Beyond The Script : Career Strategy For TV and Film Writers

Most writers think a pitch is just explaining their show clearly - walk through the characters, describe the plot, hope they like it. But a pitch isn't an explanation. It's performance, meaning, and identity wrapped into one moment.In this episode, Nick and Steve explore what a pitch actually is beneath the surface: the emotional engine that gives it heat, the personal signature that makes it yours, and how your identity and presence shape the way the room receives your story. They discuss why pitching matters so much in the industry - it's not just about selling a show, it's how execs learn who you are in real time. And they tackle the question every writer asks: should I be pitching at my stage, or should I wait until I'm "ready"?If you've ever walked out of a pitch thinking "I explained it well, why didn't they get it?" - this episode reveals what might have been missing. Part 2 (next week) will give you the practical toolkit: the structure, the language, and the craft that makes a pitch land.Beyond The Script is where screenwriting philosophy meets career momentum. To get where you want to go as a writer, you need an eye outward and an ear inward. This episode will help you develop both.Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org Aiyo/ On My Way/ courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Ideation gets treated like mythology. Either you’re blessed with second sight and the perfect idea drops into your lap, or you feel broken because nothing “lands.” In this episode, Nick and Steve bring the idea process back down to earth. They discuss the real origins of ideas, how to shape the sparks you already have, and how to build the scaffolding that turns an interesting thought into a story that lasts.If you’ve ever felt blocked, stuck, or convinced that your ideas aren’t “good enough,” this conversation will rev up your idea engine again and help you connect to those concepts that are most you.Beyond The Script is where screenwriting philosophy meets career momentum. To get where you want to go as a writer, you need an eye outward and an ear inward. This episode will help you develop bothMusic by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org Aiyo/ On My Way/ courtesy of Epidemic Sound

To build a memorable world on screen, you have to start with the world within. In this episode, Nick and Steve explore worldbuilding and the way place adds meaning to story. Drawing from their own inner landscapes and the tools they use with clients, they reveal a framework that will fundamentally shift how you think about your writing.Beyond The Script is where screenwriting philosophy meets career success. To get where you want to go as a writer, you need an eye outward and an ear inward.Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org Aiyo/ On My Way/ courtesy of Epidemic Sound

“Voice” is what separates a good script from a great one, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood ideas in screenwriting. In this episode, Nick and Steve explore what “voice” really means and ideas that will help you bridge who you are with how you write. Through personal stories and coaching insights, they reveal how voice isn’t just unique and dynamic plot moves, it’s knowing what’s unmistakably you and translating that to the page. Beyond The Script is where screenwriting philosophy meets career success. To get where you want to go as a writer, you need an eye outward and an ear inward.Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org Aiyo/ On My Way/ courtesy of Epidemic Sound

For many, finding a champion to help them move forward in their screenwriting career is precarious. The conventional wisdom suggests that you need to put in  time proving yourself to industry contacts before you can ask for a favor. But what if there were ways to be more direct in your asks, or new forms of thinking about this issue so that the whole process didn't feel so one-sided and transactional?In this episode, Nick and Steve ponder the question so many in the world of screenwriting ask - "is now the right time to ask for a favor?" Isn't in better to be forthright with what you want from a more veteran writer who could help your career? Or is it just normal and natural to organically build a bond before making a  big ask?As always, Nick and Steve will offer two different perspectives on the "favor asking quandary" to help you move your projects forward in the screenwriting market. Whether you're anxious and impatient with the unspoken protocols of the "biz" or keen to wait it out for the right organic moment to "make your ask," the Beyond The Script team will bring fresh ideas to your career and process.  "last transition" music by samc44 on pixabayMusic by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org Aiyo/ On My Way/ courtesy of Epidemic Sound