PlotPoints Podcast

By Mark Sevi

Mark Sevi, a professional scriptwriter, with a motley crew of professional filmmakers, students and oddballs, talks about show business with an emphasis on writing and scriptwriting techniques and tip... more

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PlotPoints Podcast episodes:

June 13, 2025 Plotpoints Podcast Episode 311, 2025.06.13
SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE!
Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast!
Mark Sevi
Show Notes June, 13, 2025 Episode #311
This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com
GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING
CLASSES and SEMINARS
SHAMELESS PROMOS:

Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft
and
JUST RELEASED!
CURIOUS? CONFUSED? CONFOUNDED?
Scriptwriting can be all that and more. Thankfully, there are ways to make the
process of putting a script together easier.
This book is one of those tools.
Thirty years of professional writing experience has gone into making the writing of a script direct and simpler.
Professional writer and writing teacher Mark Sevi presents a step-by-step way to get started and
finish your script.
On Amazon, Ebook or Paperback
=============_______________________________________________________________________
A Scriptwriting Manual for All Writers!
On AMAZON
SHOW DETAILS
00:00:00 INTRO
Podcast theme music by Mark Sevi, Interstitial Music by Maxko
00:00:00 USELESS CHATTER!
Seminars and Classes
00:2:30 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WATCHING?… Read the rest
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19min
May 30, 2025 Plotpoints Podcast Episode 310, 2025.05.30
SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE!
Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast!
Mark Sevi w/Author Christopher Stires
Show Notes May 30, 2025 Episode #310
This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com
GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING
CLASSES and SEMINARS
SHAMELESS PROMOS:

Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft
and
A Scriptwriting Manual for All Writers!
On AMAZON
SHOW DETAILS
00:00:00 INTRO
Podcast theme music by Mark Sevi, Interstitial Music by Maxko
00:00:00 USELESS CHATTER!
Seminars and Classes
00:2:30 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING ON?
#articles #script #book
00:08:00 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WATCHING?
#nonnas #charade duster
00:08:00 TOP 5 ASSASSIN/HIT MAN MOVIES
#thekiller #munich #johnwick #bourne #wanted
#bladerunner #hitman #theprofessional #themechanic #nocountryforoldmen
00:16:00 QUOTE / BUH BYE
“Good dialogue illuminates what people are not saying.”— Robert Towne
<img decoding="async" class="wp-image-7532 aligncenter" data-tf-not-load src="https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/scriptwriting_classes_logo-.png" alt="marks sevi's scriptwriting classes" width="341" height="184" />
Need a Writing Class? For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org
<img decoding="async" class="wp-image-7514 aligncenter" data-tf-not-load src="https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow.png" alt="ocscreenwriters logo" width="296" height="89" srcset="https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow.png 1194w, https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow-300x90.png 300w, https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow-1024x309.png 1024w, https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow-768x232.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px" />
#ocscreenwriters @ocscreenwriters
www.ocscreenwriters.com – by writers for writers. Be Inspired, Do Good Work!
QUESTIONS? COMMENTS? 919-Scripts (919) 727-4787
HEY!… Read the rest
...more
16min
May 16, 2025 Plotpoints Podcast Episode 309, 2025.05.16
SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE!
Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast!
Mark Sevi and Guests
Show Notes May 16, 2025 Episode #309
This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com
GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING
CLASSES and SEMINARS
SHAMELESS PROMOS:

Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft
and
A Scriptwriting Manual for All Writers!
On AMAZON
SHOW DETAILS
00:00:00 INTRO
Podcast theme music by Mark Sevi, Interstitial Music by Maxko
00:00:00 USELESS CHATTER!
Seminars and Classes
00:2:30 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WATCHING?
#you
00:07:00 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING ON?
#article #script
00:12:00 WORKSHOPS
00:16:00 QUOTE / BUH BYE

