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800. The Anatomy of Genres Dec 02, 2022

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Screenwriting teacher and author John Truby reveals how to master and transcend genre by understanding their unique story systems and philosophies.

799. Meg LeFauve Nov 25, 2022

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The writer of the Oscar winning film Inside Out talks about her new movie My Father's Dragon and how she builds story from theme and emotion.

798. The Year of Getting It Nov 18, 2022

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We check back in with writer Kris Crenwelge after her "year of going for it" earned her three writers' fellowships, staffing on an animated show and a new job on the series True Lies on CBS.

797. Lunchtime Punchlines Nov 11, 2022

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Brandon Childs was only a PA when he started adding jokes to the lunch order e-mail. Before long he was brought into the writers room on Black Monday, Kenan and, most recently, Netflix's new comedy Blockbuster.

796. Seeing Through the Lens Nov 04, 2022

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Cinematographer Sarah Whelden talks about how she holds the vision of the director, looking through the lens to help capture theme, tone and story.

795. The Commonwealth of Writers Oct 28, 2022

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As British writer Sam Benjamin discusses the release of his new film The Payday he's joined by Elizabeth McKenzie from Australia and Dawn Ius from Canada to discuss the challenges of writing in their home country, the lure of Los Angeles and the love of their genres.

794. Story Maverick Oct 21, 2022

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Andy Raymer shares writing and industry information gleaned from his experience as a writer, creative exec, independent producer and script consultant.

793. Cocktails and Covid Oct 14, 2022

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Actor/writer Cynthia Gravinese decided to stop feeling powerless and write a web series about the people and place she loved. When Covid hit her hard and she lost the ability to speak, she did the same thing all over again.

792. Playlist to Page Oct 07, 2022

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Pilar and her husband Pat brainstorm film and TV show premises inspired by song titles in Pat's playlist. A fun way to find your next script idea!

791. Putting Themself on the Page Sep 30, 2022

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Vanessa Benton wrote their "F-it" script and broke through. Now they're a writer for Netflix projects Sandman and Fate: The Winx Saga, writing the dark fiction that they love.

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