The Script Reader Pro Podcast

This episode is the first in an exciting 4-part series where Scott and Desiree walk you through what to keep in mind when finding that next idea and listening to that spark inside you as you map your next feature-length screenplay.Click here to read the full show notes: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/resources-podcast/podcast-ep-46-mapping-your-screenplay/

In this episode, Scott & Desiree break down what a thriller really is, how to make it work, and the things to keep in mind when you attempt to write a thriller that will make the industry pay attention.Click here to read the full show notes: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/resources-podcast/podcast-ep-45-anatomy-of-a-thriller/

In this episode, Scott and Desiree talk about all the reasons why you should be reading as many screenplays as you can; they also use one scene from The Dark Knight as an example of how to break down and study those screenplays, not just read them. It's all about "doing the work."Read the full show notes here: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/resources-podcast/podcast-ep-44-read-the-damn-screenplay/

In this episode, Scott and Desiree talk about one of the scariest things for anybody: change. They talk about how as a writer trying to break into a very collaborative business, where everybody has an opinion, needs to be malleable and easily adaptive to change.Read the full show notes here: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/resources-podcast/podcast-ep-43-change/

What does it look like to become successful after going through a mentorship with us? How does it help you grow in confidence and skill? In this episode, Scott and Desiree talk with Phillip McSween, a mentorship alumni who is making waves in Hollywood, as all three cover the importance of not staying closed off and alone in your own little writing bubble.Read the full show notes here: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/resources-podcast/podcast-ep-42-interview-with-mentorship-client-phillip-mcsween/

What makes a twist land? What makes a moment satisfying? Setups and payoffs. In this episode, Scott and Desiree break down the importance of planting story elements early, and how to cash them in later for big emotional (or explosive) effect.Read the full show notes here: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/resources-podcast/podcast-ep-41-set-ups-and-payoffs/

In this episode, we’re diving deep into what it really means when dialogue (or plot or character) is “on the nose”, and why it kills the magic in a script. From clunky exposition to cliché characters and spoon-fed plot twists, this episode unpacks how to spot and fix on-the-nose writing.Read the full show notes here: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/resources-podcast/podcast-ep-40-on-the-nose/

In this episode, Scott and Desiree dive into why building a strong portfolio is essential before reaching out to managers, agents, or producers. From how many scripts you need to what else belongs in your portfolio, they share practical steps to help you stand out and be taken seriously.Read the full show notes here: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/resources-podcast/podcast-ep-38-building-a-portfolio/