Had a great podcast with Madison Hodges! We discussed what it was like for us growing up with learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, and how the latter may have shaped our unique-yet super similar writing process! And we discuss much much more! - also I find out I may or may not be dyslexic!

For video version, and links, go to: https://proffittableproductions.com/podcast/2022/1/5/take-14-madison-hodges-actress-screenwriter-model0:00:00 Intro0:07:47 How Madison got started acting0:10:00 How Madison got started writing0:16:30 Madison and Tom on ADD, ADHD and other disabilities0:20:10 How we consume books, podcasts, and movies with our attention span0:24:24 Getting off ADHD medicine to become a better artist/writer0:27:00 What it’s like for Madison to have Dyslexia0:33:53 Madison on her Theater experience0:38:45 Pitfalls of theater acting0:43:15 Talking about Madison's film we’re shooting0:49:45 We discuss scripts and writing - We discuss writing0:56:15 The value of feedback in writing1:09:15 Casting process -don’t cast people until you’re auditioning1:14:35 What things Madison likes to have in her stories in her scripts/films - Madison writes with multiple endings in mind1:27:55 Madison on her sketch show she wants to write1:30:00 Why write short films before bigger projects 1:31:45 Why outlining is important - Writing is like quicksand and an outline is a safety rope1:41:35 Madison and Tom on Writing in our heads during naps and also using sleep for writing and creativity - ADD and Writing in Our Heads1:45:10 Our minds can create in multiple dimensions simultaneously1:48:10 You need to eliminate distractions during writing or deep work1:50:20 Simple story structure 1:55:10 Difference between films and sketch structure2:00:45 How Madison has evolved as a person 2:03:50 Rates2:07:50 Actors network with filmmakers2:11:20 One of the hardest parts about being an artist2:19:50 What Madison looks for in films2:21:10 Shows we get drawn to have things we don’t have - and what’s wrong with television2:30:30 Deep rapid fire questions2:38:57 Madison reveals she was in in Mayer of Easttown