Naomi Beaty

Robots Talk About Screenwriting

Education EN ↓ 18 episodes

Looking for practical, clear, and straightforward screenwriting advice? Welcome to Robots Talk About Screenwriting! On this podcast, you'll hear screenwriting insights delivered by AI voices. (The robots!) But rest assured, the source material is all written by a human (me!). Hi, I'm Naomi Beaty -- screenwriting consultant, teacher, and author. This podcast is simply meant to be a fun, low-key way to share some of the hundreds of screenwriting articles I've written in a new format. Perfect for listening on a walk or while you're brainstorming your next big idea. New episodes weekly!

Author

Naomi Beaty

Category

Education

Podcast website

writeandco.com

Latest episode

Nov 10, 2025

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Episodes

How to Nail Your Screenplay Setup | Ep. 18 10.11.2025

📬 GET WEEKLY SCREENWRITING TIPS → writeandco.com/newsletter -- ABOUT THE SHOW Looking for practical, clear, and straightforward screenwriting advice? Welcome to Robots Talk About Screenwriting! On this podcast, you'll hear screenwriting insights delivered by AI voices. (The robots!) But rest assured, the source material is all written by a human (me!). Hi, I'm Naomi Beaty -- screenwriting...

Act 3 Problems? Ask These 3 Questions | Ep. 17 03.11.2025

📬 GET WEEKLY SCREENWRITING TIPS → writeandco.com/newsletter -- ABOUT THE SHOW Looking for practical, clear, and straightforward screenwriting advice? Welcome to Robots Talk About Screenwriting! On this podcast, you'll hear screenwriting insights delivered by AI voices. (The robots!) But rest assured, the source material is all written by a human (me!). Hi, I'm Naomi Beaty -- screenwriting...

4 Drafts Every Screenwriter Should Write | Ep. 16 27.10.2025

📬 GET WEEKLY SCREENWRITING TIPS → writeandco.com/newsletter -- ABOUT THE SHOW Looking for practical, clear, and straightforward screenwriting advice? Welcome to Robots Talk About Screenwriting! On this podcast, you'll hear screenwriting insights delivered by AI voices. (The robots!) But rest assured, the source material is all written by a human (me!). Hi, I'm Naomi Beaty -- screenwriting...

B-Story Basics Every Screenwriter Needs | Ep. 15 20.10.2025

📬 GET WEEKLY SCREENWRITING TIPS → writeandco.com/newsletter -- ABOUT THE SHOW Looking for practical, clear, and straightforward screenwriting advice? Welcome to Robots Talk About Screenwriting! On this podcast, you'll hear screenwriting insights delivered by AI voices. (The robots!) But rest assured, the source material is all written by a human (me!). Hi, I'm Naomi Beaty -- screenwriting...

3 Types of Opening Scenes To Use in Your Screenplay | Ep. 14 13.10.2025

📬 GET WEEKLY SCREENWRITING TIPS → writeandco.com/newsletter -- ABOUT THE SHOW Looking for practical, clear, and straightforward screenwriting advice? Welcome to Robots Talk About Screenwriting! On this podcast, you'll hear screenwriting insights delivered by AI voices. (The robots!) But rest assured, the source material is all written by a human (me!). Hi, I'm Naomi Beaty -- screenwriting...

Throughline: What It Is and Why It Matters | Ep. 13 06.10.2025

📬 GET WEEKLY SCREENWRITING TIPS → writeandco.com/newsletter -- ABOUT THE SHOW Looking for practical, clear, and straightforward screenwriting advice? Welcome to Robots Talk About Screenwriting! On this podcast, you'll hear screenwriting insights delivered by AI voices. (The robots!) But rest assured, the source material is all written by a human (me!). Hi, I'm Naomi Beaty -- screenwriting...

Set Up Character Arc in the First 10 Pages | Ep. 12 29.09.2025

🎙️ ROBOTS TALK ABOUT SCREENWRITING -- EPISODE 12 Learn how to set up your protagonist’s character arc in the very first sequence of your screenplay. This guide breaks down the two key elements you need to establish early — what your character wants and how they go after it — so their eventual transformation feels powerful and earned. 📝 READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE → https://www.writeandco.com/articl...

4 Types of Main Conflict You Need to Know | Ep. 11 22.09.2025

🎙️ ROBOTS TALK ABOUT SCREENWRITING -- EPISODE 11 Discover the 4 main types of story conflict that drive powerful screenplays. Learn how to identify and build the central conflict in your script so your protagonist’s journey feels sharper, stronger, and more compelling from start to finish. 📝 READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE → https://writeandco.com/articles/story-conflict 📬 GET WEEKLY SCREENWRITING TIP...

