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Week 4: Lee Jessup on What Writers CAN Do Now

April 9, 2020

rLee answers your questions and talks more about what writers CAN be doing during the COVID-19 crisis.

Write On with Horror Screenwriter Kathy Charles

April 7, 2020

Kathy Charles discusses what attracts her to the horror genre, writers that inspire her, her writing process and more.

Week 3: Lee Jessup on What Writers CAN Do Now

April 1, 2020

Lee answers your questions and talks more about what writers CAN be doing during the COVID-19 crisis. Have questions for Lee? Submit them to us via Youtube, Twitter or Facebook though Monday 4/6! Interested in UCLAex's free classes? You can check the...

Write On with 'Home Before Dark' Co-Creator Dana Fox

March 31, 2020

Home Before Dark co-creator Dana Fox discusses the inspiration for the show, her process for pitching and writing projects, and more.

Week 2: Lee Jessup on What Writers CAN Do Now

March 27, 2020

This week Lee discusses the latest updates on agency layoffs, online pitching trends and answers your questions from social media.

Lee Jessup on What Writers Can Do Now

March 19, 2020

Screenwriting Career Coach Lee Jessup shares insights on how writers can be proactive during the ongoing COVID-19 situation. Have a question for Lee? Submit it here before 3/24!

Write On with Literary Manager & New Big Break Judge Matt Koss

March 10, 2020

Zero Gravity's Matt Koss is our newest Judge on the Big Break Contest and discusses his role as a development executive, his latest transition into literary management, what he's looking for in a writer and more.

Write On with Big Break Grand Prize Feature Winner Steve Anthopoulos

March 3, 2020

2019 Big Break Grand Prize Feature Winner Steve Anthopoulos discusses his big moment on stage at our awards show, his experience on the grand prize tour, his first success story and more! The 2020 Big Break Contest is now open for submissions! Is thi...

Write On with Screenwriting Career Coach Lee Jessup

February 25, 2020

Screenwriting career coach and guru Lee Jessup gives us a crash course on the spec market in the feature and television space, how to achieve authenticity as a writer, and much more. Lee Jessup is also a veteran sponsor of The Big Break Screenwriting...