046: Writing One-Hour vs Half-Hour show pilots

046: Writing One-Hour vs Half-Hour show pilots

What's up, Scribe Tribe! Mike's out this week, so Rob and Skylar are holding it down this week. Join the guys as they break down some of the key differences in writing a one-hour TV/Streaming show piliit vs. a half-hour pilot, including act structure, pacing, and typical genres (e.g. sci-fi, comedy, drama).  And as always, they'll also bring you the latest in entertainment news, including: * The INCREDIBLE opening weekend numbers for the new Michael Jackson biopic, "Michael" * Paramount's proposed buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery keeps progressing * The Oscars ruling against AI use in movies * And so much more! So buckle up and enjoy the ride, you’re tuned in to The Scribe Tribe! And remember, #AlwaysBeCreating (ABC)! --- Don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to the show! And if you have a moment, drop a rating for our show and leave a review! It really helps with metrics and brings us to more writers and film/TV lovers from around the world! --- Looking for writer resources? Check out this page from The Blcklist website where they list general writing standards for TV writing, film screenplay writing, playwriting, and fiction writing: https://blcklst.com/writer-resources --- Have any thoughts or questions? Email us and/or to follow us on social media! And don't forget to SHARE, LIKE, and SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! EMAIL: ScribeTribePodcast@gmail.com BLUESKY: @ScribeTribePod [https://bsky.app/profile/scribetribepod.bsky.social] TIKTOK: @ScribeTribePod [https://www.tiktok.com/@scribetribepod] TWITTER: (aka "X"): @ScribeTribePod [https://x.com/ScribeTribePod] YOUTUBE: Scribe Tribe Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@ScribeTribePodcast] INSTAGRAM: @ScribeTribePodcast

045: WE'RE BACK! Welcome To 2026!

RING THE ALARM! Because The Scribe Tribe is BACK, BAY-BEE!!! Join Rob, Mike, and Skylar as they belatedly ring in 2026 with a quick catch-up and the latest in TV/Film news, including the new Writers Guild of America (WGA) contract, the Oscars, and more! So buckle up and enjoy the ride, you’re tuned in to The Scribe Tribe! And remember, #AlwaysBeCreating (ABC)! --- Don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to the show! And if you have a moment, drop a rating for our show and leave a review! It really helps with metrics and brings us to more writers and film/TV lovers from around the world! --- Looking for writer resources? Check out this page from The Blcklist website where they list general writing standards for TV writing, film screenplay writing, playwriting, and fiction writing: https://blcklst.com/writer-resources --- Have any thoughts or questions? Email us and/or to follow us on social media! And don't forget to SHARE, LIKE, and SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! EMAIL: ScribeTribePodcast@gmail.com BLUESKY: @ScribeTribePod [https://bsky.app/profile/scribetribepod.bsky.social] TIKTOK: @ScribeTribePod [https://www.tiktok.com/@scribetribepod] TWITTER: (aka "X"): @ScribeTribePod [https://x.com/ScribeTribePod] YOUTUBE: Scribe Tribe Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@ScribeTribePodcast] INSTAGRAM: @ScribeTribePodcast

044: TV vs. Film Writing (The Journey vs. The Destination) and the Battle for Warner Bros.

Happy Holidays, Scribe Tribe! Rob is out this week, but Mike and Skylar are here to hold things down. In this week's episode, the guys talk about a recent quote from writer/director Ryan Coogler (Sinners, Black Panther) where he discusses how a conversation with a writer friend of his helped him prepare for his upcoming reboot of The X Files franchise.  In the quote, Coogler says his friend showed him how a movie is "the biggest moment" in a character's life up until that point, but a TV show is about the journey to that point. Mike and Skylar break that down further and share their thoughts on if they agree and if/how the rest of us writers can use that same sort of framing when crafting our own works.  They'll also break down the latest in entertainment news, including: * Netflix and Paramount duking it out to buy Warner Bros. (and what it means for the industry and audiences) * Golden Globe nominations (and snubs) have been announced * And more! Don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to the show! And if you have a moment, drop a rating for our show and leave a review! It really helps with metrics and brings us to more writers and film/TV lovers from around the world! So buckle up and enjoy the ride, you’re tuned in to The Scribe Tribe! And remember, #AlwaysBeCreating (ABC)! --- Looking for writer resources? Check out this page from The Blcklist website where they list general writing standards for TV writing, film screenplay writing, playwriting, and fiction writing: https://blcklst.com/writer-resources --- Have any thoughts or questions? Email us and/or to follow us on social media! And don't forget to SHARE, LIKE, and SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! EMAIL: ScribeTribePodcast@gmail.com BLUESKY: @ScribeTribePod [https://bsky.app/profile/scribetribepod.bsky.social] TIKTOK: @ScribeTribePod [https://www.tiktok.com/@scribetribepod] TWITTER: (aka "X"): @ScribeTribePod [https://x.com/ScribeTribePod] YOUTUBE: Scribe Tribe Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@ScribeTribePodcast] INSTAGRAM: @ScribeTribePodcast

