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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 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.


Jun 19, 2026

“The Writers of today helping the writers of tomorrow.” Such is the motto of The Writers Guild Foundation and its executive director Julie Lacouture. Julie describes the programs at the WGF which include the Veterans Writing Project, the Writers Access Program and its new partnership with the Nicholl Fellowship.


Jun 12, 2026

Actor/writer Marissa Alaniz discusses the love of the craft and passion for her subject matter that led her to write and produce her recently published play Elizabeth.