In this first writing-focused episode, we talk about the kind of rejection that lives inside the writing process itself.

We talk about writing for hire versus writing for yourself. About rejecting each other’s ideas in a partnership, not placating each other for the sake of harmony, and navigating notes that don't necessarily make something “better,” just different. 

We get into the energy of a writer’s room and that very real feeling when a story stalls, and the equally real rush when something finally clicks. We talk about using voice notes to capture ideas before they evaporate, commissioned development work versus building something from scratch, and Sasha shares a bit about the project she’s developing out of her deal with New Metric. This one is less about public rejection and more about the private negotiations that happen in the work itself.

Also: in honour of our writing episodes, we’ve updated our Everyday, People Resource & Reference Library with 2 new screenplay drops. This includes scripts from this year’s Oscar-nominated films including Sinners, F1, and Sentimental Value. lPlus a second collection of recent studio releases like Materialists, Is This Thing On?, and No Other Choice.

And yes. One day Sasha will figure out a camera angle where her hair isn’t chaotic and her glasses don’t reflect her screen the entire episode. But not today.

Enjoy Part 1.