How I Write: A Podcast About Screenwriting

Latest Episodes:

Elizabeth Ito (City Of Ghosts) Dec 16, 2021

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The creator of one of 2021's most uplifting and inclusive animated series discusses her improvisational method for writing naturalistic dialogue, and why the best kids TV shows don't talk down to their audience. Written and hosted by Al Horner, produced by Kamil Dymek, with music by Nafets and Oliver Knowles.

How I Write is a Script Apart podcast, presented by Arc Studio Pro – the screenwriting software that lets writers stay focused on the stories they're trying to tell. Get your free trial today by visiting ArcStudioPro.com.

Bush + Renz (Antebellum) Dec 09, 2021

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The creators of last year's powerful Antebellum break down the balance between activism and entertainment in their politically-charged work, and share their tips on crafting effective twists. Written and hosted by Al Horner, produced by Kamil Dymek, with music by Nafets and Oliver Knowles.

Sam Boyd (Love Life) Dec 02, 2021

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The creator of the moving HBO Max series Love Life discusses how "productive procrastination" and applying action verbs to the beginning and end of each scene helps him write affecting drama. Written and hosted by Al Horner, produced by Kamil Dymek, with music by Nafets and Oliver Knowles.

Gennifer Hutchison (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul) Nov 25, 2021

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The screenwriter behind gripping episodes of Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul and Amazon's upcoming Lord of the Rings series explains why she's attracted to stories about "ordinary people in extraordinary situations." Written and hosted by Al Horner, produced by Kamil Dymek, with music by Nafets and Oliver Knowles.

Will Collins (Wolfwalkers) Nov 18, 2021

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The screenwriter behind Cartoon Saloon's jaw-dropping animation Wolfwalkers discusses writing his way to an Oscar nomination one fifteen-minute burst of creativity at a time. Written and hosted by Al Horner, produced by Kamil Dymek, with music by Nafets and Oliver Knowles.

David Gordon Green (Halloween Kills) Nov 11, 2021

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The writer-director of 2018's Halloween, Halloween Kills and an upcoming trilogy of Exorcist sequels on how drawing, bike rides and ice baths became key to his creative routine. Written and hosted by Al Horner, produced by Kamil Dymek, with music by Nafets and Oliver Knowles.

Jim Cummings (The Beta Test, Thunder Road) Nov 11, 2021

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The Beta Test star reveals why he loves "writing out loud" and why making podcast versions of his first drafts complete with music and SFX is key to his creative process. Written and hosted by Al Horner, produced by Kamil Dymek, with music by Nafets and Oliver Knowles.

How I Write is presented by Arc Studio Pro – the screenwriting software that lets writers stay focused on the stories they're trying to tell. Get your free trial today by visiting ArcStudioPro.com.

Misha Green (Lovecraft Country) Nov 11, 2021

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The Lovecraft Country creator explains why she loves "stories of physical and metaphorical survival" – and the screenwriting tips and tricks that she uses to write them. Written and hosted by Al Horner, produced by Kamil Dymek, with music by Nafets and Oliver Knowles.

Introducing How I Write Nov 02, 2021

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Say hello to How I Write – a podcast about the highs, lows and workflows of screenwriting. Launches Friday November 12th. Presented by Arc Studio Pro. https://www.arcstudiopro.com/how-i-write