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The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast

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Welcome to The Successful Screenwriter Podcast your go-to source for in-depth discussions, expert insights, and captivating interviews in the world of screenwriting. Hosted by seasoned screenwriter Geoffrey D. Calhoun, this podcast is a valuable resource for both novice and experienced screenwriters, offering a wealth of insights and guidance.

About the Podcast:
Dive deep into the art and craft of screenwriting with our engaging episodes that cover a spectrum of topics – from mastering the screenplay format to navigating the ever-evolving landscape of the film industry. Each episode is designed to inspire, educate, and entertain, providing valuable takeaways for writers at every stage of their journey.

Host:
Geoffrey D. Calhoun is a screenwriting instructor and best selling author with a passion for storytelling. With a proven track record in the film industry, Geoffrey has not only honed his craft as a successful screenwriter but also shares his wealth of knowledge as an instructor. His unique journey in the world of screenwriting has equipped him with a unique perspective, making him an essential guide for screenwriters of all levels.

Key Features:
Expert Interviews: Gain insights from renowned screenwriters, filmmakers, and industry professionals who share their experiences, tips, and behind-the-scenes stories.Screenwriting Tips: Unlock the secrets of successful screenwriting with actionable tips, tricks, and techniques discussed in every episode.Film Analysis: Explore in-depth film analyses, breaking down the storytelling techniques that make movies memorable and impactful.Exclusive Industry Insights: Access exclusive industry secrets and stay updated on the latest trends. Get insider knowledge to navigate the world of screenwriting with confidence.Connect with Us:
Subscribe to the podcast on Spreaker for regular updates.Engage with us on Instagram @screenwriterpod for the latest news, discussions, and community interactions.Visit our official website thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com for additional resources such as: Screenwriting Gigs, Screenplay Library, Seminars and other exclusive content.Embark on your screenwriting journey with The Successful Screebwriter Podcast. Let's transform your storytelling aspirations into compelling narratives that resonate with audiences worldwide. Subscribe to our screenwriting podcast now and join our vibrant community of storytellers!

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Episodes

Ep 149 - The Rings of Power "The Great Wave" - Recorded Live from Script Summit

September 19, 2022 20:06 - 16 minutes - 37.7 MB

Logline: Queen Regent Míriel's faith is tested. Isildur finds himself at a crossroads. Elrond uncovers a secret. Arondir is given an ultimatum. Theo disobeys Bronwyn. Recorded Live from Script Summit with Kristy Leigh Lussier, Reece Taylor, and Geoffrey D. Calhoun analyze this episode and even take questions from the audience. The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forge...

Ep 148 - The Rings Of Power "Adar" with Kristy Leigh Lussier

September 12, 2022 04:06 - 23 minutes - 54.8 MB

Logline: Arondir finds himself a captive. Galadriel and Halbrand explore a legendary kingdom. Elendil is given a new assignment. Nori faces the consequences. Screenwriters Geoffrey D. Calhoun & Kristy Leigh Lussier analyze this episode and also discuss the latest controversy on the casting of key characters in the show. The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forget to vi...

Ep 147 - The Rings Of Power - TV Analysis with Kristy Leigh Lussier

September 05, 2022 16:11 - 32 minutes - 74.6 MB

Screenwriters Geoffrey D. Calhoun & Kristy Leigh Lussier break down what works and what doesn't in the first 2 episodes of The Rings of Power. They even discuss why fans react so strongly to the show. The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcast

Ep 146 - Writing Stand Up Comedy with Shaun Eli

August 29, 2022 08:45 - 19 minutes - 45.5 MB

Geoffrey chats with comedian Shaun Eli about the nuances of writing comedy and how to use that to punch up your own screenplays. You can find Shaun at https://www.brainchampagne.com The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcast

Ep 145 - Adapting the Horror Of Dolores Roach with Dara Resnik

August 23, 2022 14:41 - 18 minutes - 42.9 MB

Geoffrey Chats with Producer/Screenwriter Dara Resnick who has worked on such hit shows as Daredevil, Home Before Dark, Pushing Daisies, & Castle. Dara discusses adapting the podcast, The Horrors of Dolores Roach into a tv series that was recently picked up and greenlit to be an Amazon Prime Original. The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forget to visit our website for...

