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Comedy MasterclassPilar Alessandra (screenwriting fundamentals)Danielle Krage interviews Pilar Alessandra, who is a Hollywood script consultant, author of the top-selling screenwriting book, The Coffee Break Screenwriter, and host of the On the Page Podcast (now in its 16th year). Pilar is known as one of Los Angeles’s leading story instructors, and she has travelled the world teaching screenwriting and television writing.
In this episode, she shares really practical advice to help comedy writers think about character, stakes, sequences, structures, their writer perspective and effective dialogue.
You can find out more about Pilar and her work (including her classes) at: ht...
2023-06-2136 minComedy MasterclassPilar Alessandra (screenwriting fundamentals)Danielle Krage interviews Pilar Alessandra, who is a Hollywood script consultant, author of the top-selling screenwriting book, The Coffee Break Screenwriter, and host of the On the Page Podcast (now in its 16th year). Pilar is known as one of Los Angeles’s leading story instructors, and she has travelled the world teaching screenwriting and television writing.
In this episode, she shares really practical advice to help comedy writers think about character, stakes, sequences, structures, their writer perspective and effective dialogue.
You can find out more about Pilar and her work (including her classes) at: ht...
2023-06-2136 min
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting PodcastEp 130 - The Coffee Break Screenwriter with Pilar AlessandraGeoffrey chats with screenwriter/instructor/podcaster Pilar Alessandra about her book, The Coffee Break Screenwriter, and how to incorporate quick writing exercises into your daily life.You can order her book here https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B01DZ1UAHS&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_JKV12A5E9PHVR0V057X0&tag=tssp07-20You can find Pilar's screenwriting classes and podcast at https://www.onthepage.tv/on-the-page-podcast/The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksScript Evaluation -->...
2022-05-0222 min
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting PodcastEp 130 - The Coffee Break Screenwriter with Pilar AlessandraGeoffrey chats with screenwriter/instructor/podcaster Pilar Alessandra about her book, The Coffee Break Screenwriter, and how to incorporate quick writing exercises into your daily life.You can order her book here https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B01DZ1UAHS&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_JKV12A5E9PHVR0V057X0&tag=tssp07-20You can find Pilar's screenwriting classes and podcast at https://www.onthepage.tv/on-the-page-podcast/The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksScript Evaluation -->...
2022-05-0222 min
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting PodcastEp 130 - The Coffee Break Screenwriter with Pilar AlessandraGeoffrey chats with screenwriter/instructor/podcaster Pilar Alessandra about her book, The Coffee Break Screenwriter, and how to incorporate quick writing exercises into your daily life.You can order her book here https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B01DZ1UAHS&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_JKV12A5E9PHVR0V057X0&tag=tssp07-20You can find Pilar's screenwriting classes and podcast at https://www.onthepage.tv/on-the-page-podcast/The Guide For Every Screenwriter is available at:https://www.thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com/booksScript Evaluation -->...
2022-05-0222 min
TV Writer Podcast - Audio108 - Will Pascoe (Showrunner of Absentia)
This week, host Gray Jones interviews Will Pascoe, showrunner of "Absentia." Will also wrote for such shows as "The Finder," "Orphan Black," "Da Vinci's Demons," and "Shut Eye."
This episode is sponsored by Pilar Alessandra of onthepage.tv. Pilar is offering TV Writer Podcast listeners a 10% discount on any of her services. To get your 10% off, reach out to her directly and tell her Gray sent you!
In this episode, Will has great tips on how not to get fired when you first get on staff, work/life b...
2020-07-271h 09
TV Writer Podcast - Video107 - Jami O'Brien (Creator / Showrunner of N0S4A2)
This week, host Gray Jones interviews Jami O'Brien, creator & showrunner of "N0S4A2" on AMC.
This episode is sponsored by Pilar Alessandra of onthepage.tv. Pilar is offering TV Writer Podcast listeners a 10% discount on any of her services. To get your 10% off, reach out to her directly and tell her Gray sent you!
In this episode, Jami has great tips for the writers room, improving your writing, winning in interviews, adapting pre-existing material, and general career advice.
Jami O'Brien Bio:
Jami...
2020-07-2045 min
TV Writer Podcast - Audio107 - Jami O'Brien (Creator / Showrunner of N0S4A2)
This week, host Gray Jones interviews Jami O'Brien, creator & showrunner of "N0S4A2" on AMC.
