The Young Screenwriters Podcast

A podcast by Young Screenwriters

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47 Episodes

  1. 027 - BLACK MIRROR SEASON 6: Story Analysis

    Published: 8/23/2023
  2. 026 - Taking Notes and Writers' Groups

    Published: 8/16/2023
  3. 025 - Best and Worst Lessons from THE WRITER'S JOURNEY by Christopher Vogler

    Published: 6/15/2023
  4. 024 - Best and Worst Lessons from SAVE THE CAT by Blake Snyder

    Published: 6/1/2023
  5. 023 - Stuck? Our Tips for FINISHING Your Screenplay

    Published: 5/17/2023
  6. 022 - Top 5 Screenwriting Rules (And When to Break Them)

    Published: 4/26/2023
  7. 021 - Strategies for Writing Natural Dialogue

    Published: 3/8/2023
  8. 020 - The Screenwriter's Formatting Guide for the Black List

    Published: 2/15/2023
  9. 019 - NYU Film Professor: Why Screenwriting Is Worth It

    Published: 2/8/2023
  10. 018 - Set Ups & Payoffs

    Published: 2/1/2023
  11. 017 - Dan Harmon's Story Circle and the Story Clock

    Published: 1/19/2023
  12. 016 - Revisions and Rewriting Your Screenplay

    Published: 1/4/2023
  13. 015 - TV vs Movies: What's Best for Your Story?

    Published: 12/21/2022
  14. 014 - Putting Words on the Page

    Published: 12/14/2022
  15. 013 - Dos and Don'ts of Exposition

    Published: 7/5/2021
  16. 012 - #1 Mistake Screenwriters Make

    Published: 6/21/2021
  17. 011 - What is Three Act Structure?

    Published: 6/9/2021
  18. 010 - Developing Ideas and Characters

    Published: 5/31/2021
  19. 009 - What Makes an Ending Good?

    Published: 4/21/2021
  20. 008 - What's the Deal with Film School?

    Published: 4/14/2021

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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!).