The Young Screenwriters Podcast
A podcast by Young Screenwriters
47 Episodes
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027 - BLACK MIRROR SEASON 6: Story Analysis
Published: 8/23/2023 -
026 - Taking Notes and Writers' Groups
Published: 8/16/2023 -
025 - Best and Worst Lessons from THE WRITER'S JOURNEY by Christopher Vogler
Published: 6/15/2023 -
024 - Best and Worst Lessons from SAVE THE CAT by Blake Snyder
Published: 6/1/2023 -
023 - Stuck? Our Tips for FINISHING Your Screenplay
Published: 5/17/2023 -
022 - Top 5 Screenwriting Rules (And When to Break Them)
Published: 4/26/2023 -
021 - Strategies for Writing Natural Dialogue
Published: 3/8/2023 -
020 - The Screenwriter's Formatting Guide for the Black List
Published: 2/15/2023 -
019 - NYU Film Professor: Why Screenwriting Is Worth It
Published: 2/8/2023 -
018 - Set Ups & Payoffs
Published: 2/1/2023 -
017 - Dan Harmon's Story Circle and the Story Clock
Published: 1/19/2023 -
016 - Revisions and Rewriting Your Screenplay
Published: 1/4/2023 -
015 - TV vs Movies: What's Best for Your Story?
Published: 12/21/2022 -
014 - Putting Words on the Page
Published: 12/14/2022 -
013 - Dos and Don'ts of Exposition
Published: 7/5/2021 -
012 - #1 Mistake Screenwriters Make
Published: 6/21/2021 -
011 - What is Three Act Structure?
Published: 6/9/2021 -
010 - Developing Ideas and Characters
Published: 5/31/2021 -
009 - What Makes an Ending Good?
Published: 4/21/2021 -
008 - What's the Deal with Film School?
Published: 4/14/2021
What makes a screenplay exceptional? How can you punch through the slush pile as an up-and-coming screenwriter? What does it take to become a successful writer in Hollywood? In the Young Screenwriters Podcast, Alexie Basil, Theo Luoma, and Adam Schaller share hard-won insights from their experience breaking into the film industry and establishing themselves as professional screenwriters and storytellers. Joined by NYU Film Professor John Warren and other special guests, they break down advanced-level storytelling techniques, practical strategies for navigating the film industry, and uplifting anecdotes to get you writing and networking. Whether you’re a brand-new screenwriter looking for mentorship or are a seasoned professional eager for a laugh (and the occasional screenwriting nugget!).