This episode is sponsored by Pilar Alessandra of onthepage.tv. Pilar is offering TV Writer Podcast listeners a 10% discount on any of her services. To get your 10% off, reach out to her directly and tell her Gray sent you!
In this episode, Jami has great tips for the writers room, improving your writing, winning in interviews, adapting pre-existing material, and general career advice.
Jami O'Brien Bio:
Jami...
2020-07-2045 min
TV Writer Podcast - Video106 - UK Show Creator / Show Runner Dan Sefton (Co-Founder, Seven Seas Films)
This week, host Gray Jones interviews UK show creator / showrunner and practicing doctor Dan Sefton, who is also the co-founder of the independent production company Seven Seas Films.
This episode is sponsored by Pilar Alessandra of onthepage.tv. Pilar is offering TV Writer Podcast listeners a 10% discount on any of her services. To get your 10% off, reach out to her directly and tell her Gray sent you!
Dan Sefton Bio:
Dan Sefton is a prolific television writer who founded Seven Seas Films in 2016 alongside producer Simon Lupton, with the aim of crea...
2020-07-141h 04
TV Writer Podcast - Audio106 - UK Show Creator / Show Runner Dan Sefton (Co-Founder, Seven Seas Films)
This week, host Gray Jones interviews UK show creator / showrunner and practicing doctor Dan Sefton, who is also the co-founder of the independent production company Seven Seas Films.
This episode is sponsored by Pilar Alessandra of onthepage.tv. Pilar is offering TV Writer Podcast listeners a 10% discount on any of her services. To get your 10% off, reach out to her directly and tell her Gray sent you!
Dan Sefton Bio:
Dan Sefton is a prolific television writer who founded Seven Seas Films in 2016 alongside producer Simon Lupton, with the aim of crea...
2020-07-141h 04
TV Writer Podcast - Video105 - Steve Harper (God Friended Me, American Crime, Send Me)
This week, host Gray Jones interviews writer-producer Steve Harper, who wrote for "God Friended Me," "American Crime," and "Covert Affairs," and created the hit web series "Send Me."
This episode is sponsored by Pilar Alessandra of onthepage.tv. Pilar is offering a 10% discount on her online "Writing TV" class, which runs Saturdays from July 11 - August 1. To get your 10% off, use the coupon code onthepage10 at checkout.
In this interview, Steve shares how his acting and playwriting experience has helped him in his TV writing, the way the CBS Writers Mentoring Program helped him...
2020-07-0758 min
TV Writer Podcast - Audio105 - Steve Harper (God Friended Me, American Crime, Send Me)
This week, host Gray Jones interviews writer-producer Steve Harper, who wrote for "God Friended Me," "American Crime," and "Covert Affairs," and created the hit web series "Send Me."
This episode is sponsored by Pilar Alessandra of onthepage.tv. Pilar is offering a 10% discount on her online "Writing TV" class, which runs Saturdays from July 11 - August 1. To get your 10% off, use the coupon code onthepage10 at checkout.
In this interview, Steve shares how his acting and playwriting experience has helped him in his TV writing, the way the CBS Writers Mentoring Program helped him...
2020-07-0758 min
TV Writer Podcast - Video104 - Evan Bleiweiss (Vampire Diaries, Rosewood, Black Sails, The Crossing)
This week, host Gray Jones interviews writer-producer Evan Bleiweiss, who has written for "The Vampire Diaries," "Rosewood," and "The Crossing," and has sold several TV pilots, though he never went to college.
This episode is sponsored by Pilar Alessandra of onthepage.tv. Pilar is offering a 10% discount on her online "Writing TV" class, which runs Saturdays from July 11 - August 1. To get your 10% off, use the coupon code onthepage10 at checkout.
Evan Bleiweiss grew up on Long Island, but his family moved to Los Angeles in time for him to attend high school her...
2020-06-301h 06
TV Writer Podcast - Audio104 - Evan Bleiweiss (Vampire Diaries, Rosewood, Black Sails, The Crossing)
This week, host Gray Jones interviews writer-producer Evan Bleiweiss, who has written for "The Vampire Diaries," "Rosewood," and "The Crossing," and has sold several TV pilots, though he never went to college.
This episode is sponsored by Pilar Alessandra of onthepage.tv. Pilar is offering a 10% discount on her online "Writing TV" class, which runs Saturdays from July 11 - August 1. To get your 10% off, use the coupon code onthepage10 at checkout.
Evan Bleiweiss grew up on Long Island, but his family moved to Los Angeles in time for him to attend high school her...
