & Scribes): What sorts of skills and training does video game writing require? What is your background and how did you get involved in video game writing? Darby McDevitt: It may sound obvious but video game writer hopefuls MUST be interested in […]
We talk to Dom Hemingway and The Matador screenwriter/director Richard Shepard about his new film Dom Hemingway starring Jude Law, how he wrote The Matador without an outline, making darker characters sympathetic and likable, what his new WGN America series Salem is about and much more. To hear the interview, listen to the podcast below. Have […]
20 QUESTIONS with MARIA VICENTE Twenty things you (probably) didn’t know about P.S. Literary Agency Associate Agent, Maria Vicente 1. My first job was… at a daycare. 2. If I wasn’t an agent, I would likely be… a teacher. I was a high school English teacher before I made the switch over to publishing. 3. […]
We talk to literary manager and producer Marc Manus about working with clients not based in Los Angeles, how much material he would like new clients to have, his take on paid readers, consultants , screenplay competitions and much more. To hear the interview, listen to the podcast below. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? […]
20 QUESTIONS with JESSICA FAUST Twenty things you (probably) didn’t know about Book Ends Literary Agency Owner/Agent, Jessica Faust 1. My first job was… as a clerk in a Hallmark store where I learned the value of a simple card and how to wrap the perfect gift. 2. If I wasn’t an agent, I would […]
We talk to Aspen Comics Editor-in-Chief and Damsels in Excess and Charismagic creator/writer, Vince Hernandez about the production process of comic books from idea to finished book, what good sales numbers are for indie publishers, his new comic series Damsels in Excess and much more. To hear the interview, listen to the podcast below. Have a question about […]
Interview with Daddy Day Care screenwriter and author of the Chronicles of Egg series, Geoff Rodkey Kevin Fukunaga (Scripts & Scribes): How did you get your start as a professional writer? Geoff Rodkey: I started writing for an audience in the mid-80’s, when I wrote humor pieces for my high school newspaper. Kids liked them, and […]
We talk to Top Cow President/COO and Tales of Honor and Think Tank writer, Matt Hawkins about his new comic book adaptation of the Honorverse series of novels, producing the comic book Theory of Everything and selling it as a feature film, the 2013 Top Cow Talent Hunt and much more. To hear the interview, listen […]
20 QUESTIONS with JIMMY PALMIOTTI Twenty things you (probably) didn’t know about Painkiller Jane co-creator and Jonah Hex writer, Jimmy Palmiotti. 1. My first job was… camp councilor. 2. If I weren’t a writer, I would likely be…a director. 3. I collect… cameras. 4. My favorite word is… jackass. 5. I’m a big fan of… […]
We talk to Benderspink manager/producer Jake Wagner about how he determines if a spec is ready to go out wide, whether aspiring screenwriters need to live in Los Angeles or not, what genres and topics that new writers should try to avoid, what should a query letter contain, this year’s best picture and much more. […]
We talk to Apostle Manager/Producer, George Heller about how he formed a management company with three college buddies, what he looks for in prospective clients, how Fox abandoning traditional pilot season affects the TV industry, his favorite USC Heisman winner and much more. To hear the interview, listen to the podcast below. Have a question about writing […]
We talk to Bushido writer and former Top Cow editor, Rob Levin about how he went from intern to vice-president at Top Cow, creating a comic book out of a movie screenplay, common mistakes new comic book writers make, how to get noticed as an aspiring comic book writer, whether samurai, vampires or pirates are […]
We talk to Industry Entertainment Lit Manager/Producer Ava Jamshidi about how she got into representation, differences between lit agents and managers, the tricky nature of producing client’s projects, what she looks for in prospective clients, what her favorite Winter Olympic event is and much more. To hear the interview, listen to the podcast below. Have […]
The Scripts & Scribes podcast is going weekly! We’ll be uploading a brand new podcast episode EVERY MONDAY starting on Monday, February 17! In addition, EVERY FRIDAY we’ll be posting some special bonus content including additional podcasts, written interviews and articles. Starting on Monday, February 17 we’ve got some amazing new interviews with: Devil’s […]
We talk to literary manager/producer, Jewerl Ross about starting his own management company, the potential pitfalls of being a manager/producer, how aspiring screenwriters can stand out in a query, what the Black List can do for a screenwriting career, who the most romantic of the romance poets is and much more. To hear the interview, listen […]
We talk to Zombieland and G.I. Joe Retaliation screenwriter, Rhett Reese about how he handles bad script notes, what the first screenplay he ever wrote is, working with Amazon Studios on Zombieland the TV series and much more. To hear the interview, listen to the podcast below. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us […]
