The Screenwriters Network Podcast: A Screenwriting Podcast for Emerging Writers!

• Interview with Television Writer Ezra W. Nachman (@whinefields)

  In this episode, Smish interviews Ezra W. Nachman (aka @whinefields), staff writer on NBC’s MANIFEST. They talk about Ezra’s journey to becoming a writer, from his parent’s aspirations for him to be a lawyer, to not being allowed to watch movies or TV as a child. Ezra discusses how his time at USC Film School led to his first job as a writer’s PA and ultimately placing in contests & fellowships. Smish & Ezra discuss the trajectory of his career, becoming a staff writer, and the effects the pandemic has had on a writer’s room. Ezra breaks down the positions on a show, and best of all, shares his invaluable advice for successful networking! Highlights: (1:04) How Ezra began his journey in screenwriting (6:45) THE SOPRANOS sparked a love for TV & film that he couldn’t ignore (18:47) How to break into TV and the roles on a show (31:55) Job of a Writer’s Assistant on LETHAL WEAPON (48:48) Ezra’s tip to networking (52:21) Becoming a staff writer on MANIFEST (1:08:49) How has the writer’s room & production been affected by the pandemic? Sponsored by ScriptUp ScriptUp provides in depth coverage to help screenwriters improve their work! Head to https://scriptupstudio.com and enter discount code TSN10 for 10% off today! Join the Discord Server Interact with over 6000 screenwriters around the world, including Ezra! http://thescreenwritersnetwork.com/ You can find Ezra on the Discord server: @whinefields. Get Exclusive Extras VIP members get a bonus segment with Ezra. We learn the meaning behind @whinefields, his process to outlining a feature, and his career goal before he dies. Most importantly, Ezra shares his go to order at Canter’s Deli! More about Ezra: IMDB Page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2837457/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 To become a VIP on Patreon and get ad-free episodes 2 weeks before everyone else plus exclusive bonus audio content: http://www.patreon.com/screenwritersnetwork Did you enjoy the podcast? Let us know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/screenwriters-network-podcast-screenwriting-podcast/id1488865880 Follow us on Twitter @SCRNWritersNTWK !

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• Interview with Screenwriter Scott Barkan (@Barky)

  In this brand new episode, Smish welcomes back Scott Barkan (aka @Barky), a Philadelphia based screenwriter who has written two produced screenplays with writing partner, Greg Zehentner. Together they wrote I’M JUST FUCKING WITH YOU, produced by Blumhouse & Hulu, and BLEED. Scott walks us through his career as a writer, from meeting his writing partner, starting a production company, to developing their newest script, THE SUN ALWAYS SETS IN THE WEST with Lionsgate & Danny’s McBride’s company, Rough House Pictures. They discuss how Scott & Greg found success from pivoting from comedy to horror, finding a mentor, and using the Plus One method of writing. Scott gives the invaluable advice --- “Make bold choices” and “Don’t take no for an answer” --- with his story about showing up uninvited on the set of their movie. They also discuss the probability of getting discovered through screenwriting contests! Highlights: (1:20) How Scott & Greg began their career (15:17) Finding a mentor (18:34) On the set of I’M JUST FUCKING WITH YOU (30:48) Writing with a partner (36:00) The Plus One method & starting a production company (57:51) What’s next for them? (1:01:15) Can a writer be discovered in a contest? Sponsored by ScriptUp ScriptUp provides in depth coverage to help screenwriters improve their work! Head to https://scriptupstudio.com and enter discount code TSN10 for 10% off today! Join the Discord Server Interact with over 6000 screenwriters around the world, including Scott! http://thescreenwritersnetwork.com/ You can find Scott on the Discord server: @Barky. Get Exclusive Extras VIP members get a bonus segment with Scott. We learn about the one that got away and how that lead to his relationship with Will Smith’s production company. Scott also reveals the one thing he hopes to accomplish in his career before he dies! More about Scott IMDB page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1701134/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_5 Twitter: https://twitter.com/scottbarkan?lang=en Finds Scott’s music: https://www.scottbarkanmusic.com To become a VIP on Patreon and get ad-free episodes 2 weeks before everyone else plus exclusive bonus audio content: http://www.patreon.com/screenwritersnetwork Did you enjoy the podcast? Let us know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/screenwriters-network-podcast-screenwriting-podcast/id1488865880 Follow us on Twitter @SCRNWritersNTWK !

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• Interview with Screenwriting and Producing Partners Nastasha Baron and Corr Pearce (@tellonestory & @TheGuyWhoIsAlwaysAtCrafty)

