What does it look like to become successful after going through a mentorship with us? How does it help you grow in confidence and skill? In this episode, Scott and Desiree talk with Phillip McSween, a mentorship alumni who is making waves in Hollywood, as all three cover the importance of not staying closed off and alone in your own little writing bubble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Set Ups and Payoffs
What makes a twist land? What makes a moment satisfying? Setups and payoffs. In this episode, Scott and Desiree break down the importance of planting story elements early, and how to cash them in later for big emotional (or explosive) effect.Read the full show notes here: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/resources-podcast/podcast-ep-41-set-ups-and-payoffs/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On the Nose
In this episode, we’re diving deep into what it really means when dialogue (or plot or character) is “on the nose”, and why it kills the magic in a script. From clunky exposition to cliché characters and spoon-fed plot twists, this episode unpacks how to spot and fix on-the-nose writing.Read the full show notes here: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/resources-podcast/podcast-ep-40-on-the-nose/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Building a Character from Scratch
In this episode, Scott puts Desiree on the spot and together they build a character from scratch, digging into wants vs. needs, defining moments, secrets, fears, and how reality TV can sharpen your character radar. Plus a rapid-fire Q&A on overwriting, wardrobe on the page, swearing, and page count.Read the full show notes here: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/resources-podcast/podcast-ep-39-building-a-character-from-scratch/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Building a Portfolio
In this episode, Scott and Desiree dive into why building a strong portfolio is essential before reaching out to managers, agents, or producers. From how many scripts you need to what else belongs in your portfolio, they share practical steps to help you stand out and be taken seriously.Read the full show notes here: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/resources-podcast/podcast-ep-38-building-a-portfolio/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ever wish you had a pro screenwriter whispering the secrets of how to create and sustain a writing career in your ear each week? (And how to enjoy the ride!) This is exactly what you’ll get when you tune into the Script Reader Pro podcast with pro writer, Scott Parisien, and his co-host Desiree.We’re a small group of story analysts who are also professional screenwriters. We’ve written scripts, been produced, know how the business works and how to break into it. And in this podcast, we’ll show you how. Our speciality? Taking long-winded, often contradictory and confusing screenwriting theories and turning them into actionable, step-by-step processes.On the podcast, we answer listener questions, read your loglines, scenes, and break down what works and what doesn’t in professional scripts. We also have guests on—from writers, to actors, to managers and producers—to share their experiences and hands-on advice too. Our aim is for you to not just listen passively, but go away knowing how to apply what you’ve heard to your own work right away. Whether you want to know how to start writing a script, or you’ve written 10 but had minimal success, or even if you’ve sold several scripts but are having trouble sustaining your career, we’ve got you covered.So join Scott and Desiree for a weekly screenwriting deep dive, and let’s help fulfill your creative dreams of becoming a paid and (always) working writer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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