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Roving reporter San Francisco Terisa interviews writers, producers and organizers at the 2012 Great American Pitchfest.

Graham Elwood and Chris Mancini, hosts of the Comedy Film Nerds Podcast, discuss popcorn movies, genre cliches, smart kids camp and the Secret Service. www.comedyfilmnerds.com

Conan writers Dan Cronin and Ted Levin talk comedy, submission packets and the "joke delivery system."

Doug Chamberlain, writer of Toy Story 2, reveals what he's learned about writing and the business.

Nina Berry and Jen Klein talk about how writing scripts has made them better YA novelists. http://ninaberry.com http://jenkleinbooks.com

Mom as movie protagonist? Pilar, Pat and filmmaker Leila Charles Leigh discuss! http://www.leilacharlesleigh.com

Jack Thomas, writer of "The Fairly Odd Parents," "The Replacements," and the tv show "How to Train Your Dragon," talks about his writing career. Special cameo by Rita Dodson.

Pilar, Pat and guest Alex Cramer explore and analyze well-written character descriptions and action lines. New contest announcement as well!

UCLA Screenwriting Professor Howard Suber discusses key ponts from his books The Power of Film and Letters to Young Screenwriters. http://thepoweroffilm.com

Irving Belateche, professional screenwriter and author of Under An Orange Sun, Some Days Are Blue, talks about how a tragic moment changed his perception about life and screenwriting. 

No preaching on this podcast!  Filmmakers Alan Tregoning and Jason Vaile talk about writing for the Christian market and their personal success with "speed filmmaking."

Independent filmmakers J.T. Arbogast and Kimberly Dilts talk about their creative approach to storytelling and fundraising. www.angelsperch.com

TV executive / career coach Carole Kirschner explains it all to you. http://www.hollywoodgameplan.com

Writer/journalist Michael Grebb discusses the current tastes and trends of the cable and broadcast networks.

Julie Gray discusses her plan to unite women in the Middle East through writing and filmmaking. www.storiesnoborders.com

Find out how Pilar got a black eye, Nick got locked in a trunk and Pat spilled his milkshake.

Director Efram Potelle discusses his approach to writing, directing and the film industry.

Pilar and Laurence join Pope's Picks team Brian Pope and Michael Musa in discussing and analyzing the best screenplay and best adapted screenplay Oscar nominees.

Pilar offers eight different romantic comedy structures as guest David Kessler lends his dating wisdom.

Actor Kevin E. West's (CASTLE, JUSTIFIED, LOST, 24)  approach to the page   reveals great character and story tips for writers .   http://kevinewest.com/

POV of movie storytelling from Crispin Struthers (editorial dept. for THE FIGHTER, ROCK N' ROLLA and more) and Charles Kaplan (editorial department for HOT TUB TIME MACHINE, THE ROCKER, and more).

Jen Notas, writer, OTP client and former babysitter, talks about writing for Hallmark. Joe Gold and Tammy Caplan update us on their indie film.

Tonight Show writer Michael Loprete talks about writing for late-night TV. Pilar lists scenes she'd like to retire in 2012.

Indie, Studio, Horror, B-movie... Josh wrote it or is writing it!