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- 100 – Writer/Actor/Executive Producer Steve Lemme
- 099 – Should I Write For TV Or Film?
- Bonus Episode: July Webinar Q&A
- 098 – Writer/Executive Producer Alex Berger
- 097 – Writer/Showrunner Bill Martin
- 096 – June Webinar Q&A
- 095 – Vanity Fair Editor Mike Sacks
- 094 – TV Host Michael Burger
- 093 – Writer/Producer – Jack Burditt
- 092 – May Webinar – Q & A
- 091 – Build A Mountain
- 090 – Writer/Producer Jonathan Fener
- 089 – April Webinar Q&A
- 088 – Voice Actor Phil LaMarr
- 087 – Jimmy Kimmel Writer Jesse McLaren
- 086 – YouTuber/iCarly Writer Franchesca Ramsey
- 085 – “Community” Writer Emily Cutler
- 084 – “Dream On” Showrunner Stephen Engel
- 083 – March Webinar Q&A
- 082 – “Fuller House” Showrunner Steve Baldikoski
- 081 – “Modern Family” Writer Andy Gordon
- 080 – February Webinar Q&A
- 079 – Camera Operator/Healer – Missy Ozeas
- 078 – WGA Writers’ Strike
- 077 -Tacoma FD Actor/Director/Showrunner – Kevin Heffernan
- 076 – The Daily Show Correspondent Vance DeGeneres
- 075 – “Blades of Glory” Writer Dave Krinsky
- 074 – DreamWorks Animator Eric Fogel
- 073 – Hamilton’s King George – Rick Negron
- 072 – Silicon Valley Creator John Altschuler
- 071 – Mom Writer Chandra Thomas
- 070 – Kung Fu Panda Writer Jonathan Aibel
- 069 – How Do I Sell the Rights to My Book?
- 068 – Ask Me Anything About Screenwriting Part 2
- 067 – Ask Me Anything About Screenwriting
- 066 – Impressionist/Comedian Frank Caliendo
- 065 – Friend’s Actress Maggie Wheeler
- 064 – Comedian Taylor Williamson
- 062 – How Do I Know When My Script Is Done?
- 061 – Let’s Talk About Page 1 Of Your Script
- 060 – TV Writer/Producer Danny Zuker
- 059 – Dealing with Rejection
- 058 – Writer/Producer Bryan Behar
- 057 – Bob’s Burger’s Writer Greg Thompson
- 056 – TV Writer/Producer Jay Kogen
- 055 – King of Queens Creator David Litt
- 054 – Indie Filmmaker Christina Beck
- 053 – Producer Jim Serpico
- 052 – Screenwriting Questions a Year In
- 051 – Q&A with Michael Jamin – Part 6
- 050 – Writer/Producer Dawn DeKeyser
- 049 – Writer/Producer Christy Stratton
- 048 – Writer/Director Rob Cohen
- 047 – When Putting Your Work “Out There,” Where is “There?”
- 046 – Audition Etiquette for Actors
- 045 – The Paradox of Being Vulnerable
- 044 – Day To Day, What It’s Like To Be A Professional TV Writer
- 043 – Should I Worry About People Stealing My Work?
- 042 – How I Would Break Into Hollywood Today
- 041 – Negotiating A TV Pilot Sale
- 040 – Q&A with Michael Jamin – Part 5
- 039 – Great Writing Exercise
- 038 – Great Writing Requires Two Things
- 037 – An Open Letter To The Guy Who Watched My Live
- 036 – Where Ideas Come From
- 035 – When Good Shows Go Bad
- 034 – Writing Is Fractals
- 033 – Phil Gets Notes On A Script
- 032 – Q&A with Michael Jamin – Part 4
- 031 – Do TV Writers Have An Agenda?
- 030 – To Make It In Hollywood You Have To Sell Your Soul
- 029 – Directing Voice Over Talent
- 028 – A Paper Orchestra: Stage Reading
- 027 – What It’s Like To Run A Show
- 026 – Phil’s First Day In The Writer’s Room
- 025 – Q&A with Michael Jamin – Part 3
- 024 – Screenwriting Fallacies Depicted in Film and TV
- 023 – Creative People Need To Hear This
- 022 – Changing The Emotional Story
- 021 – The Oscars: Understanding The Film Marketplace
- 020 – Writing A Smart Show
- 019 – Q&A with Michael Jamin – Part 2
- 018 – Here’s My Script… Make My Show
- 017 – Creativity
- 016 – Your Work Is Not Limited To Your Screenplays
- 015 – Should I Hire A Script Reader?
- 014 – Do You Have To Live In LA To Work In TV?
- 013 – How To Get Fired From Your First Job
- 012 – How Do I Sell My Pilot
- 011 – Writer’s Block & Inspiration
- 010 – Idea vs Execution
- 009 – Q&A with Michael Jamin
- 008 – Different Ways To Break Into Hollywood
- Bonus – Merry Jewish Christmas
- 007 – How Do TV Writer’s Rooms Work?
- 006 – Working With A Partner
- 005 – Agents & Managers
- 004 – How TV Shows Are Staffed
- 003 – How To Sell A TV Show
- 002 – Spec vs Pilot TV Episodes
- 001 – Breaking Into Hollywood
- 000 – Introduction
- Category: Screenwriting Tips
- How Can I Find A Writer For My Idea?
- Can Shoe Leather Sometimes Work?
- What Is Shoe Leather?
- Do Character Names Matter?