Interview with Literary Manager and Magnet Management Partner/Co-Founder, Zach Tann Scripts & Scribes: You graduated from Kalamazoo College in Michigan with a degree in economics. How did you make the transition to the entertainment industry? What drove you to start your own management and production company? Zach Tann: My cousin, Warren Zide, offered me an internship the summer […]
Interview with The Wolverine and Live Free or Die Hard screenwriter, Mark Bomback Scripts & Scribes: You went to school at Wesleyan studying English Lit and Film Studies. Do you feel that studying film in college helped your career? Would you recommend that aspiring writers take film courses or attend film school if they can? […]
20 QUESTIONS with VMK FEWINGS Twenty things you (probably) didn’t know about the Stone Masters Series and Enthrall author, VMK Fewings. 1. My first job was… in a book store. 2. If I wasn’t a writer, I would likely be… working in the film industry. 3. I collect… experiences. Both real and imagined. 4. My […]
We talk to screenwriter and novelist, Karen McCullah about adapting novels for the silver screen, working with a writing partner, making an action franchise female friendly and what the funniest piece of furniture is. Interview Excerpt S&S: How did you get started as a screenwriter? Karen McCullah: I was trying to write a novel and I […]
We talk to Role Models and This Means War screenwriter, Tim Dowling about his writing process, if being an actor helps with dialogue and how he prepares for pitches and more. Listen to the entire interview below. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at @ScriptsScribes.
We talk to Archaia Editor-in-Chief, Stephen Christy about the process of evaluating submissions, Graphic novels vs. monthly titles and the differences between the big two comic book publishers Marvel and DC and Archaia Entertainment and more. Listen to the entire interview below. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it […]
20 QUESTIONS with MATT HAWKINS Twenty things you (probably) didn’t know about Top Cow President/COO and Think Tank writer/creator, Matt Hawkins. 1. My first job was… a paperboy. 2. If I wasn’t President of Top Cow, I would likely be… a scientist. 3. I collect… nothing…this one skipped me for some reason. 4. My favorite word […]
20 QUESTIONS with SHERI FINK Twenty things you (probably) didn’t know about best-selling children’s author, Sheri Fink. 1. My first job was… a receptionist at a real estate company. However, I had numerous entrepreneurial jobs as a kid: greeting card designer, wreath maker, bracelet braider, Barbie clothes designer, and more. 2. If I wasn’t a writer, […]
We talk to screenwriters / authors / filmmakers, Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton about the key to making a writing partnership work, creating truly scary moments, writing a sequel to an established franchise and much more. Listen to the entire interview below. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet […]
We talk to We’re the Millers and Dodgeball screenwriter and filmmaker, Rawson Marshall Thurber about what being a writer’s assistant is like, adapting novels to screenplays, the challenges of developing established properties and much more. Listen to the entire interview below. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to […]
We talk to YA author, Jennifer Bosworth about her debut novel Struck, how she came up with a character who’s a human lightning rod, transitioning from writing dark stories for adults to writing for teenagers, landing her agent after a pitch fest, and shooting a film-quality book trailer. Listen to the entire interview below. Have […]
We talk to award winning playwright, comedian and comic book writer, James Asmus about how performing comedy helps his writing, transitioning from playwright to comic book writer, Amelia Earhart – Jungle Princess and more. Listen to the entire interview below. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us […]
20 QUESTIONS with ERIK LARSEN Twenty things you (probably) didn’t know about comic book writer/artist/creator, Erik Larsen. 1. My first job was… drawing comics. Pretty much my only job. The first book I worked on was Megaton. 2. If I wasn’t a writer, I would likely be… sponging off my parents. 3. I collect… comic books […]
20 QUESTIONS with ADAM BEECHEN Twenty things you (probably) didn’t know about Batman Beyond and Ben 10 scribe, Adam Beechen. 1. My first job was… washing dishes in a Phoenix, Arizona pizza parlor. 2. If I wasn’t a writer, I would likely be… washing dishes in a Phoenix,Arizona pizza parlor. No, I’m not sure…I’d love […]
20 QUESTIONS with MARGARET DILLOWAY Twenty things you (probably) didn’t know about author, Margaret Dilloway. 1. My first job was… working in the stock room department at Nordstrom during their annual Anniversary Sale. 2. If I wasn’t a writer, I would likely be… a detective. I tend to notice details that other people generally don’t. […]
20 QUESTIONS with JESSICA THERRIEN Twenty things you (probably) didn’t know about author, Jessica Therrien. 1. My first job was… Sales Associate atVictoria’s Secret. 2. If I wasn’t a writer, I would likely be… an actress. 3. I collect… old family photos and things for my family tree. 4. My favorite word is… wowzers. My favorite […]
We talk to television writer, Marqui Jackson about the Disney TV Writer’s Fellowship, working in a writer’s room, pitching TV episode ideas and more. Listen to the entire interview below. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at @ScriptsScribes.
