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Pilar Alessandra
ON THE PAGE: Join professional script consultant Pilar Alessandra as she demystifies screenwriting and answers your questions about script craft and story.
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Jan 19, 2019 • 42min
593. Finding a Career by Living a Life
Jade Branion and Darren O’Hare made some fascinating life choices that influenced and energized their writing.

Jan 11, 2019 • 41min
592. What Do Competitions Want?
Kristin Overn, Executive Director of the PAGE International Screenwriting Awards, talks about the world of writing competitions and provides insight into the ways judges read and evaluate scripts.

Jan 4, 2019 • 46min
591. Writing BlacKkKlansman
David Rabinowitz’s first feature-length script got the attention of Jordan Peele and was directed by Spike Lee. He discusses the writing and pitching process and what he’s learned along the way.

Dec 28, 2018 • 1h 34min
590. Log Line Contest 2018
Pilar and Aadip evaluate log lines sent in by listeners. Who will win ... and who will end up on the “But List?”

Dec 21, 2018 • 51min
589. Return of the Go-Getters
One sold a movie. One was nominated for a Webby. And one decided to just focus on being happy. Denise Cruz-Castino, Aydrea Walden and Mike Martin update.

Dec 14, 2018 • 28min
588. When Your Audience is Your Protagonist
The creative team at the video game company BioWare shares their insight into writing characters, story lines and action moments.

Dec 7, 2018 • 43min
587. Writing Trends in Review with Lee Jessup
Career coach Lee Jessup returns to discuss the writing trends popular in 2018 and shares what’s ahead for the new year.

Nov 30, 2018 • 41min
586. Kyle is AOK
Writer/editor Kyle Dodson discusses what he’s learned from being in the world of short-form content at the digital production company AOK. He also shares tips for new creatives moving to Los Angeles.

Nov 23, 2018 • 49min
585. Science!
Writer/Actor Taryn O’Neill discusses the ways that stories about science can entertain and change the world.

Nov 16, 2018 • 52min
584. OTN, BS and EH
With the help of writer Elena Zaretsky, Pilar explains the meaning of the mysterious red pen marks she makes on her students' scripts.