880. Story to Script

In the very last episode of the On the Page Podcast, host Pilar Alessandra says goodbye and takes part in an "exit meeting" courtesy of podcaster Ben Blacker. 

Whether you're writing something "elevated" or "grounded," Pilar helps you build a scene one element at a time. 

Austin Elliott chose to "be the person who cleans the kitchen without being asked," and went on to maintain steady work in the industry. Here he talks about the important lessons he's learned as he advanced from PA to the writers' room. 

In this craft-focused episode, Krystal Ziv (Wolf Pack; The Purge) discusses various types of collaboration.THE WRITERS PANEL IS A COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION.Follow and support the show by subscribing to Ben Blacker's newsletter, Re:Writing, where you'll also get weekly adv ... Show More

How can creativity fuel a remarkable Solo life? Writer and storytelling expert Carrie Osgood joins Peter McGraw in the Solo Studio to explore using storytelling to embrace unconventional choices, alternative narrative frameworks beyond the Hero’s Journey, and how art can be a too ... Show More

Tanya went out to a bar by herself... and she’s got a story to tell.And How to Save a Listeners Life:  How do you get an ex to pay back money he owes you?Plus, we play a brand new Grey’s Anatomy game! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omn ... Show More

It’s Sophia's directorial debut! She shares all the behind the scenes details that went into transitioning from actress to director. Then, we dive into the dark path Millie is heading down, the emotional journey of Brooke’s fertility struggles and the impact of its storyline.See ... Show More

Christy Hall (Daddio; It Ends with Us) discusses what working in theater taught her, being curious by the gray areas, what matters most in getting a project off the ground, co-creating I Am Not Okay with This, mowing down cornfields, and more.THE WRITERS PANEL IS A COMPLETELY IND ... Show More

<p>She opens up about her journey from finance to full-time creator, the power of storytelling, and what it really takes to be a supportive partner. They also get into the pressure of changing your mind about motherhood, the emotional toll of trying to conceive, and why grief isn ... Show More

<p><br></p><p>Scott and Desiree explore the pros and cons of writing outlines—why they work wonders for some writers and hold others back.</p><br><p>They discuss both the benefits and drawbacks, offering insights to help you decide if outlining is the right approach for your scre ... Show More

JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.circle.so In this episode, Meg and Lorien sit down with Kaz Firpo (Marvel’s ETERNALS, RUIN) to talk about the timeless craft lessons that make a great screenplay. From writing scenes that still land without sound, to creating emotional cla ... Show More

<p>Synthesis can be tricky, but Claire and Kacy discuss how to bring ideas together using writing skills, plus some discussion of how writing is like being a lawyer and a chef!</p><br><p>Relevant Resources:</p><p><a href="https://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2011/01/transitio ... Show More