Ep 144 - Writing & Directing MANBABY with Tim Lightell

August 15, 2022 15:46 - 16 minutes - 37.1 MB

Writer/Director Tim Lightell discusses his surprising origins and how he took an NSFW concept into mainstream filmmaking. You can find ManBaby at https://manbabymovie.com/ The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcast

Ep 143 - Monetizing Your Writing with Michaelbrent Collings

August 08, 2022 16:23 - 25 minutes - 58.8 MB

Geoffrey chats with Micheal about his prolific style of writing and how he has used that to monetize his passion. You can find Michaelbrents books at - https://writteninsomnia.com/ The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcast

Ep 142 - Branding and Content Creation with Maddy Osman

August 01, 2022 08:45 - 20 minutes - 47.2 MB

Geoffrey chats with Maddy about the importance of finding your niche to brand yourself and creative ways to keep up with content creation. She also discusses her upcoming book, Writing for Humans and Robots - the New Rule of Content Style. You can find Maddy's book - Writing for Humans and Robots at https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09X4NJ9H8&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_JJ2YF7XDM2ETGM2ZY1BX&tag=tssp07-20 The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.t...

Ep 141 - How to Capture a Global Audience with Weiko Lin

July 25, 2022 15:44 - 23 minutes - 53.2 MB

Geoffrey and Weiko Lin (Crazy Screenwriting Secrets) discuss how to capture a global audience with your screenplay. You can find Crazy Screenwriting Secrets at https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07TWYQ326&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_65SM44W24PXV88XP26GX&tag=tssp07-20 The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forget to visit our website for all your sc...

Ep 140 - Filmustage & using A. I. to Breakdown a Script feat Ruslan Khamidullin

July 18, 2022 08:45 - 24 minutes - 55.2 MB

Geoffrey and Ruslan Khamidullin discuss how Filmustage uses artificial intelligence to assist screenwriters with breaking down their scripts in a simple and fast way. Ruslan also talks about his narrow last-minute escape from Ukraine during the Russian invasion of his hometown. Use this exclusive discount code for 30% off of Filmustage.com code: SuccessfulScreenwriter30 The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> h...

Ep 139 - Creating the Audiodrama Listening in with Sabrina Jaglom

July 11, 2022 13:11 - 22 minutes - 52.4 MB

Geoffrey chats with Sabrina Jaglom about how she was able to get her Audio Drama picked up by QCode. In this episode, she discusses her inspiration, writing style, and pitching the show directly to Rachel Brosnahan. Get $30 off ARC STUDIO with this exclusive link!!! https://arcstudiopro.com/successfulscreenwriter

Ep 138 - Writing Thir13en Ghosts with Neal Marshall Stevens

July 04, 2022 08:45 - 32 minutes - 74.7 MB

Geoffrey chats with Neal Marshall Stevens about writing and adapting the Dark Castle cult classic Horror, Thir13en Ghosts starring Matthew Lillard, Shannon Elizabeth, and Tony Shaloub. Now available on Netflix. Get $30 off ARC STUDIO with this exclusive link!!! https://arcstudiopro.com/successfulscreenwriter

Ep 137 - Becoming a Freelance TV Writer with Katie White

June 27, 2022 08:45 - 27 minutes - 63.4 MB

Geoffrey chats with Katie White about her path to becoming a freelance TV writer on the hit show, NCIS. You can find Katie on Twitter @Katiew552 Get $30 off ARC STUDIO with this exclusive link!!! https://arcstudiopro.com/successfulscreenwriter

Ep 136 - The Defining Moment with Christopher Riley

June 20, 2022 08:45 - 22 minutes - 51.5 MB

Geoffrey and Christopher Riley discuss developing characters with depth and dimension by creating key defining moments in their journey. You can find The Defining Moment at https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09SKWY1FH&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_MEEXTEWW64XJX7MY0Z09&tag=tssp07-20 The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forget to visit our website fo...