We talk to Soulfire and Captain Atom writer, JT Krul about the differences in working for a large vs. smaller comic book publisher, writing distractions and the process of writing a prose novel vs. comic book scripts. Listen to the entire interview below. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or […]
We talk to Best-Selling children’s author, Sheri Fink about why she decided to self-publish, the process of self-publishing a children’s book, collaborating with an illustrator, the importance of word-of-mouth marketing, and what qualities make up a good children’s book character. (10/3/12) Listen to the entire interview below. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? […]
We talk to Alice Bliss author, Laura Harrington about transforming a musical into a novel – and then transforming that novel back into a musical, the difference between writing for the theater and writing novels, that gray area between adult and YA books, writing about subjects that are close to home, and the importance of […]
We talk to Top Cow President and writer of Think Tank and Cyberforce, Matt Hawkins about ways to break into comic book industry as a writer, using science and technology in stories and the Top Cow Talent Hunt. Listen to the entire interview below. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! […]
We talk with playwright and Los Angeles Regional Rep for the Dramatists Guild, Larry Dean Harris, about starting his own company, Playwrights 6, producing his own work, writing monologues versus dialogue, how stepping away from your writing can sometimes help you to see it more clearly, and what the Dramatists Guild is all about. Listen […]
20 QUESTIONS with DAVID SCHWARTZ Twenty things you (probably) didn’t know about Idolized and Meltdown writer/creator, David Schwartz. 1. My first job was… working weekends at A&M Comics and Books, in Miami, when I was in junior high. 2. If I wasn’t a writer, I would likely be… able to get more hours of sleep. […]
20 QUESTIONS with SUSAN BETH PFEFFER Twenty things you (probably) didn’t know about best-selling author, Susan Beth Pfeffer. 1. My first job was… babysitting. 2. If I wasn’t a writer, I would likely be… out of work. 3. I collect… movies. 4. My favorite word is… gaunt! I love the word gaunt. 5. I’m a […]
The Three Sentences Most Overused by Beginner Writers by Rayne Hall 1. S/he turned to look/and looked at him/her. 2. S/he nodded slowly. 3. S/he took a deep breath to steady her/himself If you submit your story to an agent or editor, these sentences send the signal “beginner” – and this may not […]
We talk to playwright, screenwriter and director Barbara Hammond about the differences between writing for the stage and writing for the screen, how acting and directing have changed the way she approaches writing, and her experience of following her single character play through to becoming a trilogy. Listen to the entire interview below. Have a […]
How to Write Book Reviews by Rayne Hall Writing book reviews is a great way to share your opinions – and as a bonus, you can get free books. Structuring Your Review 1. Start with a sentence about what kind of book this is, for example: “Doomed Affair is a love story between a poor […]
Body Language in Dialogue Scenes by Rayne Hall Body language can add another dimension to your dialogue scene, because it reveals a person’s intentions, feelings or mood. The five main types of body language are gesture, posture, movement, facial expression and tone of voice. Gesture Examples She pointed to the orchard. “I saw […]
We talk to author Leonard Goldberg about the combination of medicine and politics in his latest book Patient One, how his medical career influences his writing, penning a series versus a stand-alone novel, balancing his medical and writing careers, transitioning between writing for the medical field and writing for a mass audience, and the importance […]
We talk to author Margaret Dilloway about researching in two different fields for her newest book, writing about subjects with a personal slant, how newspaper writing helped her fiction, how she landed her first agent, and why she likes to participate in book clubs. Listen to the entire interview below. Have a question about writing […]
