The Script Reader Pro Podcast

In the second part of our series on change, Scott & Desiree dig into the way a character has to admit the truth behind their lies in order for their arc to be worth it.Read the full show notes here: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/resources-podcast/podcast-ep-71-the-truth-characters-must-learn

In the first part of a two-part series, Scott & Desire discuss the dynamics of character arcs and changes and some great tips to find out exactly what your characters hold inside.Read the full show notes here: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/resources-podcast/podcast-ep-70-the-lie-characters-tell-themselves/

In this episode, Scott & Desiree talk about why it is so important to make sure your characters are not perfect, that they are as messy and damaged as you can make them, using SONG SUNG BLUE as an example.Read the full show notes here: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/resources-podcast/podcast-ep-69-complex-messy-characters-are-worth-everything/

In this episode, the first of a 2-part series on rewriting, Scott & Desiree explore the reasons why writers sometimes make the rewrite process harder than it needs to be, or not as effective as it could be, and ways they can turn that around.Read the full show notes here: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/resources-podcast/podcast-ep-67-why-most-rewrites-fail

In this episode, Scott & Desiree break down exactly what Show, Don't Tell means and how to make sure you are doing it in the right ways.Read the full show notes here: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/resources-podcast/podcast-ep-66-showing-versus-telling

What makes a female character unforgettable? In this episode, we unpack the craft behind some of the best-written women in film and television.Read the full show notes here: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/resources-podcast/podcast-ep-65-the-best-female-characters-and-why/

Scott is joined by a fellow screenwriter who is making his own waves as they talk about the realities of ups and downs and finding success in the failures.Read the full show notes here: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/resources-podcast/podcast-ep-64-screenwriters-talking-shop/

In this episode, Scott & Desiree break down how well the idea of desperation is used in prestige television shows and how you can apply it to your spec pilot.Read the full show notes here: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/resources-podcast/podcast-ep-63-the-use-of-desperation-in-prestige-television/