<img decoding="async" class="wp-image-7532 aligncenter" data-tf-not-load src="https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/scriptwriting_classes_logo-.png" alt="marks sevi's scriptwriting classes" width="341" height="184" />
Need a Writing Class? For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org
<img decoding="async" class="wp-image-7514 aligncenter" data-tf-not-load src="https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow.png" alt="ocscreenwriters logo" width="296" height="89" srcset="https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow.png 1194w, https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow-300x90.png 300w, https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow-1024x309.png 1024w, https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow-768x232.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px" />
#ocscreenwriters @ocscreenwriters
www.ocscreenwriters.com – by writers for writers. Be Inspired, Do Good Work!
QUESTIONS? COMMENTS? 919-Scripts (919) 727-4787
HEY! Tell us what is your favorite Scifi, Romantic Comedy or Comic Book movie? Call (919) Scripts (919/727.4787) and shout it out to us.… Read the rest
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22min
May 02, 2025 Plotpoints Podcast Episode 308, 2025.05.02
SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE!
Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast!
Mark Sevi and Guests
Show Notes May 02, 2025 Episode #308
This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com
GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING
CLASSES and SEMINARS
SHAMELESS PROMOS:

Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft
and
A Scriptwriting Manual for All Writers!
On AMAZON
SHOW DETAILS
R.I.P Val Kilmer #valkilmer
00:00:00 INTRO
Podcast theme music by Mark Sevi, Interstitial Music by Maxko
00:00:00 USELESS CHATTER!
Seminars and Classes
00:6:00 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WATCHING?
#you #jag #greatestamericanhero #coach
00:00:00 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING ON?
#article #script
00:08:00 TOP 1980’s TV on AMAZON PRIME
#JAG #moonlighting #greatestamericanhero #coach #spenserforhire #sinners
00:10:00 PASSION!
00:16:00 QUOTE / BUH BYE

<img decoding="async" class="wp-image-7532 aligncenter" data-tf-not-load src="https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/scriptwriting_classes_logo-.png" alt="marks sevi's scriptwriting classes" width="341" height="184" />
Need a Writing Class? For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org
<img decoding="async" class="wp-image-7514 aligncenter" data-tf-not-load src="https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow.png" alt="ocscreenwriters logo" width="296" height="89" srcset="https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow.png 1194w, https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow-300x90.png 300w, https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow-1024x309.png 1024w, https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow-768x232.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px" />
#ocscreenwriters @ocscreenwriters
www.ocscreenwriters.com – by writers for writers. Be Inspired, Do Good Work!
QUESTIONS? COMMENTS? 919-Scripts (919) 727-4787
HEY! Tell us what is your favorite Scifi, Romantic Comedy or Comic Book movie?… Read the rest
...more
18min
April 18, 2025 Plotpoints Podcast Episode 307, 2025.04.18
SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE!
Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast!
Mark Sevi and Guests
Show Notes April 18, 2025 Episode #307
This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com
GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING
CLASSES and SEMINARS
SHAMELESS PROMOS:

Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft
and
A Scriptwriting Manual for All Writers!
On AMAZON
SHOW DETAILS
R.I.P Val Kilmer #valkilmer
00:00:00 INTRO
Podcast theme music by Mark Sevi, Interstitial Music by Maxko
00:00:00 USELESS CHATTER!
Seminars and Classes
00:4:00 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WATCHING?
#wakingthedead #silentwitness #jag #thejetty
00:08:00 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING ON?
#scripts #article #classes #rewrite
00:09:00 TOP VAL KILMER MOVIES
#tombstone #kisskissbangbang #batman #topgun #wonderland #theghostandthedarkness #killmeagain #thedoors
00:12:00 KNOW YOUR VILLAIN and THEIR AGENDA
00:15:00 VAL KILMER QUOTE / BUH BYE
I’m your huckleberry. / You’re a daisy if you do.
<img decoding="async" class="wp-image-7532 aligncenter" data-tf-not-load src="https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/scriptwriting_classes_logo-.png" alt="marks sevi's scriptwriting classes" width="341" height="184" />
Need a Writing Class? For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org
<img decoding="async" class="wp-image-7514 aligncenter" data-tf-not-load src="https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow.png" alt="ocscreenwriters logo" width="296" height="89" srcset="https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow.png 1194w, https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow-300x90.png 300w, https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow-1024x309.png 1024w, https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow-768x232.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px" />
#ocscreenwriters @ocscreenwriters
www.ocscreenwriters.com – by writers for writers.… Read the rest
...more
17min
April 04, 2025 Plotpoints Podcast Episode 306, 2025.04.04
SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE!
Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast!
Mark Sevi and Guests
Show Notes April 04, 2025 Episode #306
This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com
GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING
CLASSES and SEMINARS
SHAMELESS PROMOS:

Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft
and
A Scriptwriting Manual for All Writers!
On AMAZON
SHOW DETAILS
00:00:00 INTRO
Podcast theme music by Mark Sevi, Interstitial Music by Maxko
00:00:00 USELESS CHATTER!
Seminars and Classes
00:4:00 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WATCHING?
#theresidence #upppermiddlebogan #jag
00:08:00 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING ON?
#scripts #article #classes #newscript
00:09:00 TOP TEN MOVIE OPENINGS
#jaws #trainspotting #bladerunner #raidersofthelostark #historyofviolence #scream #matrix #socialnetwork #windriver
00:12:00 RANT: JUST WRITE!
00:15:00 WRITER’S QUOTE / BUH BYE
I don’t need an alarm clock. My ideas wake me up ~ Ray Bradbury
<img decoding="async" class="wp-image-7532 aligncenter" data-tf-not-load src="https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/scriptwriting_classes_logo-.png" alt="marks sevi's scriptwriting classes" width="341" height="184" />
Need a Writing Class? For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org
<img decoding="async" class="wp-image-7514 aligncenter" data-tf-not-load src="https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow.png" alt="ocscreenwriters logo" width="296" height="89" srcset="https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow.png 1194w, https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow-300x90.png 300w, https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow-1024x309.png 1024w, https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow-768x232.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px" />
#ocscreenwriters @ocscreenwriters
www.ocscreenwriters.com – by writers for writers. Be Inspired, Do Good Work!… Read the rest
...more
19min
March 21, 2025 Plotpoints Podcast Episode 305, 2025.03.21
SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE!
Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast!
Mark Sevi and Guests
Show Notes March 21, 2025 Episode #305
This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com
GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING
CLASSES and SEMINARS
SHAMELESS PROMOS:

Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft
<img decoding="async" class="wp-image-7513 aligncenter" data-tf-not-load src="https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo03.png" alt="" width="396" height="77" srcset="https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo03.png 581w, https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo03-300x58.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px" />
A Scriptwriting Manual for All Writers!
On AMAZON
SHOW DETAILS
00:00:00 INTRO
Podcast theme music by Mark Sevi, Interstitial Music by Maxko
00:00:00 USELESS CHATTER!
Seminars and Classes
00:4:00 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WATCHING?
#mo #menwhobuiltamerica #viennablood #invicincible
00:06:30 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING ON?
#scripts #article #classes #newscript
00:09:00 RANT
00:14:30 WRITERS QUOTE
As a writer you should not judge, you should understand. Ernest Hemingway
00:15:00 BUH BYE
<img decoding="async" class="wp-image-7532 aligncenter" data-tf-not-load src="https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/scriptwriting_classes_logo-.png" alt="marks sevi's scriptwriting classes" width="341" height="184" />
Need a Writing Class? For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org
<img decoding="async" class="wp-image-7514 aligncenter" data-tf-not-load src="https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow.png" alt="ocscreenwriters logo" width="296" height="89" srcset="https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow.png 1194w, https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow-300x90.png 300w, https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow-1024x309.png 1024w, https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow-768x232.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px" />
#ocscreenwriters @ocscreenwriters
www.ocscreenwriters.com – by writers for writers. Be Inspired, Do Good Work!
QUESTIONS? COMMENTS? 919-Scripts (919) 727-4787
HEY! Tell us what is your favorite Scifi, Romantic Comedy or Comic Book movie?… Read the rest
...more
16min
March 07, 2025 Plotpoints Podcast Episode 304, 2025.03.07
SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE!
Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast!
Mark Sevi and Guests
Show Notes March 07, 2025 Episode #304
This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com
GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING
CLASSES and SEMINARS
SHAMELESS PROMOS:

Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft
<img decoding="async" class="wp-image-7513 aligncenter" data-tf-not-load src="https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo03.png" alt="" width="396" height="77" srcset="https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo03.png 581w, https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo03-300x58.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px" />
A Scriptwriting Manual for All Writers!
On AMAZON
SHOW DETAILS
00:00:00 INTRO
Podcast theme music by Mark Sevi, Interstitial Music by Maxko
00:00:00 USELESS CHATTER!
Seminars and Classes
00:2:00 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WATCHING?
#mo #monarchoftheglen #centerseat #startrek
00:04:00 GENE HACKMAN RIP
#frenchconnection #conversation #nowayout #unforgiven #getshorty #birdcage
00:06:00 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING ON?
#script #article #classes #newscript
00:09:00 THE BUSINESS OF HOLLYWOOD
00:15:00 THE SUBSTANCE
#demimoore #claudiafargeat
00:17:00 WRITERS QUOTE
Write Truthfully in Imaginary Circumstances— Mark Sevi
00:18:00 BUH BYE
<img decoding="async" class="wp-image-7532 aligncenter" data-tf-not-load src="https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/scriptwriting_classes_logo-.png" alt="marks sevi's scriptwriting classes" width="341" height="184" />
Need a Writing Class? For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org
<img decoding="async" class="wp-image-7514 aligncenter" data-tf-not-load src="https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow.png" alt="ocscreenwriters logo" width="296" height="89" srcset="https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow.png 1194w, https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow-300x90.png 300w, https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow-1024x309.png 1024w, https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo-slideshow-768x232.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px" />
#ocscreenwriters @ocscreenwriters
www.ocscreenwriters.com – by writers for writers. Be Inspired, Do Good Work!
QUESTIONS?… Read the rest
...more
19min
February 21, 2025 Plotpoints Podcast Episode 303, 2025.02.21
SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE!
Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast!
Mark Sevi and Guests
Show Notes February 21, 2025 Episode #303
This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com
GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING
CLASSES and SEMINARS
SHAMELESS PROMOS:

Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft
<img decoding="async" class="wp-image-7513 aligncenter" data-tf-not-load src="https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo03.png" alt="" width="396" height="77" srcset="https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo03.png 581w, https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo03-300x58.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px" />
A Scriptwriting Manual for All Writers!
On AMAZON
SHOW DETAILS
00:00:00 INTRO
Podcast theme music by Mark Sevi, Interstitial Music by Maxko
Mark is Joined by Writer Chris Stires
Chris’ bio at end of show notes
00:00:00 USELESS CHATTER!
Seminars and Classes
00:4:00 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WATCHING?
#pitchblack #aleagueoftheirown #fallingskies #anora #arcane #conclave
00:06:00 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING ON?
#creaturefeature #script #article #classes #newscript
00:10:00 TOP 5 CIVIL RIGHTS THEMED MOVIES
#lincoln #42 #munich #rememberthetitans #hiddenfigures
Chris
#hiddenfigures #greenbook #greatdebaters #rememberthetitans #thehateugive
Mark
00:00:14 OSCAR(r) PREDICTIONS
Chris / Mark
Best Picture: Wicked / Conclave
Best Actor: Ralph Fiennes / Timothy Chalament
Best Actress: Demi Moore / Mikey Madison
Best Original Script: September 5th / The Brutalist
Best Adapted Screenplay: Conclave / Conclave
00:16:00 WRITERS QUOTE
Start writing, no matter what.… Read the rest
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19min
February 07, 2025 Plotpoints Podcast Episode 302, 2025.02.07
SCRIPTWRITING TALK AND MORE!
Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast!
Mark Sevi and Guests
Show Notes February 7, 2025 Episode #302
This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com
GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING
CLASSES and SEMINARS
SHAMELESS PROMOS:

Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft
<img decoding="async" class="wp-image-7513 aligncenter" data-tf-not-load src="https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo03.png" alt="" width="396" height="77" srcset="https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo03.png 581w, https://plotpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/logo03-300x58.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px" />
A Scriptwriting Manual for All Writers!
On AMAZON
SHOW DETAILS
00:00:00 INTRO
Podcast theme music by Mark Sevi, Interstitial Music by Maxko
Mark is Joined by Writer Chris Stires
Chris’ bio at end of show notes
00:00:00 USELESS CHATTER!
Seminars and Classes
00:2:00 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WATCHING?
#montywalsh #paradise #huntingparty #americanprimeval
00:05:00 WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING ON?
#creaturefeature #script #article #classes
00:10:00 TOP 5 HIGH SCHOOL MOVIES
#superbad #21jumpstreet #easya #fridaynightlights #brick
Chris
#thehateyougive #edgeof17 #wordsonabathroomwall #sexeducation #easya
Mark
00:15:00 WRITERS QUOTE
A lot of my ideas were crap, but bad ideas help get the ball rolling too. And bad ideas lead to better ideas.… Read the rest
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18min

FAQs about PlotPoints Podcast:

How many episodes does PlotPoints Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 230 episodes available.