We talk to journalist and author Nancy Mullane about how she came to know five prison inmates, the intricacies of researching within the prison system, how she organized four years of research into a manuscript, the role her publishing house Public Affairs played in submitting her book for the Pulitzer Prize, and how she landed […]
We talk to bestselling mystery-thriller author, Brian Freeman about how the genre of psychological suspense differs from those of mystery and crime, the process of putting together a psychological suspense novel, the importance of setting, the pseudonym under which he writes chick-lit, and why he enjoys connecting with book clubs. Listen to the entire interview below. Have […]
We talk to author and neurology and economics professor, Paul Zak about how the brain chemical oxytocin affects morality, maintaining narrative in a science book, writing for a general audience versus for the scientific community, becoming a narrator with whom readers can connect, and the importance of online promotion. Listen to the entire interview below. Have […]
We talk to playwright, Alex Lewin about studying playwrighting at UC San Diego, how his new play The Interview draws from his real life experience going through the long process of becoming a Big Brother through the Big Brother/Big Sister Program, and how his play doesn’t follow traditional play structure. Listen to the entire interview below. Have […]
We talk to Aspen Comics writer/Editor-in-Chief, Vince Hernandez about the challenges he faces as an editor, developing creator owned comics, how, as a writer, he deals with being edited by someone else and much more. Listen to the entire interview below. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to […]
We talk to Dark Horse Comics Senior Managing Editor and writer, Scott Allie about how he got his start in the industry, the submission process at Dark Horse, writing prose vs. for the comic book medium and much more. Listen to the entire interview below. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or […]
We talk to Bloomsbury USA Publishing Director, George Gibson about what he does as Publishing Director, taking the reins at Bloomsbury USA, the type of books he is looking for, running publishing houses large and small, and some of Bloomsbury’s newest books. Listen to the entire interview below. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? […]
We talk to Idolized writer/creator, David Schwartz about how he got started writing comics, developing creator owned books, where the idea for Idolized came from and much more. Listen to the entire interview below. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at @ScriptsScribes.
We talk to Tin House Co-founder and editor, Rob Spillman about what it’s like editing a literary magazine, what he looks for in a great short story, the importance of confidence in writing, recent trends in the world of literary fiction, and the (less-obvious) differences between short stores and full-length books. Listen to the entire interview below. […]
We talk to Stone Masters series author, V.M.K. Fewings about bringing something new to the popular vampire genre, being influenced by Anne Rice, doing historical research, and signing and working with a mid-sized publisher. Listen to the entire interview below. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at @ScriptsScribes.
We talk to screenwriter, Sean Hood about the challenges of re-inventing an iconic franchise, doing production rewrites on location, Amazon studios, originality in television vs. films, consulting with writers whose work you are hired to rewrite, who the best Robin “Hood” is and more. Listen to the entire interview below. Have a question about writing you’d like […]
We talk to Black & White author, Wes Albers about drawing from his personal experience to write a grittily-realistic novel, how things fell apart with two different agents before he signed with a mid-sized publisher, balancing being a writer and being a cop, how he landed his job as director of the Southern California Writers’ Conference, and […]
We talk to Oppression author, Jessica Therrien about writing a young adult series, getting published without an agent, working with a mid-sized publisher, and her typical writing style. Listen to the entire interview below. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at @ScriptsScribes.