  It’s a double feature! This time our host Smish has two guests, Nastasha Baron and Corr Pearce. But you know them as @TellOneStory and @TheGuyWhoIsAlwaysAtCrafty on the Screenwriters Network discord. This screenwriting duo also doubles as producers for 3branes Entertainment and have partnered in producing films such as Blackburn and the television movie Washed Away. Nastasha and Corr discuss the pros and cons of working with a co-writer, writing for Hallmark and Lifetime, and how to elevate your projects while checking the right boxes. They give invaluable advice on how working in production affects them as writers, and they even get Smish to tell us the backstory behind the Screenwriters Network! Highlights: Writing with a Partner (6:45) Starting a Production Company (16:35) Making a Hallmark Script Stand Out (30:41) The Origin Story of the Screenwriters Network (41:19) Sponsored by ScriptUp ScriptUp provides in depth coverage to help screenwriters improve their work! Head to https://scriptupstudio.com and enter discount code TSN10 for 10% off today! Join the Discord Server Interact with over 6000 screenwriters around the world, including Nastasha and Corr! https://thescreenwritersnetwork.com More About Nastasha IMDB page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1163241/?ref_=nmawd_awd_nm Website: https://www.3branes.com/ More About Corr IMDB page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5613959/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Website: https://www.3branes.com/ Twitter: @CorrPearce Get Exclusive Extras VIP members get a bonus segment with Nastasha and Corr. In this VIP exclusive we get the story behind the name TheGuyWhoIsAlwaysAtCrafty (which involves a lot of food), and the name TellOneStory (which involves some great advice). We find out what brought Nastasha and Corr to Vancouver and their biggest goals as screenwriters and producers. To become a VIP on Patreon and get ad-free episodes 2 weeks before everyone else plus exclusive bonus audio content: https://www.patreon.com/screenwritersnetwork Did you enjoy the podcast? Let us know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/screenwriters-network-podcast-screenwriting-podcast/id1488865880 Follow us on Twitter @SCRNWritersNTWK !

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• Screenwriters Network Professionals Roundtable - Concept Selection & Exploration

  It’s a super special Bonus Episode! The Screenwriters Network hosts its first ever Professional Roundtable and we are bringing you the entire thing for an exclusive podcast episode. The roundtable focuses on concept selection & exploration! Our very own Moderator and Hit List Screenwriter Mark Mazur (@nqm) hosts a powerhouse of professional writers who share priceless information with our server members and now you our podcast listeners! The Lineup (Real name followed by Discord username): Alex D. Reid (@Alex (Drenched Goat)) - A screenwriter from Northern Ireland, he won the 2019 Austin Film Festival horror category for his screenplay Delirium and was a previous guest on the Screenwriters Network Podcast. Susan E. Connolly (@Dr. Dr. Subeco MVB PhD) - A screenwriter from Ireland, she has five pilots under option. She is currently working on two adaptations of young adult novels. At one point she was the highest ranked competitive debater in Ireland. Greg Björkman (@stupidlittlekids) - A screenwriter and director in Los Angeles. He co-wrote “Press Play” with writing partner James Bachelor, which was produced by CJ Entertainment (Parasite’s Producer). Scott Barkan (@Barky) - A screenwriter based in Philadelphia, who has written two produced features with his writing partner, Gregg Zehentner. The pair has sold and optioned a number of original screenplays, including “I’m Just F*cking With You”, which was produced by Blumhouse and Hulu. This amazing group of writers discusses concept generation and exploration from initial idea to hashing out the characters and world that best fit around a concept. They go in depth to their own ideas, popular movies, and answer questions from our members with the emerging writers tag! Sponsored by ScriptUp ScriptUp provides in depth coverage to help screenwriters improve their work! Head to scriptupstudio.com and enter discount code TSN10 for 10% off today! Join the Discord Server Interact with over 5000 screenwriters around the world, including our featured guests from our professionals roundtable! thescreenwritersnetwork.com Get Exclusive Extras To become a VIP on Patreon and get ad-free episodes 2 weeks before everyone else plus exclusive bonus audio content: http://www.patreon.com/screenwritersnetwork Did you enjoy the podcast? Let us know by leaving a review on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/screenwriters-network-podcast-screenwriting-podcast/id1488865880

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• Interview with Screencraft Sci-Fi Winning Screenwriter Nabil Chowdhary (Nabil AC)

  In this episode, Smish interviews screenwriter and director Nabil Chowdhary, who walks us through the process of what it’s like to get on the Black List and have the #1 script on the Hit List. Nabil’s feature Pod was not only included on these coveted lists, but it also was the overall winner of the Screencraft Sci-fi contest, and that is what really set things in motion. Nabil tells all, from coming up with the initial concept for Pod to gaining representation because of it! He talks about how he used IMDb to research managers, the three key people he shares scripts with for feedback, plus gives us the EXCLUSIVE scoop on the Oscar-nominated screenwriter/producer who optioned Pod! Smish and Nabil discuss: Nabil’s Writing Process (15:35) Finding a Manager (22:34) General Meetings in Los Angeles (30:20) EXCLUSIVE Who Optioned Pod!? (34:11) Dealing with Criticism (41:15) Expectations from Management (45:46) Sponsored by ScriptUp ScriptUp provides in depth coverage to help screenwriters improve their work! Head to https://scriptupstudio.com and enter discount code TSN10 for 10% off today! Join the Discord Server Interact with over 5000 screenwriters around the world, including Nabil! http://thescreenwritersnetwork.com Get Exclusive Extras To become a VIP on Patreon and get ad-free episodes 2 weeks before everyone else plus exclusive bonus audio content: http://www.patreon.com/screenwritersnetwork More about Nabil: Nabil is an active member of our server. You know him as @Nabil AC ! Twitter: @nabilchowdhary Website: https://www.nabilchowdhary.com/ Did you enjoy the podcast? Let us know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/screenwriters-network-podcast-screenwriting-podcast/id1488865880 Follow us on Twitter @SCRNWritersNTWK ! thanks for listening, smish

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