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Join professional script consultant Pilar Alessandra as she demystifies screenwriting and answers your questions about script craft and story.

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249. GAPF 2012 15.06.2012 37:45

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

248. Comedy Film Nerds 10.06.2012 53:59

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

247. Writing for Conan 01.06.2012 56:09

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

246. Hollywood Logic 25.05.2012 49:47

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

245. Script Writing, Novel Writing and the YA Market 19.05.2012 50:40

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

244. Mom as Protagonist 13.05.2012 56:45

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

243. Smart Writing For Clever Kids 06.05.2012 47:15

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.

242. Writing Great Scene Direction 28.04.2012 53:04

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

241. The Power of Film 21.04.2012 1:03:22

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

240. Writing Through It 13.04.2012 42:27

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.

239. Writing For the Faith-based Market 06.04.2012 53:09

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."

238. Out-of-the-Box Funding 30.03.2012 50:26

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

237. Ten Ways to Get an Agent 23.03.2012 47:25

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

236. TV Trends 2012 17.03.2012 44:18

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

235. Storytelling in Tel Aviv 10.03.2012 47:38

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

234. Making a Scene 03.03.2012 44:32

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

233. Beyond Project Greenlight 25.02.2012 47:26

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

232. Oscar Talk 2012 17.02.2012 1:03:16

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.

231. Rom-Com Structure 10.02.2012 55:14

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

230. Acting Wisdom for Writers 04.02.2012 54:19

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

229. The Editors' POV 27.01.2012 56:32

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).

228. Four TV Movies! 21.01.2012 40:42

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

227. Writing For The Tonight Show 14.01.2012 56:57

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

226. Josh Stolberg Writes Everything 06.01.2012 57:32

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