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Robert Schenkkan: "All The Way" from Stage to HBO

May 20, 2016

Acclaimed writer Robert Schenkkan talks to Final Draft about Lyndon Johnson, Bryan Cranston and adapting his Tony Award winning, historical play for HBO.

"Empire" Writer Eric Haywood on Music Videos and Finishing Your Writing

April 19, 2016

Eric Haywood, writer and producer on Fox's hit show, Empire, shares his background in music videos and the mindset it takes to get your story on the page.

Bryan Sipe Discusses "Demolition" and His Own Creative Path Through Loss

April 8, 2016

Screenwriter Bryan Sipe opens up to us about the origins of Demolition and his own struggle through the creative process.

Bob Nelson on "The Confirmation" and the Merits of the Dramedy Genre

March 18, 2016

We talked to Bob Nelson, screenwriter of Nebraska, about his latest film The Confirmation, his background in comedy and the origin story of Bill Nye the Science Guy.

Julie Delpy Talks About Her New Film Lolo

March 10, 2016

Julie Delpy writes, directs and stars in her new film Lolo. Here she talks with us about the bonds of parenthood, French humor and what inspired her love of writing.

Final Draft Insider View With Comedian-Screenwriter Jim Jefferies

March 3, 2016

Comedian-screenwriter-actor Jim Jefferies bares all about his writing process, getting a series on the air, and killing off characters - even disabled ones.

‘Brooklyn’ writer Nick Hornby talks influences, the joy of collaboration and finding beauty in the ordinary

March 1, 2016

Nick Hornby talks about adapting ‘Brooklyn,’ the dramatic romance about an Irish immigrant (Saoire Ronan) who finds love and must choose between two countries.

Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, from USC to 'Big Eyes'

March 1, 2016

Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski walk us through their first meeting as students at USC, to their latest project, 'Big Eyes'.

Professional Script Reader Kelly Boruff discusses the do's and don't of Screenwriting

March 1, 2016

Professional script reader Kelly Boruff talks about the most important qualities your script should have, how to deal with the notes process, and what rules she likes to see broken on the page.