How to Make Plot and Character Work Together | Ep. 10 15.09.2025

🎙️ ROBOTS TALK ABOUT SCREENWRITING -- EPISODE 10 Strong stories happen when plot and character intertwine. Here’s how to build screenplays with deeper conflict and meaningful change. 📝 READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE → https://www.writeandco.com/articles/plot-and-character 📬 GET WEEKLY SCREENWRITING TIPS → writeandco.com/newsletter -- ABOUT THE SHOW Looking for practical, clear, and straightforward sc...

Learn Screenwriting By Reading Screenplays | Ep. 9 08.09.2025

🎙️ ROBOTS TALK ABOUT SCREENWRITING -- EPISODE 9 You’re reading screenplays — but are you learning from them? Here’s how to turn every script into a screenwriting lesson, with questions to ask, red flags to watch for, and structure insights to level up your craft. 📝 READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE → https://www.writeandco.com/articles/read-screenplays-learn-screenwriting 📬 GET WEEKLY SCREENWRITING TIPS...

How to Balance Worldbuilding and Story | Ep. 8 01.09.2025

🎙️ ROBOTS TALK ABOUT SCREENWRITING -- EPISODE 8 Learn how to build a clear, engaging story world — without overwhelming your audience with exposition — by focusing on purposeful details, consistent rules, and what makes this world essential to this story. 📝 READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE → https://www.writeandco.com/articles/worldbuilding 📬 GET WEEKLY SCREENWRITING TIPS → writeandco.com/newsletter --...

The Hidden Power of the Screenplay Midpoint | Ep. 7 25.08.2025

🎙️ ROBOTS TALK ABOUT SCREENWRITING -- EPISODE 7 Learn how to use the Midpoint to energize Act Two by increasing opposition and raising the stakes — and avoid the flat, forgettable Midpoint that stalls your story’s momentum. 📝 READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE → https://www.writeandco.com/articles/two-ways-midpoints 📬 GET WEEKLY SCREENWRITING TIPS → writeandco.com/newsletter -- ABOUT THE SHOW Looking for...

The Power of Stakes and Sacrifice in Your Story | Ep. 6 18.08.2025

🎙️ ROBOTS TALK ABOUT SCREENWRITING -- EPISODE 6 “Why do we care?” If you’ve ever gotten that note on your screenplay, unclear stakes might be the culprit. In this article, we’ll unpack what story stakes really are, why they matter, how to make them resonate — and how sacrifice works hand-in-hand to deepen emotional impact. With examples from Chopped to Die Hard , this is your crash course in makin...

How to Write a Strong Logline for Your Screenplay | Ep. 5 11.08.2025

🎙️ ROBOTS TALK ABOUT SCREENWRITING -- EPISODE 5 A logline isn’t just a pitch — it’s one of the most powerful story development tools you have. Learn how to write a clear, compelling logline that can help you spot story problems before they derail your screenplay. 📝 READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE → https://www.writeandco.com/articles/logline-guide📬 GET WEEKLY SCREENWRITING TIP S → writeandco.com/newsl...

How Theme Works in a Screenplay | Ep. 4 04.08.2025

🎙️ ROBOTS TALK ABOUT SCREENWRITING -- EPISODE 4 Not sure what your story is really about? Discover how to identify and integrate a compelling theme that gives your screenplay depth and emotional impact. 📝 READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE → https://www.writeandco.com/articles/how-theme-works 📬 GET WEEKLY SCREENWRITING TIPS → writeandco.com/newsletter — ABOUT THE SHOW Looking for practical, clear, and st...

Introduce Characters that Readers Instantly Love | Ep. 3 28.07.2025

🎙️ ROBOTS TALK ABOUT SCREENWRITING -- EPISODE 3 Want your characters to shine from the start? Discover how to write memorable introductions that grab readers' attention and make them eager to read more. 📝 READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE → https://www.writeandco.com/articles/character-intros 📬 GET WEEKLY SCREENWRITING TIPS → writeandco.com/newsletter — ABOUT THE SHOW Looking for practical, clear, a...

Turn a Spark of an Idea into a Screenplay Worth Writing | Ep. 2 21.07.2025

🎙️ ROBOTS TALK ABOUT SCREENWRITING -- EPISODE 2 Struggling to turn your idea into a screenplay? Learn the 5 essential elements of a strong concept and how to develop your movie idea into a story that works. 📝 READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE → https://www.writeandco.com/articles/screenplay-worth-writing 📬 GET WEEKLY SCREENWRITING TIPS → writeandco.com/newsletter — ABOUT THE SHOW Looking for practical,...

Structure Your Screenplay Organically | Ep. 1 21.07.2025

🎙️ ROBOTS TALK ABOUT SCREENWRITING -- EPISODE 1 Struggling with structure? Try this organic approach to shaping your screenplay — starting with the story itself and letting it guide the way. 📝 READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE → https://www.writeandco.com/articles/organic-screenplay-structure 📬 GET WEEKLY SCREENWRITING TIPS → writeandco.com/newsletter — ABOUT THE SHOW Looking for practical, clear, and s...

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