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Writing Teams: Is it better to write solo or with a partner? (with Max Krupski)
Season 1 Episode 14
Writing can be a very solitary pursuit, but it doesn't have to be! Just listen to actor turned screenwriter turned friend of the podcast (and fellow …
1 year, 4 months ago
Notes: Should I listen to every note on my screenplay? (and should I ever pay to get them?)
Season 1 Episode 13
Getting notes on your screenplay can be a pretty bruising experience, no matter who they're from, whether it's a friend, a loved one, another writer …
1 year, 4 months ago
Timing: When do I know I'm good enough? (with Olivia Ababio)
Season 1 Episode 12
Knowing when to stand up and back yourself as a writer is tricky business, especially when our chances to connect with producers and agents and peopl…
1 year, 4 months ago
Side Quests: What else can I do to improve my writing?
Season 1 Episode 11
Side quests aren't just for gamers - this week we're all in the same place for once(!), digging deep into all the other stuff we do outside of screen…
1 year, 4 months ago
BONUS: How do I stand out as a writer/filmmaker? (with Louis Chan)
Season 1 Episode 11
It's a competitive industry, so maybe sometimes the only way to stand out from the crowd is to actually make stuff. Martin's close friend and collabo…
1 year, 4 months ago
Getting Paid: What's it like to be a working screenwriter? (with Mike Powell - Part 2)
Season 1 Episode 10
So you've climbed the mountain, got an agent and started getting commissions - but what is it actually like to work as a screenwriter in the British …
1 year, 5 months ago
Industry Jobs: What's the best job to get while writing? (with Mike Powell - Part 1)
Season 1 Episode 9
One of the hardest things to figure out while writing is how to support ourselves financially, whether that's getting a job in the film and TV indust…
1 year, 5 months ago
BONUS: Did Ryan Coogler's ownership deal on Sinners just change the industry?
Season 1 Episode 9
Have you heard about Ryan Coogler's unprecedented ownership deal with Warner Bros for his new movie Sinners? Tray takes 10 minutes to go deep on what…
1 year, 5 months ago
Short Films: Will it benefit my career to make a short film?
Season 1 Episode 8
What does it really take to make a short film, and is it even worth it? As emerging writers, we're often told to just get out there and "make somethi…
1 year, 5 months ago
Process: How do I find my flow when writing?
Season 1 Episode 7
So you've finally found a few hours in your day to actually sit down at your laptop and get some writing done, but what does that writing time actual…
1 year, 5 months ago