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Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman talk through Final Draft's 5 Pieces of Advice to Tell a Compelling Tale and offer their own specifics on why and how these pieces of advice work in your writing.

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This week, Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman talk about living outside LA, where Tasha’s pitch stands, and an overdue double-dose of “Are You Excited?” - covering both November and December.

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Hosts Tasha Huo and Josh Hallman field a listener question and discuss the tips & tricks they use to get unstuck in their writing.

TWIW: Is The Hunger Games a perfect movie? / Returning to "the big paper" for a video game adaptation pitch.

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Showrunner and co-host Tasha Huo's show premieres November 19 on Amazon Prime Video, and Josh makes her talk about it! Tasha reveals how she got the job adapting the Critical Role live D&D campaign, what the writing process was like to adapt somethin... more

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Francisco Angones
Writer known for his work on The Legend of Vox Machina and Duck Tales
Episode: How do you write for animation? Interview with Francisco Angones (THE LEGEND OF VOX MACHINA, DUCK TALES)
Derek Kolstad
Creator of the John Wick franchise and writer
Episode: Writing Action and Staying Relevant with Derek Kolstad (JOHN WICK, NOBODY)
David Boxerbaum
Partner and literary agent at Verve, known for advocating for storytellers and building careers.
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Episode: How Agents Work for Screenwriters: David Boxerbaum (Partner, Verve)
Michael Basha
Screenwriter and former competitive tennis player
Episode: Are Pro Screenwriters Just Like Pro Athletes?
Nic Curcio
Writer, known for screenwriting insights on TikTok
Hollywood Hang Podcast
Episode: Social Media in your Screenwriting Career: Interview w/ Nic Curcio and Kristen Tepper
Kristen Tepper
Screenwriter and co-host of Hollywood Hang Podcast
Hollywood Hang Podcast
Episode: Social Media in your Screenwriting Career: Interview w/ Nic Curcio and Kristen Tepper
Melody Garcia
Physical Therapist with over seven years of experience
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Episode: A Physical Therapist on Writers' Pains with Melody Garcia
Dave Levinson
Friend of the pod and experienced writer
Episode: Horror Rules & Mystery w/ Joe Russo and Dave Levinson
Joe Russo
Returning guest and veteran writer
Episode: Horror Rules & Mystery w/ Joe Russo and Dave Levinson

Hosts

Josh Hallman
Co-host, often sharing insights and personal experiences related to the craft and business of screenwriting. Known for his engaging style and ability to break down complex topics into relatable discussions.
Tasha Huo
Co-host and showrunner, renowned for her collaborative approach and insights into the screenwriting process. She often discusses her personal experiences and provides practical advice for aspiring writers.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 227 ratings
  • You two are my rockstars!

    I listen to a lot of screenplay podcasts, but this one is by far my favorite. Hilarious, honest, friendly, informative, and encouraging. Tasha and Josh are so relatable and real with their successes and struggles in the craft. If you are either just starting your screenwriting career or in your second act, this is the podcast for you.

    Thanks for being awesome and open, Tasha and Josh!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheOriginalTwich
    United States5 months ago
  • Tasha and Josh are heroes

    The hosts Tasha and Josh have superpowers and they use them for good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Merlin with a V
    United States5 months ago
  • Top Three Screenwriting Podcast

    There are a lot of pretentious screenwriting podcasts out there. You know the kind I’m talking about — where guys with no credits explain how Goodfellas would have been better without VO narration? If that is what you are looking for, this is not one of those podcasts. These are successful working screenwriters that retain a sense of humility and discovery. So even though it is billed as being “for working screenwriters”, it’s great for aspiring screenwriters as well. If people as “real” as Tash... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nickname4357
    United States7 months ago
  • I love the Writing Contained Stories episode so so much!

    This episode was so wonderful. Your draft pick THE CONJURING got completely disses, but it’s all good lol. I really enjoyed this and took away some films to watch and revisit, especially THE INVITATION. One of my favorite contained films is Graham Moore’s THE OUTFIT, definitely a ‘didn’t see that coming!’ Shout out to Josh and Dave for letting us feel like we are sitting on the couch talking with you guys! Cheers.

    —Nika ♥️🥀🖤

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nika Hollywood
    United States10 months ago
  • Fun and easy to listen to

    Loving this podcast, super easy going and fun to listen to! My husband and I Tomb Raider fan and am so excited to watch the new show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    darawadee44
    United Statesa year ago

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Writing THE MIGHTY NEIN: Interview with Showrunner Tasha Huo
Q: Did anyone try to muster up a, like a, oh, what was the writing process like?
Yes, Tasha notes that people asked her about the writing process, reflecting that it was both thrilling and nerve-wracking, especially because she was not in a performing role but as a writer instead.
Writing THE MIGHTY NEIN: Interview with Showrunner Tasha Huo
Q: Can you take a step back and just lay out what we're getting ourselves into?
Tasha explains that THE MIGHTY NEIN is the second campaign from Critical Role, taking place in the same world as the first but 20 years later, with a more adult and cinematic storytelling style.
How do you write for animation? Interview with Francisco Angones (THE LEGEND OF VOX MACHINA, DUCK TALES)
Q: Is it easy to get a freelance job if you've never done animation?
It is generally expected that the best way to get a job in animation is to become a wildly successful live action WGA writer before transitioning to animation.
How do you write for animation? Interview with Francisco Angones (THE LEGEND OF VOX MACHINA, DUCK TALES)
Q: What are some things you can tell them to just be aware of?
Live action writers transitioning to animation should be aware that animation often requires thinking visually and that the dialogue can't drive the entire story due to the highlighted visuals in the medium.
How do you write for animation? Interview with Francisco Angones (THE LEGEND OF VOX MACHINA, DUCK TALES)
Q: Can you ask why that is or how it's closer to features?
Animation writing is closer to features because it's visually driven, focusing more on creative storytelling rather than just dialogue, allowing for a more dynamic incorporation of character and action.

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Focuses on the intricacies of screenwriting, featuring insightful discussions around the craft and business aspects of the profession. The hosts frequently share personal anecdotes and advice aimed at both aspiring and seasoned screenwriters, making the content accessible and relatable. Episode topics range from the emotional journey of creating screenplays and navigating the entertainment industry to practical writing tips and in-depth interviews with industry professionals, offering a blend of inspiration and pragmatic insight.

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