Ep 135 - Why You Need an Entertainment Lawyer with Gordon P. Firemark

June 13, 2022 08:45 - 24 minutes - 55.6 MB

Geoffrey and entertainment lawyer Gordon P. Firemark discuss screenwriting contracts and how to avoid being taken advantage of as an indie screenwriter. You can find more from Gordon at https://firemark.com/ The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcast

EP 135 - Why You Need an Entertainment Lawyer with Gordon P. Firemark

June 13, 2022 08:45 - 24 minutes - 55.6 MB

Geoffrey and entertainment lawyer Gordon P. Firemark discuss screenwriting contracts and how to avoid being taken advantage of as an indie screenwriter. You can find more from Gordon at https://firemark.com/ The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcast

Ep 134 - Screenwriting and Tapping Creativity with Matthew C. Temple

June 06, 2022 08:45 - 30 minutes - 68.9 MB

Geoffrey chats with filmmaker and host of the Tapping Creativity podcast, Matthew C. Temple. They discuss the importance of becoming a student of your passion and take an honest look at finding success as a screenwriter. You can find more from Matthew at https://www.matthewctemple.com/ The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forget to visit our website for all your scree...

EP 134 - Screenwriting and Tapping Creativity with Matthew C. Temple

June 06, 2022 08:45 - 30 minutes - 68.9 MB

Geoffrey chats with filmmaker and host of the Tapping Creativity podcast, Matthew C. Temple. They discuss the importance of becoming a student of your passion and take an honest look at finding success as a screenwriter. You can find more from Matthew at https://www.matthewctemple.com/ The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forget to visit our website for all your scree...

Ep 133 - Writing The Guardians Of Justice (A Netfilx Original) with Samuel Laskey

May 23, 2022 11:49 - 23 minutes - 53 MB

Geoffrey chats with Samuel Laskey about his work on this unique and hilarious superhero parody, The Guardians of Justice. Samuel discusses his path from a struggling screenwriter to finding success writing on a Netflix Original Series. The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscre...

EP 133 - Writing The Guardians Of Justice (A Netfilx Original) with Samuel Laskey

May 23, 2022 11:49 - 23 minutes - 53 MB

Geoffrey chats with Samuel Laskey about his work on this unique and hilarious superhero parody, The Guardians of Justice. Samuel discusses his path from a struggling screenwriter to finding success writing on a Netflix Original Series. The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscre...

Ep 132 - Visual Storytelling with Morgan Sandler

May 16, 2022 08:45 - 21 minutes - 48.2 MB

Geoffrey has an incredible chat with cinematographer, Morgan Sandler about his book Visual Storytelling. They discuss the nuances of subtext and how to show it onscreen. You can order his book here: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07JYLR7VT&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_XZNE04M4HGN9QVPJ089V&tag=tssp07-20 The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forg...

Ep 131 - Jim Piddock on Screenwriting, Improv, & his Memoir

May 09, 2022 15:49 - 26 minutes - 60 MB

Geoffrey chats with Jim Piddock (Mascots/Best in Show) about his memoir, Caught with My Pants Down and Other Tales from a Life in Hollywood. You can order his book here https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09SGMV4DS&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_P7YYWWP212CCYKBDFMDN&tag=tssp07-20 The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forget to visit our website for al...

Ep 130 - The Coffee Break Screenwriter with Pilar Alessandra

May 02, 2022 08:45 - 22 minutes - 52.2 MB

Geoffrey chats with screenwriter/instructor/podcaster Pilar Alessandra about her book, The Coffee Break Screenwriter, and how to incorporate quick writing exercises into your daily life. You can order her book here https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B01DZ1UAHS&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_JKV12A5E9PHVR0V057X0&tag=tssp07-20 You can find Pilar's screenwriting classes and podcast at https://www.onthepage.tv/on-the-page-podcast/ The Guide For Every Screenwriter is availabl...

