The Script Mistress Podcast

Hello! You’ve joined The Script Mistress for Scene 30: Character Archetype Series, The Mentor! I am your host, Amber Bosworth. I barely scratched the surface in my episode back to Scene 11. Go back and listen if you want just a quick rundown of those 12 types at www.thescriptmistress.com/scene11 . Now, if you want to stay up to date on podcasts, events, and challenges, get on my mailing list at ww...

Hello! You’ve joined The Script Mistress for Scene Scene 29: Character Archetype Series, The Caregiver! I am your host, Amber Bosworth. I barely scratched the surface in my episode all the way back to Scene 11. Go back and listen if you want just a quick rundown of those 12 types at www.thescriptmistress.com/scene11 . Now, if you want to stay up to date on podcasts, events, and challenges, get on...

Hello! You’ve joined The Script Mistress for Scene 28: Character Archetype Series, The Creator! I am your host, Amber Bosworth. We took a week break from the series but we are back on. I barely scratched the surface in my episode all the way back to Scene 11. Go back and listen if you want just a quick rundown of those 12 types at www.thescriptmistress.com/scene11 . Now, if you want to stay up to...

Hello! You’ve joined The Script Mistress for Scene 27: Interview with March's Winner, Anson Kessinger. I am your host, Amber Bosworth and I’m so excited to bring you this episode! I had a blast talking with Anson. I decided to take a break from the Archetype series to sit down and talk with Anson. I loved his script so much and was overjoyed when he won. Anson has been a part of the Ink 2 Screen C...

Hello! You’ve joined The Script Mistress for Scene 26: Character Archetype Series, The Orphan! I am your host, Amber Bosworth. For the next 12 episodes, I’m going to dig deep into each of the 12 popular character archetypes. I barely scratched the surface in my episode all the way back to Scene 11. Go back and listen if you want just a quick rundown of those 12 types at www.thescriptmistress.com/s...

Hello! You’ve joined The Script Mistress for Scene 25: Character Archetype Series, The Child! I am your host, Amber Bosworth. For the next 12 episodes, I’m going to dig deep into each of the 12 popular character archetypes. I barely scratched the surface in my episode all the way back to Scene 11. Go back and listen if you want just a quick rundown of those 12 types at www.thescriptmistress.com/sc...

Hello! You’ve joined The Script Mistress for Scene 24: Character Archetype Series, The Warrior! I am your host, Amber Bosworth and you are in for a special treat. For the next 12 episodes, I’m going to dig deep into each of the 12 popular character archetypes. I barely scratched the surface in my episode all the way back to Scene 11. Go back and listen if you want just a quick rundown of those 12...

Hello! You’ve joined The Script Mistress for Scene 23: Interview with February's Winner, Tannock Blair. I am your host, Amber Bosworth and I’m so excited to bring you this episode! I had a great time talking with Joni. Tannock was one of over 30 writers that were tasked with writing a new script based on an image prompt. Being February and the month of love, I wanted to put the focus on the writer...

Hello! You’ve joined The Script Mistress for Scene 22: Writing for the Stage! I am your host, Amber Bosworth and I wanted to do a special spotlight on playwriting and how it can help you. The March Ink 2 Screen Challenge is now open for registration. If you are just finding my podcast, I run a monthly short screenwriting challenge where writers get 5 days to write a new 5-page screenplay based on...

Hello! You’ve joined The Script Mistress for Scene 21: The Romance Genre Hybrid! I am your host, Amber Bosworth and I had no idea how many romance sub-genres there were. There are multiple ways to integrate romance into your script. The February Ink 2 Screen Challenge is currently underway. If you are just finding my podcast, I run a monthly short screenwriting challenge where writers get 5 days t...

Hello! You’ve joined The Script Mistress for Scene 20: 9 Essential RomCom Elements. I am your host, Amber Bosworth. The February Ink 2 Screen Challenge is now open for registration. If you are just finding my podcast, I run a monthly short screenwriting challenge where writers get 5 days to write a new 5-page screenplay based on a prompt sent out the first day of the challenge. The winner gets $15...

Hello! You’ve joined The Script Mistress for Scene 19: How To Write a Compelling Love Interest. I am your host, Amber Bosworth. There isn’t one formula for writing a love interest. It could be that they meet, begin to fall in love, is tested in their relationship, and then either break up or stay together. The February Ink 2 Screen Challenge is now open for registration. If you are just finding my...