043: Thanksgiving 2025 entertainment news to be (kinda?) thankful for!

What's up Scribe Tribe! Rob and Skylar are holding it down while Mike is out this week as we talk about the latest in Hollywood News, including: * Potential merger between Warner Bros and Paramount * Our thoughts on "Wicked For Good," and more!  Don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to the show! And if you have a moment, drop a rating for our show and leave a review! It really helps with metrics and brings us to more writers and film/TV lovers from around the world! So buckle up and enjoy the ride, you’re tuned in to The Scribe Tribe! And remember, #AlwaysBeCreating (ABC)! --- Looking for writer resources? Check out this page from The Blcklist website where they list general writing standards for TV writing, film screenplay writing, playwriting, and fiction writing: https://blcklst.com/writer-resources --- Have any thoughts or questions? Email us and/or to follow us on social media! And don't forget to SHARE, LIKE, and SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! EMAIL: ScribeTribePodcast@gmail.com BLUESKY: @ScribeTribePod [https://bsky.app/profile/scribetribepod.bsky.social] TIKTOK: @ScribeTribePod [https://www.tiktok.com/@scribetribepod] TWITTER: (aka "X"): @ScribeTribePod [https://x.com/ScribeTribePod] YOUTUBE: Scribe Tribe Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@ScribeTribePodcast] INSTAGRAM: @ScribeTribePodcast

042: ENTERTAINMENT NEWS GUMBO - AI "actress" pisses off Hollywood, Trump vs. Jimmy Kimmel, and more

What's up, Scribe Tribe! Mike, Rob, and Skylar are BACK to catch you up on the latest in entertainment news (don't worry, they'll be back to providing more writer tips, tricks, and perspectives next week)! Today, the guys will discuss: * Jimmy Kimmel returns to airwaves after the Trump admin  and conservative TV affiliate owners force his removal following comments related to Charlie Kirk's death * An AI "actress" sparks talk of being signed by Hollywood agents, PISSING OFF real-life actors and other creatives * A whole lot more! Don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to the show! And if you have a moment, drop a rating for our show and leave a review! It really helps with metrics and brings us to more writers and film/TV lovers from around the world! So buckle up and enjoy the ride, you’re tuned in to The Scribe Tribe! And remember, #AlwaysBeCreating (ABC)! --- Looking for writer resources? Check out this page from The Blcklist website where they list general writing standards for TV writing, film screenplay writing, playwriting, and fiction writing: https://blcklst.com/writer-resources --- Looking for writer resources? Check out this page from The Blcklist website [https://blcklst.com/] where they list general writing standards for TV writing, film screenplay writing, playwriting, and fiction writing: https://blcklst.com/writer-resources [https://blcklst.com/writer-resources] --- Have any thoughts or questions? Email us and/or to follow us on social media! And don't forget to SHARE, LIKE, and SUBSCRIBE to our podcast! EMAIL: ScribeTribePodcast@gmail.com BLUESKY: @ScribeTribePod [https://bsky.app/profile/scribetribepod.bsky.social] TIKTOK: @ScribeTribePod [https://www.tiktok.com/@scribetribepod] TWITTER: (aka "X"): @ScribeTribePod [https://x.com/ScribeTribePod] YOUTUBE: Scribe Tribe Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@ScribeTribePodcast] INSTAGRAM: @ScribeTribePodcast