On The Page

Well, 1/4 page really. Pilar and Ryan Budds read and evaluate listener submissions with the help of Mike Siegel.

Do video game characters have backstories? Could Breaking Bad become a video game? Game writer Susan O'Connor reveals all.

Molly Shannon from Saturday Night LIVE, TV and Movies talks about creating characters.

Gordy Hoffman talks about the Blue Cat Screenplay Competition and about what works on the page.

Screenwriter and TV producer Paul Guyot returns to talk about pitches, meetings and being good in the room.

Writer Russ McGarry talks about his wrestling documentary, writing on Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja (Disney XD), and his podcast.

Writer Tremor Temchin - former agent assistant, writer's assistant and celebrity assistant - shares what he's learned about writing and about the industry. (pardon the echo)

Pilar goes through the structure of 8 different story-telling templates from "Origin Stories" to "Puzzle Movies." NOTE: The "echoes" of the new studio affect the sound quality of this episode. Apologies in advance.

Theater fundamentals for screenwriters as discussed by playwright / Film Instructor Steven Wolfson. Take his advice and audiences won't be tempted to step out for sushi during your second act.

Can a car door protect you from a bullet? How do you know when a criminal is lying Writers Dave Merlino (former Federal law Enforcement Supervisor) and Dustin Sweet provide answers.