2020-06-301h 06
TV Writer Podcast - Video103 – Carole Kirschner (CBS Diversity Institute Writers Mentoring Program, Showrunner Training Program)
This week, host Gray Jones interviews Carole Kirschner, creator and director of the CBS Diversity Institute Writers Mentoring Program, and director of the Showrunner Training Program.
This episode is sponsored by Pilar Alessandra of onthepage.tv. Pilar is offering a 10% discount on her online "Writing TV" class, which runs Saturdays from July 11 - August 1. To get your 10% off, use the coupon code onthepage10 at checkout.
This is Carole Kirschner’s third appearance on the podcast — be sure to check out her first interview in episode 054, where she talked about her own career path through...
2020-06-231h 05
TV Writer Podcast - Audio103 – Carole Kirschner (CBS Diversity Institute Writers Mentoring Program, Showrunner Training Program)
This week, host Gray Jones interviews Carole Kirschner, creator and director of the CBS Diversity Institute Writers Mentoring Program, and director of the Showrunner Training Program.
This episode is sponsored by Pilar Alessandra of onthepage.tv. Pilar is offering a 10% discount on her online "Writing TV" class, which runs Saturdays from July 11 - August 1. To get your 10% off, use the coupon code onthepage10 at checkout.
This is Carole Kirschner’s third appearance on the podcast — be sure to check out her first interview in episode 054, where she talked about her own career path through...
2020-06-231h 05
TV Writer Podcast - Audio102 - Spiro Skentzos (Arrow, Grimm, Chadam)
This week, host Gray Jones interviews writer Spiro Skentzos, who has written for "Arrow," "Grimm," and TV pilots, as well as "Chadam," an animated web series he co-created.
This episode is sponsored by Pilar Alessandra of onthepage.tv. Pilar is offering a 10% discount on her online "Writing TV" class, which runs Saturdays from July 11 - August 1. To get your 10% off, use the coupon code onthepage10 at checkout.
Spiro Skentzos grew up in a multi-ethnic family speaking Spanish, Greek, and English – and the inevitable mash-up of Magical Realism and ancient mythology primed him as a chil...
2020-06-1641 min
TV Writer Podcast - Video102 - Spiro Skentzos (Arrow, Grimm, Chadam)
This week, host Gray Jones interviews writer Spiro Skentzos, who has written for "Arrow," "Grimm," and TV pilots, as well as "Chadam," an animated web series he co-created.
This episode is sponsored by Pilar Alessandra of onthepage.tv. Pilar is offering a 10% discount on her online "Writing TV" class, which runs Saturdays from July 11 - August 1. To get your 10% off, use the coupon code onthepage10 at checkout.
Spiro Skentzos grew up in a multi-ethnic family speaking Spanish, Greek, and English – and the inevitable mash-up of Magical Realism and ancient mythology primed him as a chil...
2020-06-1641 min
TV Writer Podcast - Video101 - Shawn Ryan (Timeless, SWAT, The Shield, The Chicago Code, The Unit)
This week, host Gray Jones interviews veteran producer Shawn Ryan, who has created or co-created a number of series, including The Shield, The Chicago Code, Last Resort, Timeless, and his current series SWAT.
This episode is sponsored by Pilar Alessandra of onthepage.tv. Pilar is offering a 10% discount to TV Writer Podcast viewers. To get your 10% off, contact Pilar through her website and mention the podcast.
Shawn Ryan started out writing and acting in plays. He won the prestigious Norman Lear Playwriting Award, which included an opportunity to come to Los Angeles and obse...
2020-06-0959 min
TV Writer Podcast - Audio101 - Shawn Ryan (Timeless, SWAT, The Shield, The Chicago Code, The Unit)
This week, host Gray Jones interviews veteran producer Shawn Ryan, who has created or co-created a number of series, including The Shield, The Chicago Code, Last Resort, Timeless, and his current series SWAT.
This episode is sponsored by Pilar Alessandra of onthepage.tv. Pilar is offering a 10% discount to TV Writer Podcast viewers. To get your 10% off, contact Pilar through her website and mention the podcast.
Shawn Ryan started out writing and acting in plays. He won the prestigious Norman Lear Playwriting Award, which included an opportunity to come to Los Angeles and obse...
2020-06-0959 min
TV Writer Podcast - Audio100 - Benjamin Raab & Deric A. Hughes (Warehouse 13, Arrow, The Flash, Legacies)
This week, host Gray Jones interviews writer/producer team Benjamin Raab and Deric A. Hughes, currently co-executive producing Legacies on the CW, who have written and produced on Arrow, Scream: the Series, The Flash, Beauty and the Beast and Warehouse 13.
