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Psychiatrist Laura Erickson-Schroth and general practitioner Justin Young are also writers who crave a more realistic depiction of the medical profession on screen.  Listen to their advice about myth vs. truth in the medical world.

Pilar and her friends Brian Pope, Mike Musa and Nancy Noever get together for their annual discussion/argument about the best screenplay and best adapted screenplay Oscar nominees.

Story analysts Mark Chandley (HBO), Holly Sklar (Warner Bros.) and Daniel Livnat (UTA) discuss their approach to reading and covering scripts and books for production companies, studios and agencies.

Writer / director Meredith Danluck discusses the thought and effort that went into her independent thriller  State Like Sleep  and her four-screen narrative film  North of South, West of East . 

Stop working so hard!  In a quick tutorial, Pilar guides you through some lazy ways to brainstorm, outline and write your screenplay.

Jade Branion and Darren O'Hare made some fascinating life choices that influenced and energized their writing.

Kristin Overn, Executive Director of the PAGE International Screenwriting Awards, talks about the world of writing competitions and provides insight into the ways judges read and evaluate scripts.

David Rabinowitz's first feature-length script got the attention of Jordan Peele and was directed by Spike Lee.  He discusses the writing and pitching process and what he's learned along the way.

Pilar and Aadip evaluate log lines sent in by listeners. Who will win ... and who will end up on the "But List?"

One sold a movie. One was nominated for a Webby. And one decided to just focus on being happy. Denise Cruz-Castino, Aydrea Walden and Mike Martin update.

The creative team at the video game company  BioWare  shares their insight into writing characters, story lines and action moments.

Career coach Lee Jessup returns to discuss the writing trends popular in 2018 and shares what's ahead for the new year.

Writer/editor Kyle Dodson discusses what he's learned from being in the world of short-form content at the digital production company AOK.  He also shares tips for new creatives moving to Los Angeles.

Writer/Actor Taryn O'Neill discusses the ways that stories about science can entertain and change the world.

With the help of writer Elena Zaretsky, Pilar explains the meaning of the mysterious red pen marks she makes on her students' scripts.

Writers Carlton Allen and Michael Monteiro Wise love the Harry Potter movies.  Here they explain why the book-to-screen adaptations work so well and why Harry Potter fans may end up saving the world.

Suzanne Keilly has had such a successful two years writing on Dallas and Robo , creating two horror movies for SyFy and being staffed on the upcoming Netflix show Warrior Nun, that we made her return to the show to tell us about it!

Literary manager Jeff Portnoy talks about his role giving notes to writers, setting them up with agents, getting them ready for staffing and even producing movies. 

Film ratings consultant Barry Freeman discusses rating elements such as sex, violence and language on screen and explains why this knowledge is important for screenwriters.

John Stimpson has happily made a living and achieved success writing, producing and directing movies without moving to Los Angeles! 

Writers Chuck McCue and Jules Vincent thought like producers when writing their horror movie "Alive." Now it's screening at Austin.

In anticipation of his new book, writer Erik Bork discusses the seven elements of a viable story for screen, stage or fiction. 

Will Plyler, owner of Done Deal Pro , shares his thoughts about the thousands of film and TV deals made in Hollywood and archived daily on his website. 

Greta Heinemann raised herself at an early age, learned English by watching Baywatch, came to the United States determined to be a writer and is now a producer on NCIS New Orleans!

Kerry Carroll discusses the ways that market research is used to test scripts, films and TV shows.