John McNamara & Sera Gamble: The Magicians
John McNamara & Sera Gamble discuss finding the best version of the moment, the importance of not knowing what happens next, and the value of treating everything as practice.
John McNamara & Sera Gamble discuss finding the best version of the moment, the importance of not knowing what happens next, and the value of treating everything as practice.
“One Script does not make you a writer.” Gloria Calderon Kellett on One Day at a Time
Gloria Calderon Kellett talks about how a show is developed, writing for television, and how exactly a writers' room works.
Gloria Calderon Kellett talks about how a show is developed, writing for television, and how exactly a writers’ room works.
“I could hear their voices.” Michael Hirst on Vikings
Michael Hirst discusses the process of writing historical fiction, the importance of poetry, and how Vikings has rejuvenated interest in Scandinavian culture.
Michael Hirst on the process of writing historical fiction, the importance of poetry, and how Vikings has rejuvenated interest in Scandinavian culture.
Nadiya Chettiar: An Emerging Screenwriter on the Rise
Nadiya Chettiar on the importance of networking, what you should consider before signing with your first agent, and what really happens at one of those infamous LA meetings.
Nadiya Chettiar on the importance of networking, what you should consider before signing with your first agent, and what really happens at one of those infamous LA meetings.
Blunt Talk: No Unkind Humor
Jonathan Ames on writing about friendships, his rules of screenwriting, and ideas for a film of his cult show Bored to Death.
Jonathan Ames on writing about friendships, his rules of screenwriting, and ideas for a film of his cult show Bored to Death.
“I want to entrance and surprise.” Stephen Poliakoff on Close to the Enemy
Stephen Poliakoff discusses handling multiple characters, seeing what your protagonist sees, and avoiding the distancing effect of period dramas.
Stephen Poliakoff discusses handling multiple characters, seeing what your protagonist sees, and avoiding the distancing effect of period dramas.
Into the Badlands: Blood-splattered Heroes and the One Degree of Jackie Chan
Alfred Gough and Miles Millar on keeping the martials arts authentic, why a fight scene is like jazz, and writing for Jackie Chan.
Alfred Gough and Miles Millar on keeping the martials arts authentic, why a fight scene is like jazz, and writing for Jackie Chan.
Understanding Screenwriting #151
Westworld, Lethal Weapon and more! Tom Stempel takes a look at the 2016 Fall Television Season.
Westworld, Lethal Weapon and more! Tom Stempel takes a look at the 2016 Fall Television Season.
