{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/629f88cf56d08200124ff75c/6862f95b5670d8650826933a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Rockstar Writing with David Silverman","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/629f88cf56d08200124ff75c/1751316533273-1d632142-43a8-40bc-8531-c52f9d40667f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of Business as UNusual, host Aicila welcome David Silverman, acclaimed screenwriter, TV producer, and Stanford-educated psychotherapist. Silverman shares his unconventional journey from psychology to Hollywood, breaking down the mindset, resilience, and creative strategies that helped him co-create series like The Wild Thornberries and author \"How to Be a Rock Star Screenwriter.\" Discover how embracing the human condition, pushing past rejection, and leveraging unusual tactics can redefine business success—both onscreen and off.</p><p><br></p><p>Topics discussed in this episode:</p><ul><li>From Therapy to TV: David Silverman’s Unusual Career Path</li><li>What It Really Takes to Break Into Hollywood as a Screenwriter</li><li>The Power of Partnership and Surviving Writers’ Rooms</li><li>Lessons from Psychotherapy That Give Writers an Edge</li><li>Managing Sensitivity and Anxiety in Creative Professions</li><li>Myths vs. Reality in Screenwriting Success: Is Your First Script Worth Millions?</li><li>Bold Moves for Getting Noticed in the Entertainment Industry</li><li>Practical Tips for New Writers: Agents, Pitching, and More</li><li>Silverman’s Advice to His 18-Year-Old Self</li><li>EMDR and Advancements in Treating Trauma for Creative Professionals</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Resources mentioned in this episode:</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://bookshop.org/a/90423/9798992528701\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How to Be a Rock Star Screenwriter</a></li><li><a href=\"http://www.hollywoodscriptwriting.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HollywoodScriptwriting.com</a></li><li><a href=\"http://www.davidsilvermanlmft.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">DavidSilvermanLMFT.com</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.imdb.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">IMDb Pro</a></li><li><a href=\"https://hsperson.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine Aron</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167743/?ref_=fn_all_ttl_1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Wild Thornberries (TV Series)</a></li><li><a href=\"https://psychcentral.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">PsychCentral (psychology writing)</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Ready to break into screenwriting? Grab David’s book \"How to Be a Rock Star Screenwriter\" and start your journey!</p><p>Seeking creative business inspiration? Explore unconventional tips at hollywoodscriptwriting.com.</p><p>Know someone dreaming of Hollywood? Share this episode to spark their next big idea!</p><p><br></p><p>The full transcript of this conversation is available at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.bicurean.com/bautranscripts3\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.bicurean.com/bautranscripts3</a></p><p><br></p><p>Transcripts and notes generated with Descript and Castmagic and then edited by human eyes and hands.</p><p>Lightly edited and produced by BiCurean Consulting, BiCurean.com.</p>","author_name":"BiCurean Consulting"}