Conquering the Dreaded Second Act

In this episode, the first in a two-part series, Scott & Desiree start to break down the perils of story logic and having characters act in ways that make the "writing" visible.Read the full show notes here: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/resources-podcast/podcast-ep-77-story-lo ...  Show more

In this episode, Scott & Desiree talk about the top 10 tips for a screenwriter to keep in mind when it comes to what readers pay attention to.Read the full show notes here: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/resources-podcast/podcast-ep-76-top-10-tips-from-your-reader/ Hosted on Aca ...  Show more

Learn how to use dialectical structure to deepen your screenplay’s theme, character arcs, and emotional impact through a deep analysis of Adolescence Episode 2. Join us for a Special Thursday Night Writes! Our Happy Hour of Writing Exercises with Jake every Thursday night at 7:0 ...  Show more

Writers dread the idea of feeling confined by a structure, but what they don't realize, is that structure is one of the greatest gifts that they can be given as a writer. Structure = story, and the best films ever made know how to "play within the rules." Today, we go over those ...  Show more

Check out our premium TSL WORKSHOPS program here: https://tslworkshops.circle.so STORY ENGINE. Two words we so often dread, but let's be honest: the engine of your story is what POWERS your movie. It's make, or break. And today, we break down eight elements to test whether or not ...  Show more

If you haven't listened to last week's episode, jump back and make sure you're caught up, because this week, we're picking up at the midpoint. PLUS, as always, we answer your incredible questions, here, on The Screenwriting Life podcast! Make sure to subscribe to Popcorn Talk! - ...  Show more