Learn from The Bear the vital importance of the first image of your screenplay or pilot, and how to use that first image to build a successful opening sequence for your script, your pilot or your whole season.

Learn the differences between plays and screenplays, and how you can use some of the skills you have as a playwright in order to make the transition into screenwriting or TV writing.

For all its impressive success, Top Gun: Maverick misses a tremendous opportunity to say something that matters. Jake talks about writing’s power to change the world and shares an exercise in writing for political change.

If you liked this Podcast, join us for Thursday Night Writes! Our FREE writing workshop with Jake every Thursday night at 7:00 pm ET, RSVP: https://www.writeyourscreenplay.com/thursday/

Learn more about our programs: https://www.writeyourscreenplay.com​​

Learn from Winning Time how to adapt a true-life story into a TV show or feature film by focusing on your theme.

If you liked this Podcast, join us for Thursday Night Writes! Our FREE writing workshop with Jake every Thursday night at 7:00 pm ET, RSVP: https://www.writeyourscreenplay.com/thursday/

Learn more about our programs: https://www.writeyourscreenplay.com​​

Learn how an effective TV Series Pilot, Show Bible and Pitch Deck work together to help you sell a TV Series.

If you liked this Podcast, join us for Thursday Night Writes! Our FREE writing workshop with Jake every Thursday night at 7:00 pm ET, RSVP: https://www.writeyourscreenplay.com/thursday/

Learn more about our programs: https://www.writeyourscreenplay.com​​

Learn a new way of thinking about archetypes and the Hero’s Journey that will help you transcend stereotypes and create unforgettable characters and structure in your screenplay or TV Show.

If you liked this Podcast, join us for Thursday Night Writes! Our FREE writing workshop with Jake every Thursday night at 7:00 pm ET, RSVP: https://www.writeyourscreenplay.com/thursday/

Learn more about our programs: https://www.writeyourscreenplay.com​​

Learn how HBO’s series The Gilded Age creates high stakes around what appear to be low-stakes plot points and 5 simple steps to raise the stakes in your own screenplay or series pilot.

If you liked this Podcast, join us for Thursday Night Writes! Our FREE writing workshop with Jake every Thursday night at 7:00 pm ET, RSVP: https://www.writeyourscreenplay.com/thursday/

Learn more about our programs: https://www.writeyourscreenplay.com​​

Learn the four elements of character development, and how thinking of characters as verbs instead of adjectives can help you write unforgettable characters.

Learn from acclaimed indie producer Noah Lang how to produce your own low budget film, connect with producers, and build your career, even if you’re not independently wealthy.

Learn techniques for building relationships with the right people to pitch your script and sell your screenplay. Part 4 of How to Sell Your Screenplay