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520. Acquiring Life Rights Aug 25, 2017

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David Kessler spent years attempting to get life rights for the scripts he wanted to write. In this episode he shares his journey and provides tips for the passionate (and brave) screenwriter.

519. The Song Of My Movie: Take 2 Aug 18, 2017

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It's another On The Page/Rock Solid mash-up as Pilar and Pat Francis read listener's log lines and play the songs that the writer would want on the soundtrack.

518. Now That's Funny! Aug 11, 2017

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Want to get a laugh? Try some conflict and hostility. Peter Desberg, psychologist, teacher and author, explains it all to you.

517. The Positive Press Tour Aug 04, 2017

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Silicon Valley writer Shawn Boxe talks about getting work, navigating the writers room and creating story while also battling cancer.

516. Not a Cucumber Sandwich Party Jul 28, 2017

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The great Scotty Mullen returns to talk about his latest movie: Sharknado 5!

515. The Script Supervisor Jul 21, 2017

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Time, place, pacing and continuity: these are just some of the responsibilities of a script supervisor. Sylvia Parker (Edge of Tomorrow, T2 Trainspotting, The Theory of Everything, Murder on the Orient Express), covers the details!

514. Bend and Snap with Kiwi Smith Jul 14, 2017

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Kirsten (Kiwi) Smith, the co-writer of "Legally Blonde," "10 Things I Hate About You," "Ella Enchanted" and (in development) "The Expendabelles" and "Sister Act 3," talks about breaking story, creating set-pieces and discovering the "joy" of a character.

513. Character Arc Jul 07, 2017

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From inner wounds to onion chopping, Pilar and author Michael Hauge hash out the complex character arc of the on-screen protagonist.

512. Dynamic Duo Jun 30, 2017

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Writing partners Lauren Hynek and Elizabeth Martin describe their journey from winning contests to writing the live action "Mulan" for Disney.

511. Idea Think Tank Jun 23, 2017

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How do you find the next great story? Writers Jacob Coakley, Alicia Lomas-Gross, Amanda Torigiani, Nadia Madden and Neal Thibedeau share the ways they brainstorm new ideas and find character inspiration from news, work and life.

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