Episode 099 is sponsored by Pilar Alessandra of onthepage.tv. Pilar is offering a 10% discount on her interactive-online class “Rewrite Techniques,” running Four Saturdays, May 23 – June 13. To get your 10% off, use the code onthepage10 at checkout.
Benjamin Raab and Deric A. Hughes have written together for almost 20 years. Ben got his start in comic books, w...
2020-06-021h 05
TV Writer Podcast - Video100 - Benjamin Raab & Deric A. Hughes (Warehouse 13, Arrow, The Flash, Legacies)
This week, host Gray Jones interviews writer/producer team Benjamin Raab and Deric A. Hughes, currently co-executive producing Legacies on the CW, who have written and produced on Arrow, Scream: the Series, The Flash, Beauty and the Beast and Warehouse 13.
This episode is sponsored by Pilar Alessandra of onthepage.tv. Pilar is offering a 10% discount on her interactive-online class “Rewrite Techniques,” running Four Saturdays, May 23 – June 13. To get your 10% off, use the code onthepage10 at checkout.
Benjamin Raab and Deric A. Hughes have written together for almost 20 years. Ben got his start in comic bo...
2020-06-021h 05
TV Writer Podcast - Audio099 - Ken Estin (Showrunner of Cheers, Taxi) and Paula Finn (Author, Sitcom Writers Talk Shop)This week, host Gray Jones interviews veteran comedy writer Ken Estin, showrunner of Cheers and Taxi and creator of The Tracy Ullman Show, and Paula Finn, the author of Sitcom Writers Talk Shop.
Episode 099 is sponsored by Pilar Alessandra of onthepage.tv. Pilar is offering a 10% discount on her interactive-online class “Rewrite Techniques,” running Four Saturdays, May 23 - June 13. To get your 10% off, use the code onthepage10at checkout.
Paula Finn grew up in the shadow of her late father Herbert Finn, who wrote on such classic comedies as The Honeymooners, The Flintstones, and Gilligan's Island...
2020-05-1853 min
TV Writer Podcast - Video099 - Ken Estin (Showrunner of Cheers, Taxi) and Paula Finn (Author, Sitcom Writers Talk Shop)
This week, host Gray Jones interviews veteran comedy writer Ken Estin, showrunner of Cheers and Taxi and creator of The Tracy Ullman Show, and Paula Finn, the author of Sitcom Writers Talk Shop.
Episode 099 is sponsored by Pilar Alessandra of onthepage.tv. Pilar is offering a 10% discount on her interactive-online class “Rewrite Techniques,” running Four Saturdays, May 23 - June 13. To get your 10% off, use the code onthepage10 at checkout.
Paula Finn grew up in the shadow of her late father Herbert Finn, who wrote on such classic comedies as The Honeymooners, The Flintstones, and Gil...
2020-05-1853 min
TV Writer Podcast - Audio098 - Robert Hewitt Wolfe (EP of Elementary, The Dresden Files & Andromeda)This week, host Gray Jones interviews veteran TV & feature writer Robert Hewitt Wolfe, executive producer of Elementary, and developer/EP of The Dresden Files and Andromeda.
Episode 098 is sponsored by Pilar Alessandra of onthepage.tv. Pilar is offering a 10% discount on her interactive-online class “Rewrite Techniques,” running Four Saturdays, May 23 - June 13. To get your 10% off, use the code onthepage10at checkout.
Robert Hewitt Wolfe attended UCLA for screenwriting. His first screenplay, “Paper Dragons,” placed second in the prestigious Goldwyn awards. He started out writing features, but soon was able to pitch and write an episode of...
2020-05-111h 06
TV Writer Podcast - Video098 - Robert Hewitt Wolfe (EP of Elementary, The Dresden Files & Andromeda)
This week, host Gray Jones interviews veteran TV & feature writer Robert Hewitt Wolfe, executive producer of Elementary, and developer/EP of The Dresden Files and Andromeda.
Episode 098 is sponsored by Pilar Alessandra of onthepage.tv. Pilar is offering a 10% discount on her interactive-online class “Rewrite Techniques,” running Four Saturdays, May 23 - June 13. To get your 10% off, use the code onthepage10 at checkout.