We talk to W.W. Norton Senior Editor, Tom Mayer about the nature of being an editor, the process a submitted manuscript goes though to become a published book, the editor-author relationship, the difference between editing fiction and nonfiction, and what makes a manuscript really stand out. Listen to the entire interview below. Have a question about writing […]
We talk to Harbinger writer, Joshua Dysart about his new Valiant title Harbinger, bringing real life themes and issues into comics, why comics are more widely accepted as art and entertainment in Asia and Europe than in the U.S., how a writer gets a job on a comic property, whether Toyo Harada or Professor X would win […]
We talk to Award Winning noir author, Kelli Stanley about her use of period objects for research and inspiration, incorporating real-life places and events into her writing, how she got back on her feet after her agent left the country, and moving her book series from a small publisher to a large one. Listen to the entire […]
We talk to screenwriter Alex Litvak about film school, how his career as a development executive has affected his screenwriting, the special challenges of resurrecting an iconic franchise, bringing a new take to classic material, writing with a partner, pitches and OWA’s and much more. Listen to the entire interview below. Have a question about writing […]
We talk to Oni Press Editor-in-Chief, James Lucas Jones about the submission process and where Oni finds new talent, what an editor’s responsibilities are, ownership of comic properties, the effect of digital downloads to the comic book industry, lead times in comic book publishing, Billy Pilgrim vs. Scott Pilgrim and much more. Listen to the entire interview […]
We talk to Flash writer and Foster creator, Brian Buccellato about co-writing Flash, writing what you know, transitioning from comic book colorist to writer, self-publishing a comic vs. using a publishing company, using crowd funding as a direct marketing pre-sale system, writing and working in the film industry, which Fantastic Four villain he would play in […]
We attended FREE COMIC BOOK DAY at The Comic Bug in Manhattan Beach, California and recorded some great writer/creator video interviews with Joshua Dysart (Harbinger, Unknown Soldier), JT Krul (Captain Atom, Mindfield), David Wohl (Executive Assistant Iris, Witchblade), David Schwartz (Fathom, Idolized), Brian Buccellato (Flash, Foster) and Richard Starkings (Elephantmen). Highlights of the festivities are below. […]
We talk to comic book writer/screenwriter, Adam Beechen, about writing for television vs. writing comic books, the difference of writing animation and live action, creating a video podcast for a comic title like a DVD commentary of sorts, a comic book writer’s interaction with colorists, writing sound effects in comic scripts, his graphic novel Hench […]
We talk to N.Y. Times Bestselling Author, Susan Beth Pfeffer, about families in crisis, male vs. female perspective and first person vs. third person, learning to listen to the ideas that are around us, how she thankfully didn’t become an editor, the joy of peanut butter, and her preferred natural disaster. Listen to the entire […]
We talk to Death’s Daughter author and Buffy the Vampire slayer actress Amber Benson about writing a novel series, her typical writing schedule, coming up with titles, writing for a character she played on television for three years, doing historical and mythological research, writing for kids, knowing your audience, and what it means to be […]
We talk to Beanworld creator Larry Marder about how Tales of the Beanworld first got published, being the initial publisher/executive director of Image Comics, the publishing and editorial processes at Image and Dark Horse Comics, the switch from serial/periodical comic books to long form graphic novels and which beans are his favorites. Listen to the […]
We talk to Savage Dragon creator Erik Larsen about how he maintains interesting storylines over two decades on the same title, what it’s like having your comic turned into a cartoon, reasons and revelations behind the founding of Image Comics, the difficulties in being a creator and publisher at the same time, what the submission […]
We talk to Harsh Realm creator James Hudnall about transitioning from publishing company staffer to comic book writer, the writing vs. re-writing process, the rise and appreciation of non-superhero based comics, the path and pitfalls of getting comics adapted into films and television shows, fighting for screen credit and whether psychics are real or fake. […]
We talk to veteran comic book writer (Batman, Punisher), Chuck Dixon, about how he got started in comics, his writing habits, working with artist and editors, writing adaptations, the miracle and scourge that is the internet, Hollywood’s infatuation with the comic book industry, residuals and profit sharing as a comic book writer/creator and just a […]
We attended the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books and will be uploading lots of footage and interviews, so be sure to Friend us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to stay updated. First up, Walking Dead creator, Robert Kirkman as he offers advice for new comic book writers. He also talks about the […]
We will be attending the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books this weekend, April 21-22. Just a few of the scheduled attendees include Anne Rice, Judy Blume, Julie Andrews, John Cusack and dozens more. More details, including a full list of attendees and schedule of events, can be found on their website. Check back for […]
We will be attending the Comic Expo by Long Beach Comic Con at the Long Beach Convention Center on Saturday, May 12th. Guests scheduled to appear include Brian Buccellato (Flash), Barbara Kesel (Hawk & Dove), Whilce Portacio (X-Men), J.T. Krul (Fathom) and many more. For a complete guest list and all the details, check out […]
We are pleased to announce that we have begun scheduling and recording the first Scripts & Scribes podcasts featuring interviews with prominent writers from film, television, books and comics. Upcoming Guests Include: Adam Beechen – television writer “Ben 10”, “Rugrats” / comic book writer “Batman Beyond”, “Hench” Amber Benson – actor “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” […]