Ep 129 - A Sense of Dread - Writing Horror with Neal Marshall Stevens

April 25, 2022 15:22 - 26 minutes - 60.4 MB

Geoffrey chats with screenwriter Neal Marshal Stevens (13 Ghosts) about his book A Sense of Dread: Getting under the Skin of Horror. You can order his book here https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09NS1HPM4&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_ETAZC6DSZ51PAX01Q37H&tag=tssp07-20 The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forget to visit our website for all your s...

Ep 128 - Censor - Film Analysis with The Gruesome Twosome Movie Reviewsome

April 21, 2022 14:46 - 22 minutes - 51.8 MB

Logline: After viewing a strangely familiar video nasty, Enid, a film censor, sets out to solve the past mystery of her sister's disappearance, embarking on a quest that dissolves the line between fiction and reality. Geoffrey with special guest Ebony (Cohost of The Gruesome Twosome Movie Reviewome) breakdown and analyze this fantastic psychological thriller. You can find The Gruesome Twosome Movie Reviewsome at https://rss.com/podcasts/thegruesometwosome/ The Guide For Every Screenwriter ...

Ep 127 - Writing/Directing Level 16 with Danishka Esterhazy

April 18, 2022 15:36 - 21 minutes - 48.6 MB

Geoffrey chats with writer/director Danishka Esterhazy (Slumber Party Massacre/The Banana Splits Movie) about her Feminist Dystopian thriller, Level 16 now on Netflix. The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcast

Ep 126 - Write! Shoot! Edit! with Deborah S. Patz

April 11, 2022 08:45 - 23 minutes - 53.2 MB

Geoffrey chats with screenwriter/director Deborah S. Patz about how she breaks down the process of filmmaking for teens. You can order her book here https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B074XG14MJ&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_271261TFXA862XFZAAE9&tag=tssp07-20 The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting...

Ep 125 - The Executive Chair with Kelly Edwards

April 04, 2022 08:45 - 31 minutes - 71.7 MB

Geoffrey chats with Kelly Edwards (screenwriter/producer/creative executive) about how to develop a TV show and break into television with her new book, The Executive Chair. You can order her book here https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09JXPX9R5&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_XAAKE6GT7GS81W8ARHR5&tag=tssp07-20 The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't f...

Ep 124 - The Deep House - Film Analysis - with The Wheel of Horror Podcast

March 31, 2022 08:45 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

Logline: A young and modern couple who go to France to explore an underwater house and share their findings on social media undergoes a serious change of plans when the couple enters the interior of a strange house located at the bottom of a lake and their presence awakens a dark spirit that haunts the house. Geoffrey with special guests Alec Lawless & Justin Welikson (Hosts of The Wheel of Horror Podcast) breakdown and analyze this unique claustrophobic take on a haunted house film. You c...

Ep 123 - iGilbert with Filmmaker Adran Martinez

March 28, 2022 08:45 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

Geoffrey chats with writer/director Adrian Martinez about his new character drama, iGilbert now streaming on multiple platforms. The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcast

Ep 122 - Writing an Audio Drama (10 Days) with Aaron Tracy

March 21, 2022 08:45 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

Geoffrey chats with Aaron Tracy writer/producer of the Audible Original, 10 Days. He discusses the differences between writing for television and creating an audio drama. We also dive into the difficulties of pitching a show in today's environment. You can find 10 Days on Audible Plus. Use this link for a free trial https://amzn.to/3toaWMW The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com...