- Should I Write Music Cues In My Script?
- Does Having An English Degree Make You A Credible TV Writer?
- Do TV Writers Get Fan Mail?
- Do Writers Have Interns?
- Actors – Do You Need To Worry About Being Typecast?
- Are You In Fear, Or Are You In Faith?
- How Do I Impress A Showrunner?
- Breaking Into Hollywood Requires Nepotism, Right?
- What Is the Cushiest Job For An Actor?
- What Do Aspiring Writers Need To Be Careful Of?
- What’s The Difference Between A “Company” And A “Push” Move?
- Are Sitcom Laugh Tracks Real?
- Advice For People Overseas Looking To Break Into Hollywood
- Any Advice For Aspiring Screenwriters?
- What Is The Biggest Post Audtion Mistake An Actor Can Make?
- Actors – Rehearse The Word “Action”
- Should Actors Use Props When Filming?
- What Roles Will I Get As An Actor?
- How to Start a Script
- Are There Different Screenplay Formats
- How Do I Get Over Writer’s Block?
- How to Break a Story?
- How to Get the Industry to Read Your Screenplay
- 6 Different Types of TV Show Assistants
- What Do The Producer Titles for TV Writers Mean?
- What is a Writer’s Assistant?
- What is the Job of an Office PA?
- Why TV Shows Don’t Cast Cats
- Struggling to Write Your Screenplay or Novel? Do This!
- Should Aspiring Screenwriters Enter Screenwriting Contests?
- How to Write a Surprise Ending Like M. Night Shyamalan
- Screenwriters: Is Writing for Established Character Voices Hard?
- Writing a TV Show Pilot Episode: What is a Premise Pilot?
- Will Programs Like ChatGPT Make Screenwriters Obsolete?
- Working in TV & Movies: Film Industry Careers Outside of LA
- TV & Movie Careers Outside of LA: New Mexico Film Industry
- TV & Movie Careers Outside of LA: The Georgia Film Industry
- TV & Movie Careers Outside of LA: New York Film Production
- TV & Movie Careers Outside of LA: Utah & The Sundance Film Festival
- Why Do Writers Want To Be In The WGA?
- Writers Struggle Unnecessarily
- This Mistake Costs Talented Writers Their Careers
- Learn Screenwriting Online from a Working TV Writer
- Should you write a spec script of the show you want to get staffed on?
- The biggest mistake most aspiring screenwriters make
- How to Write a Script for a TV Show
- How to Write a TV Pilot Script
- Writing a Sitcom
- How to Write a TV Show
- How to Write a Sitcom
- Screenwriting Classes Online
- Learn Screenwriting Online
- Best online screenwriting program
- Best Script Writing Course for Beginners
- Online Screenwriting Course from a Working TV Writer
- How to Break into Hollywood as a Screenwriter
- Category: Uncategorized
- What’s The Difference Between “Walla” and “Chuffa”?
- What Does A Showrunner Look For In A Script?
- Why Is It So Important To Create?
- What Is The Difference Between Pilot, Put Pilot, And Presentation?
- Why Do Movie Executives Love TV Writers?
- Will A Studio Buy My Idea If I’m Not A Writer?
- Why Should Writers Study Acting?
- What Makes My Screenwriting Class Different?
- Who Owns Your Pilot?
- Why Is Television So formulaic?
- Why Do People Read Stories?
- When Should You Use Jokes In Your Script?
- What’s In A Name?
- What’s The Difference Between Content And Craft?
- What Do You Say In A Production Assistant Job Interview?
- What Can Green Envelopes Teach Us About Writing?
- What Does “Story By” Mean?
- What Can Actors Expect on Set?
- What Don’t They Teach At Film School?
- What does “Masterclass” not teach about screenwriting?
- What Does It Mean To Sell A Pilot?
- How Good Are These Screenwriting Contests?
- What Is The Most Important Question To Answer?
- What Is The Reality Of Selling A TV Show?
- Why Are The Last Few Lines Of Your Script So Critical?
- What Is The Best Note I Received On A Script?
- Should I Hire A Script Reader?
- How Can You Get Fired From Your First Writing Job?
- What If A Showrunner Likes Bad Jokes?
- What Expenses Do Writers Have?
- What Does “Range” Mean For An Actor?
- What Is “Off-camera” Dialogue?
- What Is The Difference Between An Agent And A Manager?
- Should You Pay To Pitch To Producers?
- Should I Include “Chuffa” In My Script?
- Should Screenwriting Be My Dream?
- My Video Went Viral, Now What?
- How Do You Mine Your Life For Stories?
- Do Certain Writers Make More In Residuals Than Others?
- Is Your Screenplay Getting The Reaction You Want?
- Is The Teaser Considered Part Of Act One?
- Is It Okay To Curse In A Script?
- How Big Is A Writing Staff?
- How Do Guest Stars Become Recurring Stars?
- How Do I Sell A Freelance Script?
- How Do You Get Useful Criticism On Your Script?
- How Do I Get My Scripts Into The Right Hands?
- How Long Does It Take To Write A Television Episode?
- How Do You Create Great Character Names?
- How Do You Write Better Dialogue?
- How To Overcome Writer’s Block?
- How Do I Choose A Screenwriting Teacher?
- How Do You Get A Talent Agent?
- How Do You Find Time To Write?
- How Do You Deal With Critics?
- How Do I Find Contact Info For Industry Insiders?
- How Do I Sell My Screenplay?