Emerging: How to Eventually Make it in Film & TV
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Emerging: How to Eventually Make it in Film & TV
Emerging UK-based screenwriters Tray Epps, Martin F. Wong and Ben Robins chat, debate, moan and celebrate the emotional and financial rollercoaster that is trying to build a career as a working writer in the film and television industry. Alongside a revolving door of (much more successful) guests, t...
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Course Correcting: How do I write with the long term in mind? (and not just chase schemes?)
With the 4Screenwriting deadline well and truly vanquished, this week we're asking ourselves not only "what's next?" but more importantly, "what are w...
Productivity: How do I stay productive when life commitments get in the way? (Just Write IV)
Staying focussed as a writer is hard, especially when you're single-parenting, or coming up against a lot of pressure from your money job. So how do w...
Comparison: What if my script is similar to another TV show or movie? (Just Write III)
We've all been there, you spend months and months refining the perfect idea into a (passable) screenplay, only for some hotshot Hollywood type to rele...
Confidence: How do we learn to enjoy our own writing? (Just Write II)
Being confident is such an important part of being a writer, but most of us will struggle to say a nice thing about a script we're currently working o...
Starting Over: When is it okay to recycle an old idea? (Just Write I)
As deadline season approaches, we're kicking off a new run of (slightly) shorter episodes focussing on productivity, accountability and the brass tack...
Keeping Track: How do I stay on top of my writing goals?
If it's one thing a lot of writers aren't great at, it's keeping track of their progress and setting realistic writing goals. It's a fickle process -...
(Not) Giving Up: When should I give up? (on a script, on an agent, or writing in general?)
It's one of the hardest questions in writing - when is it time to give up? On a script, on an agent, or even on writing altogether? None of us are abo...
BONUS: What happened at the Edinburgh TV Festival?
A special little bonus this week - fresh from a 4 day trip to Edinburgh, Martin breaks down his main industry takeaways from the Edinburgh TV Festival...
Festivals: How do I get the most out of going to a film or industry festival?
As festival season well and truly kicks off with the Edinburgh TV Fest, we're looking at all the many different kinds of events, both big and small, a...
Rewriting: How do I redraft effectively? (feat. Mike Powell)
If writing is hard, rewriting can be even harder - especially if you're working on someone else's draft. But we're in luck, as this week we're joined...
Learning: What's the best way to learn how to write? (feat. Thomas Burr)
Whether it's just studying screenplays you stole off the internet, or writing your own one man show, or even being taught how to write by the pros at...
Networking: How do I work a room meaningfully? (and why is it so scary?)
Networking networking networking, all everyone ever talks about is networking. Everyone hates it, it can be pretty scary if you're not partiuclarly so...
Community: How do we find "our people"? (and what if we're socially awkward?)
Trying to 'emerge' as a writer is tough enough, sometimes you just need a shoulder to cry on or a bit of lasting encouragement to just keep going, so...
Research: How much should we do before writing? (and when are we just procrastinating?)
Research is both the ultimate procrastination tool, and the holy grail for making your characters and your worlds feel lived in and three-dimensional....
Business: Why is so much of my writing time spent not actually writing?
One of the hardest truths about making it as a writer is that so much of your time will not actually be spent writing scripts. There's networking, bui...
Rejection: How do we deal with it? (and can we ever use it in a positive way?)
It doesn't matter who you are or what level you're at, the film and TV industry feels like it's built on rejection. Every single one of us will experi...
Racism: When and how can we talk about racism in the industry?
After mentioning it in almost every episode to date, this week we finally talk openly about racism and diversity in the film and TV industry - from th...
Theme: Should I know what my script is about before I start writing it?
It might sound wild, but sometimes our best and most meaningful work happens completely subconsciously. How many times have we sat down to write somet...
Education: Should I get a degree in writing? (with Hanna Tatschl)
The age old question, I need a creative writing degree, or even a Masters to be a successful writer? Well, you're in luck because our guest this week...
Taking Time Off: Do I have to write every single day?
It's a competitive industry where everyone seems to be hustling 24/7, so taking time off can often feel like a risk (or even a failure). Fear of missi...
Writing Teams: Is it better to write solo or with a partner? (with Max Krupski)
Writing can be a very solitary pursuit, but it doesn't have to be! Just listen to actor turned screenwriter turned friend of the podcast (and fellow N...
Notes: Should I listen to every note on my screenplay? (and should I ever pay to get them?)
Getting notes on your screenplay can be a pretty bruising experience, no matter who they're from, whether it's a friend, a loved one, another writer o...
Timing: When do I know I'm good enough? (with Olivia Ababio)
Knowing when to stand up and back yourself as a writer is tricky business, especially when our chances to connect with producers and agents and people...
Side Quests: What else can I do to improve my writing?
Side quests aren't just for gamers - this week we're all in the same place for once(!), digging deep into all the other stuff we do outside of screenw...
BONUS: How do I stand out as a writer/filmmaker? (with Louis Chan)
It's a competitive industry, so maybe sometimes the only way to stand out from the crowd is to actually make stuff. Martin's close friend and collabor...
Getting Paid: What's it like to be a working screenwriter? (with Mike Powell - Part 2)
So you've climbed the mountain, got an agent and started getting commissions - but what is it actually like to work as a screenwriter in the British f...
Industry Jobs: What's the best job to get while writing? (with Mike Powell - Part 1)
One of the hardest things to figure out while writing is how to support ourselves financially, whether that's getting a job in the film and TV industr...
BONUS: Did Ryan Coogler's ownership deal on Sinners just change the industry?
Have you heard about Ryan Coogler's unprecedented ownership deal with Warner Bros for his new movie Sinners? Tray takes 10 minutes to go deep on what...
Short Films: Will it benefit my career to make a short film?
What does it really take to make a short film, and is it even worth it? As emerging writers, we're often told to just get out there and "make somethin...
Process: How do I find my flow when writing?
So you've finally found a few hours in your day to actually sit down at your laptop and get some writing done, but what does that writing time actuall...
Scheduling: How do I find time to write around work and family commitments?
How many of us struggle to get consistent writing done because life just keeps getting in the way? Two of us are parents to young children, one has a...
Representation: What does an agent/manager actually do? (with Beatty Smith - Part 2)
Getting an agent or manager is one of the biggest milestones for an emerging screenwriter, but how do you actually make it happen? Do you need represe...
Hollywood: Do I need to move to LA? (with Beatty Smith - Part 1)
How many times have you been told you have to move to LA to "make it" as a screenwriter? Well, brilliant writer and friend of the podcast Beatty Smith...
Social Media: Do screenwriters really need it? (and what do we even post?)
Do you have an empty Instagram you don't know how to fill? Are you still grinding away on Twitter/X pretending it can still be saved? Social media isn...
Screenwriting Competitions & Schemes: Are they actually worth it?
Are you sick of staring at yet another screenwriting competition or scheme, wondering if it’s actually worth the entry fee (or the endless application...
Introduction: How do I "break in" as a writer in such a competitive industry?
A big hello/what's up/how's it going from Martin F. Wong, Tray Epps and Ben Robins, three emerging writers based in the UK, unpacking the uncensored r...
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