Robert Hewitt Wolfe attended UCLA for screenwriting. His first screenplay, “Paper Dragons,” placed second in the prestigious Goldwyn awards. He started out writing features, but soon was able to pitch and write an ep...
2020-05-111h 06
TV Writer Podcast - Audio097 - Dan O'Shannon (Modern Family, Frasier, Cheers)This week, host Gray Jones interviews multiple Emmy winning and Oscar-nominated comedy writer Dan O'Shannon, Executive Producer of Cheers, Frasier, and Modern Family, and author of the book, What Are You Laughing At?
Episode 097 is sponsored by Pilar Alessandra of onthepage.tv. Pilar is offering a 10% discount on any of her services: to get your 10% off, reach out to Pilar directly and mention the TV Writer Podcast.
Dan O’Shannon is a writer and producer who has worked on such hit comedies as Newhart, Cheers, and Frasier, as well as many other TV series, like The O...
2020-05-041h 11
TV Writer Podcast - Video097 - Dan O'Shannon (Modern Family, Frasier, Cheers)
This week, host Gray Jones interviews multiple Emmy winning and Oscar-nominated comedy writer Dan O'Shannon, Executive Producer of Cheers, Frasier, and Modern Family, and author of the book, What Are You Laughing At?
Episode 097 is sponsored by Pilar Alessandra of onthepage.tv. Pilar is offering a 10% discount on any of her services: to get your 10% off, reach out to Pilar directly and mention the TV Writer Podcast.
Dan O’Shannon is a writer and producer who has worked on such hit comedies as Newhart, Cheers, and Frasier, as well as many other TV serie...
2020-05-041h 11
TV Writer Podcast - Audio096 - Keto Shimizu (Co-Showrunner, DC's Legends of Tomorrow)This week, host Gray Jones catches up with Keto Shimizu, co-showrunner and EP for DC's Legends of Tomorrow, and who formerly wrote for Arrow, Being Human, and The Cape.
Episode 096 is sponsored by Pilar Alessandra of onthepage.tv. Pilar is offering a 10% discount on any of her services: to get your 10% off, reach out to Pilar directly and mention the TV Writer Podcast.
Don't forget that Gray interviewed Keto back in 2011 (episode 10), after she had just been staffed on The Cape. In that interview, she shares a lot about how she broke in to the...
2020-04-2727 min
TV Writer Podcast - Video096 - Keto Shimizu (Co-Showrunner, DC's Legends of Tomorrow)
This week, host Gray Jones catches up with Keto Shimizu, co-showrunner and EP for DC's Legends of Tomorrow, and who formerly wrote for Arrow, Being Human, and The Cape.
Episode 096 is sponsored by Pilar Alessandra of onthepage.tv. Pilar is offering a 10% discount on any of her services: to get your 10% off, reach out to Pilar directly and mention the TV Writer Podcast.
Don't forget that Gray interviewed Keto back in 2011 (episode 10), after she had just been staffed on The Cape. In that interview, she shares a lot about how she broke in...
2020-04-2727 min
TV Writer Podcast - Audio095 - Michael Narducci (Showrunner of The Originals)This week, host Gray Jones interviews Michael Narducci, showrunner and EP for The Originals, co-EP for The Crossing, and writer and producer for The Vampire Diaries.
Episode 094 is sponsored by Pilar Alessandra of onthepage.tv. Pilar is offering a 10% discount on any of her services: to get your 10% off, reach out to Pilar directly and mention the TV Writer Podcast.
Michael Narducci biography:
Currently working on an as yet unannounced Netflix series, Michael recently developed Warriors through ABC Studios. Prior to that, he was the showrunner of The Originals for Warner Brothers TV...
2020-04-201h 18
TV Writer Podcast - Video095 - Michael Narducci (Showrunner of The Originals)
This week, host Gray Jones interviews Michael Narducci, showrunner and EP for The Originals, co-EP for The Crossing, and writer and producer for The Vampire Diaries.
Episode 095 is sponsored by Pilar Alessandra of onthepage.tv. Pilar is offering a 10% discount on any of her services: to get your 10% off, reach out to Pilar directly and mention the TV Writer Podcast.
Michael Narducci biography:
Currently working on an as yet unannounced Netflix series, Michael recently developed Warriors through ABC Studios. Prior to that, he was the showrunner of The Originals for Warner...
2020-04-201h 18
TV Writer Podcast - Video094 - Arika Lisanne Mittman (EP of Paradise Lost, Timeless)
This week, host Gray Jones interviews Arika Lisanne Mittman, EP of Paradise Lost on Spectrum Originals, and Timeless. She also wrote and produced on Elementary and Dexter.