Ep 121 - Product Placement & Screenwriting with Jeff Gross

March 14, 2022 03:18 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

Geoffrey chats with Jeff Gross (The Truman Show/Chocolate Lizards) on how to create organic integration and product placement for indie and Hollywood films. He discusses his process which begins with the script. You can find Jeff's services at https://chompo.com/brandsfacingcamera/ The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwrit...

Ep 120 - The Comic Hero's Journey with Steve Kaplan

March 07, 2022 09:45 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MB

Geoffrey chats with Steve Kaplan about his book The Comic Hero's Journey and how structuring a comedy differs from other genres. You can find Steve at https://www.kaplancomedy.com/ You can order his book here https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07KCSPNTZ&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_R36PC1BVRD55X78NKW40&tag=tssp07-20 The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ ...

Ep 119 - My Place in the Sun with George Stevens Jr.

February 28, 2022 09:45 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Geoffrey chats with filmmaker and founder of the American Film Institute (AFI), George Stevens Jr. about his memoir My Place in the Sun. You can preorder his book here https://amzn.to/3HsDM2v The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcast

Ep 118 - The Wheel of Time "The Eye of the World" with Kristy Leigh Lussier

February 25, 2022 03:17 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

Logline: For twenty years, Moiraine has dreamed and worked towards this moment. But she can't stop the Dragon Reborn from seeing the appeal of the Dark. Geoffrey and Kristy Leigh Lussier (Story Consultant/Producer) break down and analyze this finale as well as the season in general. Geoffrey discusses how screenwriting structure influenced this episode and Rand's journey. Brought to you by The Script Summit Screenplay Contest where winners can: -Take home a $1,000 cash prize! -Get Repped by...

Ep 117 - I Need You Dead feat Rocko Zevenbergen

February 21, 2022 09:45 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Geoffrey chats with Rocko Zevenbergen about his latest film, I Need You Dead which subverts audience expectations in a completely unique way. I Need You Dead! is now Streaming on Vudu/Amazon Prime/Youtube/Apple TV The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcast

Ep 116 - Ian Shorr on Screenwriting & Breaking In

February 14, 2022 09:45 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

Geoffrey chats with Ian Shorr about his latest film, Infinite (Paramount+ exclusive) and how he broke into the industry. You can find Ian on twitter @ianshorr The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcast

Ep 115 - Lloyd Kaufman and Troma Films

February 07, 2022 09:45 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

Geoffrey chats with the legendary indie filmmaker and founder of Troma Entertainment, Lloyd Kaufman. You can find Troma films at https://www.troma.com & https://watch.troma.com/ The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcast

Ep 114 - Film Directing Shot by Shot with Steven D. Katz

January 31, 2022 09:45 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

Geoffrey chats with Steven D. Katz about screenwriting from a directors perspective. You can find Steven's book Shot by Shot at https://amzn.to/3ucNoew The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcast

Ep 113 - Creating Your Own Podcast as an Intellectual Property with Ann Kimbrough

January 24, 2022 09:45 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

Geoffrey chats with Ann Kimbrough about how she developed her own I.P. with the iScary podcast. The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcast

Ep 112 - Hitchock & Suspense with a Camera featuring Jeffrey Michale Bays

January 17, 2022 17:59 - 26 minutes - 60.6 MB

Geoffrey chats with filmmaker Jeffrey Michael Bays (Suspense with a Camera) about Hitchcok's techniques and how to use suspense to build tension in any genre. You can find more about Jeffrey https://borgusfilm.wixsite.com/jeffrey You can find Suspense with a Camera here https://amzn.to/3qwL8N3 The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forget to visit our website for all you...

Ep 111 - The Wheel of Time "The Dark Along the Ways" with Kristy Leigh Lussier

January 13, 2022 09:45 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

Logline: Moiraine and her charges are diverted from their path by an unexpected encounter. This diversion, though, reveals many things - Moiraine's true goal, Lan's past, the fractures that have grown in the group, and the identity of the Dragon Reborn. Geoffrey and Kristy Leigh Lussier (Story Consultant/Producer) break down and analyze this episode and discuss the big reveal. Geoffrey discusses how screenwriting structure influenced this episode. Brought to you by The Script Summit Screenp...

