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Screenwriting: From the Trenches
By Rob Hagans & Kay TuxfordTV & Film
Screenwriting: From the Trenches episodes
- When You're Not Writing
Kay is out of town this week, so Melissa Turkington, columnist, story analyst, screenwriter and director, joins us as a guest co-host to discuss our marquee topic. We also delve into the recent controversy where Melissa was harassed by another screenwriter and discuss what steps women (and others) can take to unmask these predators and bring them into the light.
Our Weekly Resource:The Story Engine Deck. There are 16 of these Story Engine decks, expansions and booster sets, and inside of them are all you need to create your own story ideas, creative writing prompts, character prompts, D&D campaign ideas, character ideas, one shot ideas, encounter ideas, fantasy writing prompts and more. If you go to the website (which is linked in the show notes), there is a link to get a free sample.Notes From the Episode:
Melissa's Pipeline Artist's articleKevin Nelson's script, "Shia LaBeouf Won the Wrong Mutha Fuckin' Screenwriting Competition"Melissa's Twitter
Rob's YouTube ChannelHow to Make a Movie for $1000Kay's TwitterRob's TwitterEmail us(!)57 min - Burnout
This week we are discussing burnout. Dear God we are so burned out.
Our Weekly Resource:
The Breaking Out of Breaking In Podcast. Their latest episode features a former guest and Kay’s co-writer on her feature film, ``The MisEducation of Bindu”, Prarthana Mohan, so that’s awesome. And no matter if you’re a screenwriter, indie filmmaker, or whatever flavor of storyteller you find yourself to be, Christina Raia and Bri Castellini are host to a hot cup of comfort for the soul. I don’t know them personally, but maybe we can do a podcast swap in the future.Notes From the Episode:
Eric Kohn’s latest articleKay's Seed and Spark campaign for "Through the Blinds"Rob's YouTube Channel
How to Make a Movie for $1000Kay's TwitterRob's TwitterEmail us(!)1 hr 11 min - Writing Habits!
Rob and Kay discuss the tips/tricks/devices that will keep you writing!
Our Weekly Resource:
The StoryClock Workbook, from Seth Worley. A cool kind of all-encompassing little thing to help facilitate your writing. Has a story clock, obviously, and also a place for notes, developments, research, ideas, etc. It’s like carrying around your story brain in a notebook, which, can be extremely helpful.Notes From the Episode:
-- Our winners from the contest started in episode 20, @CoralAOTW wins a lifetime subscription to WriterDuet, while Bulgakov_MnM won the copy of Fade In software! Thanks to everyone who participated and we cant wait to do another giveaway again, and soon!-- Steven Johnson's Ted Talk, "Where Good Ideas Come From"-- Sarasa Dry Pens (Rob's New Favorite!)Rob's YouTube Channel
How to Make a Movie for $1000Kay's TwitterRob's TwitterEmail us(!)1 hr 2 min - Working With Directors!
Rob and Kay welcome Rod Blackhurst (Here Alone, Amanda Knox) to the podcast to talk about one of the primary jobs of screenwriters -- at least in feature films -- working with directors.
Our Weekly Resource:
It’s us! This is the last week we are running our screenwriting program contest where you can win a copy of Fade in or WriterDuet. All you have to do is listen to this episode, or episode 20, and tag Rob and Kay in a post on Twitter telling us which program you’d prefer. Or answer the question in the poll attached to this episode and leave your email address. Either way, this is your last chance, so help give a happy ending to our first giveaway by giving you free stuff!Notes From the Episode:
Kay's Seed and Spark campaign for "Through the Blinds"Rod's TwitterRob's YouTube ChannelHow to Make a Movie for $1000Kay's TwitterRob's TwitterEmail us(!)1 hr 6 min - You Should Be Making Stuff!
Rob & Kay are reunited and talk about all the reasons that screenwriters should occasionally (or regularly) get out of their words and into the business of making them real...for the sake of their words🤔
Our Weekly Resource:
Film Riot. If you take our advice and begin to make things, you’ll need a guide and Film Riot, in their over 10 year presence online, has an episode for damn near just about ANYTHING when it comes to filmmaking/editing/screenwriting/cinematography/lighting/general filmmaking advice.Their YouTube ChannelTheir PodcastNotes From the Episode:
GQ's article on Francis Ford CoppolaKay's Seed and Spark campaign for "Through the Blinds"Rob's YouTube ChannelHow to Make a Movie for $1000Kay's TwitterRob's TwitterEmail us(!)1 hr 4 min - Script Contests?
