Jun 27, 2017
Craig and John take a look at what happens when the drama is behind the camera, and the difference between what's reported and what's really going on. We also offer some advice on what one should do, should they find themselves caught up in the crazy.
Finally, we answer a listener question on writing for specific actors...
Jun 20, 2017
Craig and John take on a new Three Page Challenge, looking at three listener scenes to see if they follow the exacting rules set by Screenwriters University. (Ahem.)
We also answer listener questions on vintage screenplays, maturity, Smash Brothers and writing with a budget in mind.
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Jun 13, 2017
Craig and John look at how screenwriters describe locations, and how these choices impact production and the final product. Plus, we discuss how podcasts have become a new source of IP for adaptations.
Finally, we address how to deal with the note to make your characters "more likeable."
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Jun 6, 2017
Craig and John answer listener questions about writer agreements, videogame properties, and page one rewrites.
How should a writer decide whether it’s better to keep revising an unmade project, or start on something new? We try to offer guidelines for when to buckle down and when to move on.
Also, John coins a new...