Script, Mate!

S2 Ep 2 - Questions and Arguments

Tony and Tim answer some of your questions: the future of screenplay competitions after Coverfly's demise, how to come up with your next great idea, and the 'proper' use of character introductions/scene description. The guys disagree! Listen to find out where and how loud it gets!

S2 Ep 1 - Special Guest - Development Executive Felicity Staunton

We're back for season two! Tim and Tony are joined by special guest - Felicity Staunton - Executive Vice President of Development for Animal Logic Entertainment - producers of the Peter Rabbit movies, who has projects set up at Netflix, Paramount and more! Felicity and the guys talk about how to behave in general meetings, what will make your script jump off the page, how to take feedback and the importance of pitching in a writer's career. You want a career as a writer? You need to listen to this!

S1 Ep 8 - Your Opening Pages MATTER

The opening pages to your script matter way more than you probably think. And in ways you may not have thought about. Tim and Tony explain why the beginning of your script is about much more than just starting your story. It's about introducing yourself as a writer. They discuss tips and things to avoid, what you don't have to worry about, and explore unintended consequences. This episode will let you look at your script in a whole new way, and will help your writing immediately!

S1 Ep 7 - Dealing with Rejection and Disillusionment

Like it or not - and no one likes it - rejection is a huge part of the creative's life/job/world. There is no avoiding it - and it comes in many forms, at every stage of the process. Tim and Tony explore how to accept rejection, deal with it, and move forward, when at times it all feels a bit hopeless.

S1 Ep 6 - Flashbacks and Dream Sequences

Tim and Tony dive into the word of devices/crutches used ALOT by writers. This time, it's flashbacks and dream sequences. They explain why they aren't as clever or useful as you may think they are, and how they can actually do harm to your script, and the impression you give to industry readers. Plus, the guys discuss writing action scenes, and some Steven Seagal trivia.