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Write On with 'Ozark' Showrunner Chris Mundy

May 29, 2019

Ozark showrunner Chris Mundy discusses his transition from Rolling Stone contributor to television writer, how Ozark came to be, and the dynamics of the show's writers room. Ozark seasons one and two are available for streaming now on Netflix.

Write On with Grey's Anatomy Showrunner Krista Vernoff and Co-EP Elisabeth Finch

May 28, 2019

*Listener discretion is strongly advised: This episode contains sensitive content*

Write On with 'The Hot Zone' Screenwriting Team Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson

May 23, 2019

Screenwriting team Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson discuss how their 20-year career together began, their first foray in the writers room of Smallville, their strategy for crafting pitches, and their latest adaptation of The Hot Zone as a series for...

Write On with Hulu's Catch-22 Screenwriter Luke Davies

May 21, 2019

Screenwriter Luke Davies discusses his earlier work on his novel Candy, the award-winning film Lion, and his adaptation of Joseph Heller's Catch-22 for Hulu, directed by and starring George Clooney.

Write On with 2018 Big Break Feature Winner Jeff Cassidy

May 14, 2019

2018 Big Break feature category winner Jeff Cassidy discusses getting his start as a focus puller in order to learn more about directing, how he eventually transitioned to writing and directing, and why he chose to enter his category-winning script D...

Write On with Oscar-Winning 'BlacKkKlansman' Writer David Rabinowitz

May 7, 2019

David Rabinowitz discusses how he and his writing partner Charlie Wachtel got the rights to adapt BlacKkKlansman, getting Jordan Peele and Spike Lee on board, and their Oscar win!

Write On with 'The Twilight Zone' Producer Simon Kinberg

April 30, 2019

Simon Kinberg discusses how he and fellow producer Jordan Peele came together to revive The Twilight Zone, the inspiration behind the show's unrelenting twists and how they maintain entertainment and enlightenment in each episode.

Career Tips from Screenwriting Career Coach Lee Jessup

April 23, 2019

For the last 20 years, Lee Jessup has been coaching screenwriters on all elements of a successful career. Brand assessment and strategy, effective networking, crafting a memorable origin story that makes writers shine in a general meeting - Lee discu...

Write On with 'The Wall' Writer-Director Kellie Madison

April 16, 2019

Kellie Madison, whose spec script The Wall just sold to Dolphin Entertainment, discusses her transition from acting to writing and directing, her interest in the dark side of the human condition and the early influences she hopes will help her make a...