What does a TV showrunner actually do and what does it really take to run a television show. In this episode, working TV writers and showrunners share the best showrunning advice they have learned while creating and running TV series.

You will hear insights on how showrunners protect story and creative instincts, how writers rooms actually function, why story matters more than jokes, how character arcs are planned across seasons, and what it is like working on major franchises like Marvel, network television, and comedy series.

This episode features advice from writers and creators behind shows like On Call, King of the Hill, Jane the Virgin, Loki, Cobra Kai, Saturday Night Live, Frasier, and more, along with showrunning lessons learned along the way.

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Join the Make a Short Film in 21 Days Challenge here 👉 https://www.skool.com/screenwriting-1697/plansIf you’ve been saying “I want to make a short film someday” —make that someday this February. 🎬Inside the Screenwriting Success Club, we’re doing a💪 Make a Short Film in 21 Days Challenge 💪📅 February 12 – March 5You’ll have 21 days (which is more than enough time) to create a short film from start to finish.🎯 IMPORTANT: You must be a Premium member to participate👉👉👉 JOIN THE PREMIUM PLAN HERE:🔥 https://www.skool.com/screenwriting-1697/plans🎥 Film Requirements (Only 3!)To keep this fun, creative, and doable, there are only three rules:Max 3 charactersMax 3 locationsOne character must be named MaxYour film can be:⏱️ 10 seconds to 10 minutes🎭 Made with real actors, AI, or both📱 Can totally be filmed on your phone (I made my last 6 short films on an iPhone) and I'll be going over this in our first meeting.🧠 Weekly Support (Optional)We’ll be hosting optional weekly Zoom check-ins every Thursday, covering:Writing the script & pre-productionProductionPost-productionSo you’re never stuck wondering what to do next.🏆 Winner Gets:A trophyA custom Screenwriting Success Club fidget spinnerAND at our final meeting, I’ll show everyone how to get the winning film on IMDb — live, in real timeIf you’re ready to stop watching films made by other people and actually make one yourself,Join the Screenwriting Success Club and make a short film in 21 days or less.👉 Join the Premium Plan:🔥 https://www.skool.com/screenwriting-1697/plans🔥👉 Want to learn more about the club first?https://www.skool.com/screenwriting-1697/about

In this episode, we break down how to write a logline that actually sells your screenplay — to producers, managers, agents, contests, and pitch rooms.This video is pulled from a live group meeting inside the Screenwriting Success Club, where writers learn how to write, finish, and sell their scripts.🏆 Join the Screenwriting Success Club on Skool👉 https://www.skool.com/screenwriting-1697/about

Whether you’re writing a feature film, TV pilot, short film, or preparing for contests and fellowships, your logline is often the first — and only — thing people read. This episode will help you make it count.In this video and the SSC, You’ll learn:✅ What a logline really is (and what it’s NOT)✅ Why you should aim for 30 words or less✅ How comedy loglines can sell a script✅ How to brainstorm loglines to find the one that works✅ A simple method to get feedback from other writers✅ Why streaming platforms change your logline (sometimes for better, sometimes worse)If you’re serious about screenwriting and don’t want to sit on unfinished scripts for years, join the Screenwriting Succeess Club on Skool at 👉 https://www.skool.com/screenwriting-1697/aboutWith the Screenwriting Success Club, you can attend group meetings, get courses, interviews with working writers, and a community of screenwriters actually finishing scripts.Want just the Sell a Screeplay Course without the community? Find that @ https://jordanimiola.thinkific.com/courses/sell-a-screenplayTAKE other Screenwriting Courses @ https://jordanimiola.thinkific.com/ Get 1-on-1 Screenwriting Coaching @ https://www.screenwritingcoaching.comSubscribe for more Screenwriters Talk Screenwriting 🎉#screenwriting #loglines #sellingscreenplays #filmmaking #screenwritertips

The Grateful 10 Episode — Screenwriters Talk Screenwriting (2025)

In this special gratitude-themed episode, screenwriters and actors reflect on the creative wins, unexpected breakthroughs, and personal growth that shaped their year. The entertainment industry can be unpredictable—long waits, stalled momentum, sudden surprises—but today we’re focusing on the moments that made it all worthwhile.

Featuring:
Gloria Garayua, Gloria Tsai, Elena Dizon, and Jordan Imiola

Whether you’re a working writer or just beginning your screenwriting journey, these stories of gratitude, resilience, and artistic evolution will inspire you to appreciate your own creative path.

In This Episode:

• Creative breakthroughs and new acting/writing opportunities

• Lessons that reshaped careers

• Finished scripts and projects (big and small!)

