Nick Jobe and Steve Harper

Beyond The Script : Career Strategy For TV and Film Writers

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Beyond The Script is fun, informative, and tailor-made for TV and Feature writers. We believe it's not necessarily the technical elements of your screenwriting that need to shift to land that six-figure deal - it's mostly about mindset and strategy. We're Steve Harper and Nick Jobe, writers, coaches, and consultants. We've seen clients succeed using the ideas we lay out in this show. That's why we're passing the wisdom on to you. Be warned, we have wildly different perspectives on just about everything. The show is full of humor, passionate debates, and key insights you can apply to your own w...

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Nick Jobe and Steve Harper

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The One About Returning 02.03.2024 39:10

In the premiere of Season 2 of The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Jobe and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, break down the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this episode they discuss the shifting writing landscape post-strike, how to think like an executive, and the debut of a new show segment called "The Rewrite." The Secre...

The One About The Future 26.02.2023 43:46

In the Season Finale of The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Job and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, break down the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this episode, they discuss how to handle the "weirdness" of a life in entertainment, what to do when plans go sideways, and the future of the podcast. The Secret Writer Podcast m...

The One About The Inner Critic 19.02.2023 48:32

In The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Job and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, break down the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this episode, they discuss takeaways from the Sundance Film Festival, how to treat your career like one big experiment, and why shame is the number one adversary for the creative writer. The Secret Writers pod...

The One About Taking Risks 05.02.2023 39:23

In The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Job and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, break down the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this episode, they discuss why some great shows never break through to the mainstream, how to get used to asking for what you're worth, and why taking big swings is the key to forward momentum (even if thos...

The One About Selling 22.01.2023 37:49

In The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Job and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, break down the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this episode, they discuss how to handle good things coming your way, cultivating trust with the actors who interpret your work, and why learning to sell is a good thing. The Secret Writers podcast is a secret...

The One About Goals 15.01.2023 39:19

In The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Job and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, break down the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this episode, they discuss AI screenwriters, protecting your brain against unnecessary worry, and knowing your own value as a writer. The Secret Writers podcast is a secret so don't tell anyone...or do... S...

The One About Dreaming Big 27.12.2022 43:27

In The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Job and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, break down the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this episode, they discuss how to handle things when your tastes change abruptly, the "right" way to write, and why so many writers settle for small dreams when big dreams are on offer. The Secret Writ...

The One About "I'll Never Work Again" 17.12.2022 38:21

In The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Job and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, break down the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this episode, they discuss the potential deeper meaning behind a passive protagonist, what to do when people don't get your work, and how to navigate that "all is lost" feeling in your career. Th...

The One About Detachment 11.12.2022 46:31

In The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Job and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, break down the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this episode, they discuss the rise of deeply personal storytelling in popular culture, best practices for receiving feedback from other writers, and the challenge of detaching from your audience. The Secret Wri...

The One About Distraction 04.12.2022 50:48

In The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Job and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, break down the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this episode, they discuss taking big swings in your writing, evolving past your old work, and the potential meaning behind distractions. The Secret Writers podcast is a secret so don't tell anyone...or do...

The One About Starting Things 21.11.2022 43:33

In the series premiere of The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Job and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, break down the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. They discuss a weird meme, writing shame, and the funny feelings that arise when you begin any project anew. The Secret Writers podcast is a secret so don't tell anyone...or do... Send in...