This podcast is an interview with December’s Ink 2 Screen winner, Joni Mitchell. Hello! You’ve joined The Script Mistress for Scene 18: Interview with December’s Winner, Joni Mitchell. I am your host, Amber Bosworth and I’m so excited to bring you this episode! I had a great time talking with Joni. Joni was one of over 30 writers that were tasked with writing a new script based on an image prompt....

Hello! You’ve joined The Script Mistress for Scene 17: Make Your Scenes POP! I am your host, Amber Bosworth. 5 great techniques to make your scenes pop: Don’t be boring Be essential Writing cliched scenes Start late, leave early Visually appealing Now, if you want to stay up to date on podcasts, events, and challenges, get on my mailing list at www.thescriptmistress.com . I also have this whole ep...

Hello! You’ve joined The Script Mistress for Scene 16: Don’t Give Up! Tips to Keep Going! I am your host, Amber Bosworth and this is something very close to my heart. Why do writers quit? Screenwriters quit because they only write one script Screenwriters quit because they don’t build their network Screenwriters quit because they lose their focus Screenwriters quit because they get too comfortable...

Hello! You’ve joined The Script Mistress for Scene 15: 6 Opening Scenes to Start Your Script! I am your host, Amber Bosworth and I’m so excited to bring you this episode! It’s the first week of the new year and what a better time to talk about the best ways to open your screenplay. How to open a screenplay Start with the protagonist. Start with the antagonist. Start with the end. Establish the wor...

You’ve joined The Script Mistress for Scene 14: Reaching your 2023 screenwriting goals! I am your host, Amber Bosworth and I’m so excited to bring you this episode! It’s a great time to set some goals for 2023 and what better place to start than with your screenwriting goals? Going into the new year with a resolution seems great until the following December when you watch your dreams die during th...

This podcast is all about writing an epic Character Arc. If you want to stay up to date on podcasts, events, and challenges, get on my mailing list at www.thescriptmistress.com . I also have this whole episode on video at w ww.thescriptmistress.com/scene13 for your enjoyment along with a Free download that I’ll discuss at the end of this episode. We just wrapped up the December Ink 2 Screen Screen...

This podcast is an interview with November’s Ink 2 Screen winner, Jeff Lee. Jeff was one of 32 writers that were tasked with writing a new script based on an image prompt. Since it was November, I sent out an image showing a polling place. Jeff wrote, KEEPING AFLOAT, Logline: A man tells the story of how his Father's duty survived the years of changing tides, only to help his son to stay afloat on...

This podcast is all about the 12 Character Archetypes. If you want to stay up to date on podcasts, events, and challenges, get on my mailing list at www.thescriptmistress.com . I also have this whole episode on video at www.thescriptmistress.com/scene11  for your enjoyment along with a Free download that I’ll discuss at the end of this episode. I also want to remind you all that this is not e...

This podcast is all about the Interview with October’s Winner, Charlie Rogers. I am your host, Amber Bosworth. Charlie was one of 30 writers that was tasked with writing about one of four phobias. The phobias of teeth, birds, beards, and holes. Charlie wrote, Teeth. I imagine you can guess which phobia he chose. His logline was: A man believes that he's free of his ex-boyfriend's creepy smile, but...

This podcast is all about the power of an outline. What Is a Script Outline? 5 Elements of a Screenplay Outline Plot points and story beats Scene descriptions Character arcs Dialogue snippets Act breaks How to Write a Script Outline in 6 Steps Start with a beat sheet. Move on to index cards. Start writing a document, scene by scene. Describe actions and revelations. Insert dialogue as it comes to...

This podcast is about the holiday movie. ‘Tis the season. If you are ever asking yourself if you should write a holiday movie, the answer is YES! Holiday movies are often overlooked, but they have so much to offer aspiring screenwriters who are looking to make their mark and get hired. So, let’s go over some of the reasons why it might be a really good idea for you to write a holiday script. Why Y...

This podcast is about the power of the short script. I just want to say, this is not edited. I just get on here and spill on the weekly topic. Collecting this from the plethora of information gives me great motivation to write. It’s about what works for you as a writer, to keep the keys clacking or the pen scratching. We are now into November and am very happy to say that the next Ink 2 Screen Cha...

Hello! You’ve joined The Script Mistress for Scene 6: September Winner, Joseph A. Johnson. I am your host, Amber Bosworth and I’m so excited to bring you this incredible episode! He is the first winner of the rebooted Ink 2 Screen Screenwriting Challenges I run every month. The third week of every month. We just wrapped up our October Challenge. The finalists won’t be announced until November 13th...