Episode 094 is sponsored by Pilar Alessandra of onthepage.tv. Pilar is offering a 10% discount on any of her services: to get your 10% off, reach out to Pilar directly and mention the TV Writer Podcast.
Arika got her start as an assistant on Dawson's Creek... though she would not get her first staff gig for several years, she landed an agent during that time.
Her...
2020-04-131h 08
TV Writer Podcast - Audio094 - Arika Lisanne Mittman (EP of Paradise Lost, Timeless)This week, host Gray Jones interviews Arika Lisanne Mittman, EP of Paradise Lost on Spectrum Originals, and Timeless. She also wrote and produced on Elementary and Dexter.
Episode 094 is sponsored by Pilar Alessandra of onthepage.tv. Pilar is offering a 10% discount on any of her services: to get your 10% off, reach out to Pilar directly and mention the TV Writer Podcast.
Arika got her start as an assistant on Dawson's Creek... though she would not get her first staff gig for several years, she landed an agent during that time.
Her career took...
2020-04-131h 08
TV Writer Podcast - Video093 - Sarah Watson (Creator of The Bold Type, Author of Most Likely)
This week, host Gray Jones returns to the Skype format due to the Coronavirus quarantine, but you're sure to love his interview with Sarah Watson, creator of The Bold Type and executive producer on Parentood!
Episode 093 is sponsored by Pilar Alessandra of onthepage.tv. Pilar is offering a 10% discount on her interactive online class, Writing the First Draft, which started April 4th, but can be joined any time up to the second class on April 11th. To get your 10% off, use the code onthepage10 at checkout.
Sarah is very open about the challenges a...
2020-04-061h 04
TV Writer Podcast - Audio093 - Sarah Watson (Creator of The Bold Type, Author of Most Likely)This week, host Gray Jones returns to the Skype format due to the Coronavirus quarantine, but you're sure to love his interview with Sarah Watson, creator of The Bold Type and executive producer on Parentood!
Episode 093 is sponsored by Pilar Alessandra of onthepage.tv. Pilar is offering a 10% discount on her interactive online class, Writing the First Draft, which started April 4th, but can be joined any time up to the second class on April 11th. To get your 10% off, use the code onthepage10 at checkout.
Sarah is very open about the challenges along the w...
2020-04-061h 04
TV Writer Podcast - Video092 - Bob Goodman (Creator of The Zeta Project, EP of Elementary)
The TV Writer Podcast is back, and better than before! In our re-launch, host Gray Jones will be primarily interviewing showrunners and EP level writers. We'll be moving away from the focus on the newbie writer, and aiming more at the oft-neglected staff to mid-level writer. There is now a dedicated audio-only feed at iTunes, Podbean, Spotify and coming soon to Pandora. You can access the video version via YouTube, iTunes, Podbean, and on the web at tvwriterpodcast.com. Follow @GrayJones on Twitter for updates on upcoming interviews, and be sure to subscribe, like, and post reviews o...
2020-03-311h 05
TV Writer Podcast - Audio092 - Bob Goodman (Creator of The Zeta Project, EP of Elementary)The TV Writer Podcast is back, and better than before! In our re-launch, host Gray Jones will be primarily interviewing showrunners and EP level writers. We'll be moving away from the focus on the newbie writer, and aiming more at the oft-neglected staff to mid-level writer. There is now a dedicated audio-only feed at iTunes, Podbean, Spotify and coming soon to Pandora. You can access the video version via YouTube, iTunes, Podbean, and on the web at tvwriterpodcast.com. Follow @GrayJones on Twitter for updates on upcoming interviews, and be sure to subscribe, like, and post reviews on all o...
2020-03-301h 05
On The Page654. Special Announcement from PilarPilar wants to let you know about online/video-conference classes at On the Page and to announce that in-person classes are suspended at the studio for spring due to COVID-19. Stay safe and have a good writing week! www.onthepage.tv
2020-03-1201 minOn The Page654. Special Announcement from PilarPilar wants to let you know about online/video-conference classes at On the Page and to announce that in-person classes are suspended at the studio for spring due to COVID-19. Stay safe and have a good writing week! www.onthepage.tv
2020-03-1201 min
On The Page654. Special Announcement from PilarPilar wants to let you know about online/video-conference classes at On the Page and to announce that in-person classes are suspended at the studio for spring due to COVID-19. Stay safe and have a good writing week! www.onthepage.tv
2020-03-1201 min
TV Writer Podcast - Audio041 – The Coffee Break Screenwriter Author, On The Page instructor Pilar Alessandra (mp3)
It’s podcast mashup time! Instructor, author, and script consultant Pilar Alessandra, host of the “On the Page” podcast, joins Gray for a wonderful interview.
