The creator of one of 2021's most uplifting and inclusive animated series discusses her improvisational method for writing naturalistic dialogue, and why the best kids TV shows don't talk down to their audience. Written and hosted by Al Horner

Bush + Renz (Antebellum)

Dec 9th, 2021 22m

The creators of last year's powerful Antebellum break down the balance between activism and entertainment in their politically-charged work, and share their tips on crafting effective twists. Written and hosted by Al Horner, produced by Kamil D

Sam Boyd (Love Life)

Dec 2nd, 2021 25m 3s

The creator of the moving HBO Max series Love Life discusses how "productive procrastination" and applying action verbs to the beginning and end of each scene helps him write affecting drama. Written and hosted by Al Horner, produced by Kamil D

Gennifer Hutchison (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul)

Nov 25th, 2021 25m 33s

The screenwriter behind gripping episodes of Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul and Amazon's upcoming Lord of the Rings series explains why she's attracted to stories about "ordinary people in extraordinary situations." Written and hosted by Al Hor

Will Collins (Wolfwalkers)

Nov 18th, 2021 22m 5s

The screenwriter behind Cartoon Saloon's jaw-dropping animation Wolfwalkers discusses writing his way to an Oscar nomination one fifteen-minute burst of creativity at a time. Written and hosted by Al Horner, produced by Kamil Dymek, with music

David Gordon Green (Halloween Kills)

Nov 11th, 2021 21m 25s

The writer-director of 2018's Halloween, Halloween Kills and an upcoming trilogy of Exorcist sequels on how drawing, bike rides and ice baths became key to his creative routine. Written and hosted by Al Horner, produced by Kamil Dymek, with mus

Jim Cummings (The Beta Test, Thunder Road)

Nov 11th, 2021 21m 53s

The Beta Test star reveals why he loves "writing out loud" and why making podcast versions of his first drafts complete with music and SFX is key to his creative process. Written and hosted by Al Horner, produced by Kamil Dymek, with music by N

Misha Green (Lovecraft Country)

Nov 11th, 2021 22m 12s

The Lovecraft Country creator explains why she loves "stories of physical and metaphorical survival" – and the screenwriting tips and tricks that she uses to write them. Written and hosted by Al Horner, produced by Kamil Dymek, with music by Na

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Introducing How I Write

Nov 2nd, 2021 1m 17s

Say hello to How I Write – a podcast about the highs, lows and workflows of screenwriting. Launches Friday November 12th. Presented by Arc Studio Pro. https://www.arcstudiopro.com/how-i-write

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