Ep 110 - Yes Introverts Can featuring Jacqueline Shaulis

January 10, 2022 09:45 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

Geoffrey chats with Jacqueline Shaulis (The Excitable Introvert) about tools and strategies an introverted writer can use to find success. You can find more about Jacqueline here https://jacquelineshaulis.com/project/about-me/ You can find Yes Introverts Can here https://yicads.ju.mp/ The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenw...

Ep 109 - The Wheel of Time "The Flame of Tar Valon" with Kristy Leigh Lussier

January 05, 2022 20:48 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

Logline: Moiraine faces the consequences of her actions. Mat faces the darkness in himself. Egwene faces the most powerful woman in the world. Geoffrey and Kristy Leigh Lussier (Story Consultant/Producer) break down and analyze this tonal shift in the show and how it differs from the rest of the season. Geoffrey discusses how screenwriting structure influenced this episode. Brought to you by The Script Summit Screenplay Contest where winners can: -Take home a $1,000 cash prize! -Get Repped ...

Ep 108 - Finding Your Voice as a Writer with Pete Turner

January 03, 2022 09:45 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

Geoffrey chats with Pete Turner about finding your own unique voice as a writer. You can listen to Pete's on The Break It Down Show at https://www.breakitdownshow.com/ The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcast

Ep 107 - The Wheel of Time "Blood Calls Blood" with Kristy Leigh Lussier

December 30, 2021 00:50 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

Logline: Perrin and Egwene run into a familiar face. Mat and Rand see strange ones. Moiraine and Lan mourn their loss. Geoffrey and Kristy Leigh Lussier (Story Consultant/Producer) break down and analyze Episode 5 as the characters recover from their losses of episode 4. Geoffrey discusses how screenwriting structure is used throughout the season. Brought to you by The Script Summit Screenplay Contest where winners can: -Take home a $1,000 cash prize! -Get Repped by a Talent Manager! Enter...

Ep 106 - Writing the TV Drama Series with Pamela Douglas

December 27, 2021 09:45 - 27 minutes - 62.7 MB

Geoffrey chats with Pamela Douglas about how a screenwriter can break into television. You can find Pamela's book, Writing the TV Drama Series at https://amzn.to/3sBBp9S The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcast

Ep 105 - Writing and Selling a Christmas Script with Lisa Hepner

December 20, 2021 09:45 - 22 minutes - 52.1 MB

Geoffrey chats with Lisa Hepner on how she was able to break into the Christmas film genre and get multiple scripts optioned and produced. Christmas Lovers Anonymous is available as a Roku Exclusive. The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https://www.wefixyourscript.com/ Don't forget to visit our website for all your screenwriting needs at --> https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/podcast

Ep 104 - The Wheel of Time "The Dragon Reborn" with Kristy Leigh Lussier

December 17, 2021 09:45 - 23 minutes - 54.5 MB

Logline: Moiraine struggles with uncertainty while Lan struggles with their new companion. Rand wonders about Mat. Egwene and Perrin take their first steps down a different path. An incredible new power is unleashed on the world. Geoffrey and Kristy Leigh Lussier (Story Consultant/Producer) break down and analyze Episode 4 to discover if this episode hooks the audience into binging the rest of the season. Brought to you by The Script Summit Screenplay Contest where winners can: -Take home a...

Ep 103 - The Kick *ss Story Outline with Ashley C.

December 13, 2021 09:45 - 20 minutes - 47.8 MB

Geoffrey chats with screenwriter/producer Ashley C. about her new workbook that walks you through the entire screenwriting process. (Personally, I believe this is an excellent companion piece to my own book, The Guide For Every Screenwriter.) You can find the book here --> https://www.kickassoutline.com/ Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/kickassstoryoutline/ The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at: https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/books Script Evaluation --> https:/...

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