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

Apr 17, 2026

Named a top 25 screenwriter to watch by the ISA, Irish screenwriter Conor Dowling has written for everything from kids animation to live-action sci. fiHere he talks about the ongoing development of his feature projects and the lessons he’s learning along the way.


Apr 10, 2026

Creating involved character bios and being ready for the script shifting at a moment’s notice; LaNisa Renee Frederick talks about the acting-plus-improv process involved in the unconventional Amazon series, Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat


Apr 3, 2026

Veteran producer Eleanor Greene talks about the ways she discovers and develops stories, often “beginning at the end” to help a project find its way.


Mar 27, 2026

Zunaid Mansoor, a leading professional script editor and consultant in South Africa, shares his wisdom about screenwriting, the entertainment marketplace and the future of storytelling for his country and beyond. 


Mar 20, 2026

Phil Stark,  screenwriter and licensed therapist, talks about his latest book, How to Be a Screenwriter, covering how to network, get an agent, develop with producers and take notes.