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5 Ways To Make Your Screenplay Look Professional
How To Make Your Screenplay Look Professional The very first thing readers are going to notice about your script is not your story (sorry), it’s...
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How Hollywood Works
How Do Screenwriters Contribute to Society?
How do screenwriters contribute to society? How condescending does that sound? Are they implying we don’t do anything? How dare they question screenwriters and our...
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What Are Strong Goals in Screenwriting?
Your goals in screenwriting can be whatever you want them to be when you start out. As I have mentioned before, give yourself a lot...
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Networking and Industry Connections for Screenwriters
What are some networking and industry connections for screenwriters? Making it in this industry is all about who you know, right? Well, there could be...
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Building a Strong Screenwriting Portfolio
What should you think about when building a strong screenwriting portfolio? What even is a screenwriting portfolio? As an amateur screenwriter, the only thing you...
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Essential Skills for Successful Screenwriting
The number of skills you need to become a successful screenwriter is unlimited. You are always going to be learning and honing the craft. It...
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Do You Need an Apprenticeship to Become a Screenwriter?
There is no book that you can read that will give you the step-by-step process on “once you do these 23 things, boom, you’re a...
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Understanding The Role Of A Screenwriter
Let’s understand the role of a screenwriter and the process of screenwriting a little bit better. I mean, it’s pretty simple. You just write the...
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How To Become A Screenwriter
“And I’d like to thank the Academy…” Stop right there. You are too far ahead. I mean, you can practice your speech if you want,...
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Podcast
Ep 127 – Artist Manager Dave Rose
On this week’s episode, we have music manager Dave Rose (Lit, Marcy Playground, Stryper and many many more) and we discuss his journey starting out as...
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Ep 126 – Actress Cynthia Mann Jamin
On this week’s episode, we have actor Cynthia Mann Jamin (Friends, Ahh! Real Monsters, Angry Beavers and many many more) and we discuss her journey as...
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Screenwriting Tips
How Do Artists Get Over Imposter Syndrome?
How do artists get over imposter syndrome? So I’m not sure if they ever do, or even if they even should, right? Certainly, if you’re...
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Screenwriting Tips
If You Want To Be A Movie Writer
If you want to be a movie writer, learn how to write television first, and that’s because story is story. If you’re writing a feature...
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Podcast
Ep 125 – December 30th Webinar Q&A
On December 30th, I hosted a webinar called “How Professional Screenwriters Overcome Writer’s Block” and I talked about why story structure is so important in...
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Ep 124 – December 8th Webinar Q&A
On December 8th, I hosted a webinar called “What Do Showrunners Look For In A Script,” where I talked about how to come up with...
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Ep 123 – Actor Jamie Kaler
On this week’s episode, we have actor Jamie Kaler (My Boys, Tacoma FD, Robot Chicken and many many more) and we talk about his career...
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Ep 122 – November 18th Webinar Q&A
On November 18th, I hosted a webinar called “How Professional Screenwriters Create Great Characters”, where I talked about how to come up with interesting and...
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Ep 121 – “Bones” Executive Producer – Jonathan Collier
On this week’s episode, I have Writer/Executive Producer, Jonathan Collier (Bones, The Simpsons, King of the Hill, Monk, and many many more) and we dive...
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Ep 120 – Actress Paula Marshall
On this week’s episode, I have actress Paula Marshall (Euphoria, Walker, Gary Unmarried, and many many more) and we dive into the origins of his...
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Ep 119 – A Paper Orchestra
I’ve been a television writer for the past 27 years. While I’ve written on some amazing shows, the work that I’m most proud of is...
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Ep 118 – October 28th Webinar Q&A
On October 28th, I hosted a webinar called “How To Write A Great Story”, where I talked about how to come up with interesting and...
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117 – TikTok Star Mackenzie Barmen
On this week’s episode, I have TikTok Star Mackenzie Barmen. We talk about what she has already accomplished in her very short time in LA,...
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116 – Choreographer Phil Wright
On this week’s episode, I have choreographer Phil Wright. We talk about the huge risk he took moving out to Los Angeles from a successful...
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115 – Author Sheila Heti
On this week’s episode, I have author Shelia Heti, book writer of Pure Color, Motherhood, Alphabetical Diaries, and many many more. We talk about how...
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114 – Actress Mary Lynn Rajskub
On this week’s episode, I have actress Mary Lynn Rajskub (24, It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia, The Dropout, Brooklyn 99 and many many more) and...
