Screenwriters Talk Screenwriting

Best TV Showrunning Advice from Showrunners and TV Writers

What does a TV showrunner actually do and what does it really take to run a television show. In this episode, working TV writers and showrunners share the best showrunning advice they have learned while creating and running TV series. You will hear insights on how showrunners protect story and creative instincts, how writers rooms actually function, why story matters more than jokes, how character arcs are planned across seasons, and what it is like working on major franchises like Marvel, network television, and comedy series. This episode features advice from writers and creators behind shows like On Call, King of the Hill, Jane the Virgin, Loki, Cobra Kai, Saturday Night Live, Frasier, and more, along with showrunning lessons learned along the way. 🎬 Watch full interviews and showrunning courses inside the Screenwriting Success Club https://www.skool.com/screenwriting-1697/about [https://www.skool.com/screenwriting-1697/about] The Screenwriting Success Club is a community for new and professional writers where you can watch full interviews with TV showrunners, take on demand TV writing and showrunning courses, join live Zoom writing sessions, and finally finish your scripts with accountability and support. Writing is easier and more fun when you are not doing it alone. Join the Screenwriting Success Club today.

Make a Short Film in 21 Days | Filmmaking February Challenge

Join the Make a Short Film in 21 Days Challenge here 👉 https://www.skool.com/screenwriting-1697/plansIf you’ve been saying “I want to make a short film someday” —make that someday this February. 🎬Inside the Screenwriting Success Club, we’re doing a💪 Make a Short Film in 21 Days Challenge 💪📅 February 12 – March 5You’ll have 21 days (which is more than enough time) to create a short film from start to finish.🎯 IMPORTANT: You must be a Premium member to participate👉👉👉 JOIN THE PREMIUM PLAN HERE:🔥 https://www.skool.com/screenwriting-1697/plans🎥 Film Requirements (Only 3!)To keep this fun, creative, and doable, there are only three rules:Max 3 charactersMax 3 locationsOne character must be named MaxYour film can be:⏱️ 10 seconds to 10 minutes🎭 Made with real actors, AI, or both📱 Can totally be filmed on your phone (I made my last 6 short films on an iPhone) and I'll be going over this in our first meeting.🧠 Weekly Support (Optional)We’ll be hosting optional weekly Zoom check-ins every Thursday, covering:Writing the script & pre-productionProductionPost-productionSo you’re never stuck wondering what to do next.🏆 Winner Gets:A trophyA custom Screenwriting Success Club fidget spinnerAND at our final meeting, I’ll show everyone how to get the winning film on IMDb — live, in real timeIf you’re ready to stop watching films made by other people and actually make one yourself,Join the Screenwriting Success Club and make a short film in 21 days or less.👉 Join the Premium Plan:🔥 https://www.skool.com/screenwriting-1697/plans🔥👉 Want to learn more about the club first?https://www.skool.com/screenwriting-1697/about

How to Write a Logline That Actually Sells Your Screenplay

In this episode, we break down how to write a logline that actually sells your screenplay — to producers, managers, agents, contests, and pitch rooms.This video is pulled from a live group meeting inside the Screenwriting Success Club, where writers learn how to write, finish, and sell their scripts.🏆 Join the Screenwriting Success Club on Skool👉 https://www.skool.com/screenwriting-1697/about Whether you’re writing a feature film, TV pilot, short film, or preparing for contests and fellowships, your logline is often the first — and only — thing people read. This episode will help you make it count.In this video and the SSC, You’ll learn:✅ What a logline really is (and what it’s NOT)✅ Why you should aim for 30 words or less✅ How comedy loglines can sell a script✅ How to brainstorm loglines to find the one that works✅ A simple method to get feedback from other writers✅ Why streaming platforms change your logline (sometimes for better, sometimes worse)If you’re serious about screenwriting and don’t want to sit on unfinished scripts for years, join the Screenwriting Succeess Club on Skool at 👉 https://www.skool.com/screenwriting-1697/aboutWith the Screenwriting Success Club, you can attend group meetings, get courses, interviews with working writers, and a community of screenwriters actually finishing scripts.Want just the Sell a Screeplay Course without the community? Find that @ https://jordanimiola.thinkific.com/courses/sell-a-screenplayTAKE other Screenwriting Courses @ https://jordanimiola.thinkific.com/ Get 1-on-1 Screenwriting Coaching @ https://www.screenwritingcoaching.comSubscribe for more Screenwriters Talk Screenwriting 🎉#screenwriting #loglines #sellingscreenplays #filmmaking #screenwritertips

Grateful 10 Episode — Screenwriters Talk Screenwriting (2025)

The Grateful 10 Episode — Screenwriters Talk Screenwriting (2025) In this special gratitude-themed episode, screenwriters and actors reflect on the creative wins, unexpected breakthroughs, and personal growth that shaped their year. The entertainment industry can be unpredictable—long waits, stalled momentum, sudden surprises—but today we’re focusing on the moments that made it all worthwhile. Featuring: Gloria Garayua, Gloria Tsai, Elena Dizon, and Jordan Imiola Whether you’re a working writer or just beginning your screenwriting journey, these stories of gratitude, resilience, and artistic evolution will inspire you to appreciate your own creative path. In This Episode: * Creative breakthroughs and new acting/writing opportunities * Lessons that reshaped careers * Finished scripts and projects (big and small!) * Collaborations, friendships, and community support * And so much more we're grateful for this year Join us for a heartwarming and motivational conversation about the joys—and the journey—of being a storyteller.

10 Steps to Writing a Horror Movie (Using A Quiet Place, Alien, Jaws & More)

Want to get Scary Good at screenwriting? 👻In this episode of Screenwriters Talk Screenwriting, Jordan Imiola breaks down 10 steps to writing a horror movie — with examples from A Quiet Place, Alien, Jaws, Scream, Friday the 13th, Child’s Play, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Insidious, Psycho, and more. Learn How To Write a Horror Movie with the Horror Movie Writing Course inside the Screenwriting Success Club ⁠https://www.skool.com/screenwriting/about [https://www.skool.com/screenwriting/about] If you’re serious about becoming a better screenwriter, join the Screenwriting Success Club, where writers finish scripts faster, get feedback, and learn how to turn their stories into screenplays producers want to read. 🎬 Join the Club: https://www.skool.com/screenwriting/about [https://www.skool.com/screenwriting/about] ✍️ Take the How To Write a Horror Movie course: https://jordanimiola.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-write-a-horror-movie [https://jordanimiola.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-write-a-horror-movie] 🎯 Get 1-on-1 Screenwriting Coaching: https://www.jordanimiola.com/screenwritingcoaching [https://www.jordanimiola.com/screenwritingcoaching]