Pilar Alessandra moved to L.A. from Boston to pursue acting, but immediately fell in love with storytelling, and got a job as a script reader for Amblin Entertainment. With the formation of DreamWorks, she became Senior Story Analyst and a reader liaison between the studio and Robert Zemeckis’ company, ImageMovers. Her expert script analysis was also sought out by The Robert Evans Company, Cineville Entertainment, Handprint Entertainment, and Saturday Night Li...
2020-03-0847 min
TV Writer Podcast - Video041 – The Coffee Break Screenwriter Author, On The Page instructor Pilar Alessandra (VIDEO)
It’s podcast mashup time! Instructor, author, and script consultant Pilar Alessandra, host of the “On the Page” podcast, joins Gray for a wonderful interview.
Pilar Alessandra moved to L.A. from Boston to pursue acting, but immediately fell in love with storytelling, and got a job as a script reader for Amblin Entertainment. With the formation of DreamWorks, she became Senior Story Analyst and a reader liaison between the studio and Robert Zemeckis’ company, ImageMovers. Her expert script analysis was also sought out by The Robert Evans Company, Cineville Entertainment, Handprint Entertainment, and Saturday Night Li...
2020-03-0747 min
Screenwriters' Rant Room278 - Super Fan EpisodeHilliard and Chris sit down with young writer Richard Scott and Super Fan Sonny Joachim to answer industry questions you won’t wanna miss! DIRECT LINK: www.bit.ly/SWRR-278 Get the Rant Room T-shirt HERE!!! http://bit.ly/SWRR-TShirts We keep flogging the 2020 San Diego Comic Con panel, the 2-hour live recording of the Rant Room! How does it come to pass? Support the show via the Patreon link. http://bit.ly/SWRRPatreon Remember support is love! We invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content that goes into this podcast. T-SHIRT IDEAS Mentioned on the Podcast Read the room and don’t be...
2019-10-212h 20
Rock SolidDedicated to...Pat welcomes his wife Pilar Alessandra (onthepage.tv) back to the show to play songs and read dedications submitted by our Patreon supporters.
2019-10-101h 37
Rock SolidDedicated to...Pat welcomes his wife Pilar Alessandra (onthepage.tv) back to the show to play songs and read dedications submitted by our Patreon supporters.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2019-10-101h 37
Screenwriters' Rant Room273 - LEONARD CHANG "SNOWFALL" Hilliard and Chris sit down with the awesome Leonard Chang - Executive Producer on F/X's SNOWFALL! We invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content that goes into this podcast. Support the show via the Patreon link. http://bit.ly/SWRRPatreon Get the Rant Room T-shirt HERE!!! http://bit.ly/SWRR-TShirts Remember support is love! And we WOULD LIKE TO DO A Live-Show at San Diego Comic-Con next year... but only with your support. On the show we talk...
2019-09-161h 59
Write Hot PodcastBreaking the Rules with Pilar AlessandraPilar Alessandra is the director of the screenwriting and TV writing program On the Page®, host of the popular On the Page Podcast and author of the top-selling book “The Coffee Break Screenwriter.” She started her career as Senior Story Analyst at DreamWorks SKG and, in 2001, opened the On the Page Writers’ Studio in Los Angeles where she directs her screenwriting and TV writing program On the Page®. Her students and clients have written for The Walking Dead, Modern Family, Grey’s Anatomy, Lost and Family Guy. They’ve sold features and pitches to Warner Bros, DreamWorks, Disney and Sony and have won...
2018-02-2830 min
Behind the ScenesBreaking the Rules with Pilar AlessandraPilar Alessandra is the director of the screenwriting and TV writing program On the Page®, host of the popular On the Page Podcast and author of the top-selling book “The Coffee Break Screenwriter.” She started her career as Senior Story Analyst at DreamWorks SKG and, in 2001, opened the On the Page Writers’ Studio in Los Angeles where she directs her screenwriting and TV writing program On the Page®. Her students and clients have written for The Walking Dead, Modern Family, Grey’s Anatomy, Lost and Family Guy. They’ve sold features and pitches to Warner Bros, DreamWorks, Disney and Sony and have won...
