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Aug 4, 2014 • 56min
Ep 69 – Patrick Ewald
Epic Pictures CEO Patrick Ewald talks about the international sales market and foreign film sales, what he likes to see in a pitch meeting, the future of film and TV financing and distribution, what Epic’s mandate is and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to […]

Jul 21, 2014 • 58min
Ep 68 – Craig Doyle
Undateable TV writer/producer, Craig Doyle talks about landing his first writing gig, the differences in writing for single camera vs. multi camera shows, how he deals with procrastination, what makes great comedy and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at @ScriptsScribes.

Jul 14, 2014 • 50min
Ep 67 – Doug Griffin
The Story Company Director of Development, Doug Griffin talks about pitch meetings, the value (or problem) with attachments, what makes up high concept ideas and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at @ScriptsScribes.

Jun 30, 2014 • 43min
Ep 66 – Donyea Rochlin
True Pictures Head of Development, Donyea Rochlin talks about the development process from an exec’s point-of-view, taking meetings with writers out of L.A., how much she considers budget when reading a script, what True Pictures is up to and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us […]

Jun 23, 2014 • 47min
Ep 65 – Cliff Dorfman
Entourage and Warrior screenwriter Cliff Dorfman talks about how to prepare a pitch, choosing the right representation, the importance of finding your brand and voice as a writer, the challenges of doing a big budget reboot of The Crow and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to […]

Jun 16, 2014 • 39min
Ep 64 – Guy Goldstein
WriterDuet creator Guy Goldstein talks about his feature rich screenwriting software, touches on the future of WriterDuet, explains his other service ReadThrough.com where real voice actors read screenplays for writers for free and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at @ScriptsScribes.

Jun 9, 2014 • 50min
Ep 63 – Eddie Gamarra
Eddie Gamarra, a literary manager and producer at The Gotham Group, dives into the world of literary adaptations for film and TV. He discusses the synergy between literary agents and film managers, and whether self-publishing is a smart path for book IP. Eddie also explores the animation market, highlighting the importance of short-form storytelling and humor. Additionally, he shares unconventional methods for finding talent, blending personal anecdotes with essential tips for aspiring writers eyeing a career in screenwriting.

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Jun 2, 2014 • 1h 5min
Ep 62 – Scott Carr
Scott Carr, a literary manager and producer at Management SGC, shares insights from his journey in the film industry, from farm life in Canada to Hollywood success. He emphasizes the importance of personal branding for writers and the entrepreneurial spirit needed to thrive. Carr discusses the skepticism surrounding screenwriting contests and the unique challenges faced by international screenwriters. He also highlights the necessity of evoking emotion in scripts and the evolving perspectives that diverse voices bring to storytelling.

May 19, 2014 • 46min
Ep 61 – Higgins and Siegel
C.O.W.L. co-creators Kyle Higgins and Alec Siegel explain how C.O.W.L. started with a short film, how film and comic book scripts differ, what aspiring comic writers can do to get noticed by editors, if success as a comic book writer translates into notoriety as a screenwriter and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like […]

May 12, 2014 • 43min
Ep 60 – Franklin Leonard
The Black List founder, Franklin Leonard explains why he created The Black List, writers campaigning for scores, how readers are hired and what their qualifications are, why studios and production companies don’t tend to accept unsolicited screenplays and much more. Listen to the entire interview below. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an […]