

On The Page
Pilar Alessandra
ON THE PAGE: Join professional script consultant Pilar Alessandra as she demystifies screenwriting and answers your questions about script craft and story.
Episodes
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Sep 1, 2017 • 45min
521. Christopher Vogler
Christopher Vogler, author of the landmark book "The Writer's Journey", discusses mythic structure, connectivity and "the wisdom of the body."

Aug 25, 2017 • 55min
520. Acquiring Life Rights
David Kessler spent years attempting to get life rights for the scripts he wanted to write. In this episode he shares his journey and provides tips for the passionate (and brave) screenwriter.

Aug 18, 2017 • 1h 13min
519. The Song Of My Movie: Take 2
It's another On The Page/Rock Solid mash-up as Pilar and Pat Francis read listener's log lines and play the songs that the writer would want on the soundtrack.

Aug 11, 2017 • 48min
518. Now That's Funny!
Want to get a laugh? Try some conflict and hostility. Peter Desberg, psychologist, teacher and author, explains it all to you.

Aug 4, 2017 • 55min
517. The Positive Press Tour
Silicon Valley writer Shawn Boxe talks about getting work, navigating the writers room and creating story while also battling cancer.

Jul 28, 2017 • 45min
516. Not a Cucumber Sandwich Party
The great Scotty Mullen returns to talk about his latest movie: Sharknado 5!

Jul 21, 2017 • 50min
515. The Script Supervisor
Time, place, pacing and continuity: these are just some of the responsibilities of a script supervisor. Sylvia Parker (Edge of Tomorrow, T2 Trainspotting, The Theory of Everything, Murder on the Orient Express), covers the details!

Jul 14, 2017 • 49min
514. Bend and Snap with Kiwi Smith
Kirsten (Kiwi) Smith, the co-writer of "Legally Blonde," "10 Things I Hate About You," "Ella Enchanted" and (in development) "The Expendabelles" and "Sister Act 3," talks about breaking story, creating set-pieces and discovering the "joy" of a character.

Jul 7, 2017 • 1h 2min
513. Character Arc
From inner wounds to onion chopping, Pilar and author Michael Hauge hash out the complex character arc of the on-screen protagonist.

Jun 30, 2017 • 52min
512. Dynamic Duo
Writing partners Lauren Hynek and Elizabeth Martin describe their journey from winning contests to writing the live action "Mulan" for Disney.