Since Rob (as longtime listeners know), is no fan of contests, Kay grabbed Julia this week to this episode to put the Executive of Script Pipeline, Matt Misetch in the hot seat.
Our Weekly Resource:
Script Pipeline’s new Symposium series. It’s free and covers all sorts of writing topics. Can’t make a scheduled Symposium? They are recorded and download for free for all writers!Notes From the Episode:
Kay Tuxford's articles on Pipeline ArtistsReddit Post "I spent 4,099.88 on 'The Hope Industry' (contests/coverage) last year! I suck!"The Title Sequence to Peacemaker on HBOMAXMatt's TwitterJulia's TwitterRob's YouTube ChannelHow to Make a Movie for $1000Kay's TwitterRob's TwitterEmail us(!)1 hr 9 min - Battle of the Screenwriting Programs: Round One
This episode we are putting our favorite screenwriting programs, Fade in and WriterDuet, together, for a little tet-a-tet.
Our Weekly Resource:
Giveaway! Our first giveaway comes from the proprietors of the screenwriting programs discussed in this episode giving us a free copy of each program to bequeath to our listeners, so, if you are able to see in your podcast app the question posed to this episode, answer it there and leave your email address and Twitter handle and you’ll be entered into the contest.Notes From the Episode:
Paige Feldman's Gamification ThreadPaige's previous podcastGina DeAngelis' thread on the blacklistFade In on TwitterWriterDuet on TwitterRob's YouTube Channel
How to Make a Movie for $1000Kay's TwitterRob's TwitterEmail us(!)1 hr 20 min - Indiefilm is Dead
Welcome to Thunderdome! In our independent film umbrage episode, Kay and Rob discuss Eric Kohn's indiewire article as a backdrop to a heap of gripes about the state of independent film, such as it is in 2022. Among the topics discussed, the machine that is Sundance, the meritocracy lies of Hollywood, and how studios have sucked the life out of indie film with a business model riddled with middle men.
Our Weekly Resource:
Blackmagic Design: Where you can find such products as DaVinci Resolve (free), the Pocket 4K ($1295), the Pocket 6K ($1995) and the Pocket 6K Pro ($2495)Notes From the Episode:
Eric Kohn's Indiewire ArticleEzra Miller's Threat against the KKKThe Duplass Bros short film, "This is John"Ever, a film by Josh BeckRob's YouTube Channel
How to Make a Movie for $1000Kay's TwitterRob's TwitterEmail us(!)1 hr 17 min - Tales from the Set!
This episode we sports a guest co-host (while Rob is off for his birthday), Julia White, who is also Kay Tuxford’s writing and producing partner, to the show. They talk tales from set – things Julia and Kay both learned as writers on set when their work was being filmed.
Our Weekly Resource:
The US Copyright Office - register your script or treatment for 30 years! Take that WGA registration! It costs a little bit more, but you’ll need it if you go into production anyway.Julia's Twitter
Rob's YouTube ChannelHow to Make a Movie for $1000Kay's TwitterRob's TwitterEmail us(!)59 min - Professional Writing...with a Day Job
Rob & Kay talk to Nathan Graham Davis, Professional (repped) screenwriter, YouTuber, and made man to discuss the realities of working a day job while writing, professionally. Along the way they discuss Twitter drama, addictive games, relationships with managers/reps, type 2 fun, and Stephen King's "The Dark Tower".
Our Weekly Resource:
Nate's YouTube ChannelNotes From the Episode:
Wordle -- the cult masquerading as a gameZack Morrison's TweetNate's Twitter
Rob's YouTube ChannelHow to Make a Movie for $1000Kay's TwitterRob's TwitterEmail us(!)1 hr 4 min
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A podcast about the craft and expression of screenwriting -- in all its forms -- from the perspective of writers just like you.