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113 – Actor Chris Gorham
On this week’s episode, I have actor Chris Gorham, (Out of Practice, The Lincoln Lawyer, NCIS: Los Angeles and many many more) and we dive...
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112 – Tasting History with Max Miller
On this week’s episode, I have from the Youtube channel “Tasting History”, Max Miller. Tune in as we about the origins of what made him...
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111 – Influencer/Creator Expert Taylor Lorenz
On this week’s episode, I have influencer/creator expert Taylor Lorenz. Tune in as we talk about her book, “Extremely Online: The Untold Story Of Fame,...
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Bonus Episode – October 7th Webinar Q&A
On October 7th, I hosted a webinar called “How Professional Screenwriters Create Great Characters”, where I talked about how to come up with interesting and...
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110 – Content Creation Expert “Coco Mocoe”
On this week’s episode, I have content creation expert “Coco Mocoe”. Tune in as we talk about her unique eye on how to spot trends...
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109 – Will & Grace co-creator Max Mutchnick
On this week’s episode, I have Writer/Showrunner Max Mutchnick from Will & Grace, The Wonder Years, and many, many more. Tune in as we talk...
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108 – Joshua Fields Millburn of “The Minimalists”
On this week’s episode, I have author, Joshua Fields Millburn of “The Minimalists”. Tune in as we talk about how he left corporate America and...
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Bonus Episode – September Webinar Q&A
In September, I hosted a webinar called “How To Write A Great Story” where I talked about what a “story” really is, as well as...
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107 – TikToker And EMT Jack Raia
On this week’s episode, I have TikToker and EMT Jack Raia. Tune in as we talk about how he uses his content to help educate...
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106 – TikTok Star Merrick Hanna
On this week’s episode, I have TikTok star Merrick Hanna. Tune in as we talk about the variety of content he enjoys producing as well...
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105 – Prop Master Scott Reeder
On this week’s episode we have Scott Reeder who is a Prop Master for film and TV. Some of the projects he has worked on...
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Podcast
104 – 2 Year Podcast Anniversary
I’ll tell you I’m talking about. When I first started sharing my professional journey, I focused on people who were interested in screenwriting. But over...
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103 – What The Hell Is A Producer?
On this week’s episode, I talk about all of the different types of “producers” there are working in Hollywood as well as what some of...
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102 – Writer Adam Pava
On this week’s episode, Writer Adam Pava (Boxtrolls, Lego Movie, Glenn Martin DDS and many many more) talks about his writing career, and why sometimes...
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Bonus Episode – August Webinar Q&A
In August, I hosted a webinar called “How To Write A Great Story” where I talked about what a “story” really is, as well as...
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101 – Should You Go To Film School?
On this week’s episode, I talk about my thoughts on going to Film School. We also talk about what some industry insiders think about this...
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100 – Writer/Actor/Executive Producer Steve Lemme
This week, for the 100th episode we have Writer/Actor/Executive Producer Steve Lemme (Super Troopers, Beer Fest, Tacoma FD and many many more) talk about his...
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099 – Should I Write For TV Or Film?
On this week’s episode, I discuss the differences between writing for TV versus film and the differences in the development phases. We also go into...
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Bonus Episode: July Webinar Q&A
In July, I hosted a webinar called “How To Get Past Hollywood Gatekeepers” where I shared my thoughts on creative things you can do now...
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098 – Writer/Executive Producer Alex Berger
On this week’s episode, Writer/Executive Producer Alex Berger (Blindspot, Glen Martin D.D.S, Quantum Leap, and many many more) talks about his writing career, thoughts on...
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097 – Writer/Showrunner Bill Martin
On this week’s episode, Writer/Showrunner Bill Martin (The Unicorn, The Neighborhood, 3rd Rock From The Sun, and many many more) talks about his showbiz career...
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096 – June Webinar Q&A
In June, I hosted a webinar called “The Truth About Screenwriting Contests and Pitch Fests” where I shared my thoughts on some of these writing...
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095 – Vanity Fair Editor Mike Sacks
On this week’s episode, Editor/Author Mike Sacks (Vanity Fair) discusses his career path, the importance of not asking for permission with your writing, as well...
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094 – TV Host Michael Burger
On this week’s episode, television veteran Michael Burger (Family Feud, Price is Right, Mike and Maty, and many many more) talks about his showbiz career....
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093 – Writer/Producer – Jack Burditt
This week, Emmy Winning Writer/Producer Jack Burditt (Modern Family, 30 Rock, Frasier and many, many more) discusses his career path, joining a show that is...
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