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Join writing teacher Pilar Alessandra and industry guests as they  demystify screenwriting and answer your questions about craft and story.

Jul 24, 2026

In the very last episode of the On the Page Podcast, host Pilar Alessandra says goodbye and takes part in an “exit meeting” courtesy of podcaster Ben Blacker.


Jul 17, 2026

Whether you’re writing something “elevated" or “grounded," Pilar helps you build a scene one element at a time.


Jul 10, 2026

Austin Elliott chose to “be the person who cleans the kitchen without being asked,” and went on to maintain steady work in the industry. Here he talks about the important lessons he's learned as he advanced from PA to the writers' room.


Jul 3, 2026

Writer Danny Bayliss came to LA right after college and has learned a thing or two in that time. Here he shares “five tips” that include ways to live a good life while expanding your network.


Jun 26, 2026

Josh Sky was an aspiring TV writer when he got an opportunity to write comics for his favorite character He-Man. Fifty issues later, he discusses what he’s learned and his feelings about where comic book writing and screenwriting converge.