• Collaborations, friendships, and community support

• And so much more we're grateful for this year

Join us for a heartwarming and motivational conversation about the joys—and the journey—of being a storyteller.

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• Weekly group meetings

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• Full access to on-demand courses and pro interviews

VIP Plan includes everything in Premium plus:

• Two monthly 1-on-1 coaching calls

• Live table reads with professional actors

• Quarterly group courses

Black Friday pricing ends soon. Lock in 70% off and start writing your movie today.

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Want to get Scary Good at screenwriting? 👻In this episode of Screenwriters Talk Screenwriting, Jordan Imiola breaks down 10 steps to writing a horror movie — with examples from A Quiet Place, Alien, Jaws, Scream, Friday the 13th, Child’s Play, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Insidious, Psycho, and more.

Learn How To Write a Horror Movie with the Horror Movie Writing Course inside the Screenwriting Success Club

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If you’re serious about becoming a better screenwriter, join the Screenwriting Success Club, where writers finish scripts faster, get feedback, and learn how to turn their stories into screenplays producers want to read.

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🎄 Write a Christmas Movie in 45 Days starts Wednesday, November 5th!

Join screenwriter and producer Jordan Imiola (writer of the award-winning Christmas movie, Christmas Staycation) and a supportive community of writers as we write a brand-new Christmas movie — just 2 pages a day — and have a finished 90-page holiday feature before Christmas!

Inside the Screenwriting Success Club, you’ll also get:

✅ On-demand screenwriting courses for beginners and pros

✅ Weekly writing sessions

✅ Table reads with pro actors

✅ A fun, encouraging community that keeps you accountable

✅ A growing library of lessons on writing, pitching, and selling your scripts

✅ Monthly screenwriting goals group and More!

Whether you love Hallmark-style rom-coms, holiday comedies, or heartfelt family films, this challenge will help you finally write your own Christmas movie — and actually finish it!

🎅 Join the Write a Christmas Movie in 45 Days Challenge and make this your most creative holiday season yet!

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Michael Waldron shares how he went from being a production assistant on Community and Rick and Morty to becoming the showrunner of Loki and creator of Heels. And eventually creating the new show, Chad Powers.

Hosts Jordan Imiola, Kerstin Porter, and Rund Shami talk with Michael about:

• Breaking into Hollywood from the ground up

• How Rick and Morty shaped his writing voice

• Balancing character and spectacle in Loki

• The challenges (and rewards) of running your own TV show

Michael’s journey is a masterclass in perseverance and passion. A must-listen for aspiring screenwriters and TV writers.

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What is script coverage, and how can it help (or hurt) your screenwriting career? In this episode of Screenwriters Talk Screenwriting, Jordan Imiola and David Wingert dive deep into the world of professional script notes — from studio coverage to film festivals to today’s shifting industry.Between the two of them, they've worked on all sides of coverage: reading scripts, receiving notes, and now helping writers find better, more supportive options. David has read for Final Draft, Coverfly, SlamDance, Paramount, Austin Film Festival, and more. Together, we break down:🎬 What coverage really is and why it matters📚 What studio readers and festival judges are actually looking for⚡ The biggest mistakes writers make when submitting scripts📉 Why so many coverage services are shutting down right now🌟 Why ScriptReads.com is a stronger alternative — real screenwriters with produced credits giving feedback that helps your story growIf you’ve ever wondered whether script coverage is worth it, or how to find feedback you can actually trust, this episode gives you the insider truth from two working screenwriters.Join our Screenwriting Success Club 👉 https://www.skool.com/screenwriting-1697/about👉 Subscribe to the Channel for more Screenwriters Talk ScreenwritingMore screenwriting tips at www.jordanimiola.com🙂 TAKE A SCREENWRITING COURSE @ https://jordanimiola.thinkific.com/✍️ Get 1-on-1 Screenwriting Coaching @ https://www.jordanimiola.com/screenwritingcoaching#ScriptCoverage #Screenwriting #FinalDraft #Coverfly #AustinFilmFestival

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🎬 Ever wondered what it’s like to make a film in just 48 hours? In this episode of Screenwriters Talk Screenwriting, we dive into the world of the 48 Hour Film Project — the international filmmaking challenge where thousands of teams race the clock to write, shoot, and edit a movie in a single weekend.

Join Jordan Imiola, Maria Braun, Jordan Lemu, Lillith Crimi, Justin Zelli, and Ryan Zunner as we talk about the highs and lows of the process, the creativity it sparks, and what happens when your film makes it to Filmapalooza — and even to the Cannes Film Festival.

Whether you’re a screenwriter, filmmaker, or just love behind-the-scenes stories, this episode gives you insight, laughs, and maybe even the push to sign up for the 48 Hour Film Project yourself.