2018-02-0130 min
Screenwriters' Rant Room184 - PILAR ALESSANDRA - BREAKS THE RULESPilar Alessandra, Best-selling author and instructor of the popular "On The Page Writers' Studio" screenwriting and TV writing program/workshops joins Hilliard, Lisa, and Chris to talk about craft and her new screenwriting book BREAKS THE RULES! Direct Link: www.bit.ly/SWRR-184 Subscribe, Comment, Rate & 5 STAR Review on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HG-SRR-EP1 Twitter: @ScreenwritersRR @HilliardGuess @LisaBolekaja @UnuathorizedCBD @OnThePage #ScreenwritersRantRoom #Comedy #Screenwriting #Producing #Diversity #OnThePage #Writing #Learning
2017-12-181h 19
The Imperfect PodcastThe American Film Market, Filmmaker Tips for SuccessWe are back from the American Film Market in sunny Santa Monica, California where we spent three days learning, pitching and meeting the film industries biggest players from around the world. The American Film Market hosts one of the industries biggest events for film makers, screenwriters and distributors.
Our #1 tip for success at the American Film Market is preparation. Setup your meetings in advance, don't wait for the last minute to schedule them because the likelihood of getting into a meeting without an appointment is very low. Even if you have an appointment the odds of it being on time...
2017-11-1400 min
Indie Film Tribe021: How to incorporate socially conscious themes into your screenplay with On The Page's Pilar AlessandraPILAR ALESSANDRA started her career as Senior Story Analyst at DreamWorks SKG. In 2001, she opened the Los Angeles-based On the Page Writers’ Studio, dedicated to teaching and consulting with screenwriters and TV writers at all levels. She’s the author of the popular scriptwriting book, “The Coffee Break Screenwriter,” and host of the “On the Page Podcast.” An in-demand speaker, she’s taught seminars at Disney Animation, ABC, CBS and MTV and traveled the world teaching in the UK, China, Poland, Vietnam, Colombia, Portugal and South Africa. Pilar’s greatest...
2017-05-1742 minWrite Hot PodcastThe Coffee Break Screenwriter with Pilar AlessandraPilar Alessandra started her career as Senior Story Analyst at DreamWorks SKG. In 2001, she opened the Los Angeles-based On the Page Writers’ Studio dedicated to teaching and consulting with screenwriters and TV writers at all levels. She’s the author of the top-selling scriptwriting book, “The Coffee Break Screenwriter,” and host of the popular “On the Page Podcast.” An in-demand speaker, she’s taught seminars at Disney Animation, ABC, CBS and MTV, and traveled the world teaching in the UK, China, Poland, Vietnam, Columbia, Portugal and South Africa. Pilar’s greatest accomplishment is the success of her students, many of whom have won to...
2017-02-0323 min
On The Page477. The Industry-Ready ChecklistPilar goes it alone this week to help you polish up your script before giving it to an important reader. E-mail her at inquire@onthepage.tv to get the list!
2016-10-2838 minOn The Page477. The Industry-Ready ChecklistPilar goes it alone this week to help you polish up your script before giving it to an important reader. E-mail her at inquire@onthepage.tv to get the list!
2016-10-2838 min
On The Page477. The Industry-Ready ChecklistPilar goes it alone this week to help you polish up your script before giving it to an important reader. E-mail her at inquire@onthepage.tv to get the list!
2016-10-2838 min
Almost AdultsPassionate LA Residents Teach The 90s (ft. Pilar Alessandra)In this quite peculiar podcast, Jean-Claude takes a backseat while Gage talks to Pilar Alessandra about podcasts, moving out to LA, and where passions lie. Email Us: almostadultspodcast@gmail.com Tweet Us: @almostadultspodTweet Gage: @GageAgnew TWEET Jean Claude: @PMuffinMix Tweet Pilar: @onthepage Pilar's website and classes: http://www.onthepage.tv/ Gage's First On The Page Episode: http://onthepage.libsyn.com/254-conceptual-vs-intuitive-writing Watch Jean-Claude: https://www.twitch.tv/premiummuffinmix/ Watch Gage: https://www.twitch.tv/gagekagnew/ Instagram Us: @almostadultspod Our them...
2016-09-141h 07
Rock SolidStory SongsTo celebrate her birthday Pat is joined by his wife Pilar Alessandra (www.onthepage.tv) to play music from her topic of choice "Story Songs."
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2016-09-012h 00