The ISA Podcast

Max & Shayna discuss the current state of Hollywood's decision-making, your hero characters' wounds, problems with story formulas, how to address writers block & where 'A League of their Own' falls short.

It's always important to get outside opinions on your work. ISA founder Craig James touches on the topic of getting quality script notes.

Max & Shayna discuss the shakeup happening at Warner Discovery, the new less-is-more mandate at Netflix, confront rewriting fears, celebrate The Sandman & feel thankful they're not on the It's a Small World ride.

There are many ways to get connected with an agent or manager. ISA founder Craig James discusses one way you can get a reps attention on the ISA site.

Max & Shayna discuss a variety of topics ranging from the implications of the sale of the Golden Globes award ceremony to how and why you should prep for a general meeting. Plus, they share some shameful secrets and talk about a creepy moth.

We take a look at what's going on over at the Bigfoot Script Challenge while also checking in with a past winner in the original feature category.

ISA founder Craig James answers some questions about writing gigs that are listed on the International Screenwriters' Association website.

It might makes sense in a practical way to see what movies are succeeding and to try to come up with something that mirrors that. However, that's not a path to actual success.

Finding your voice as a screenwriter is what makes your story YOURS.