

On The Page
Pilar Alessandra
ON THE PAGE: Join professional script consultant Pilar Alessandra as she demystifies screenwriting and answers your questions about script craft and story.
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Sep 6, 2014 • 54min
365. Amy Brenneman
Amy Brenneman, star of "The Leftovers," "The Practice" and "Judging Amy," talks about character arc, story intention and discovering emotion on the page... even when the character is silent.

Aug 29, 2014 • 51min
364. Oh The Places You'll Go
Writer / location manager Robert Paulsen joins Pilar and Mike Siegel of “Travel Tales Podcast” to talk about how place becomes character in well-written scripts.

Aug 22, 2014 • 42min
363. Storytelling for Change
Writer/director Ben Zolno creates story-driven campaigns to make people think differently. Terrific tips on how to get a message out, without being message-heavy.

Aug 15, 2014 • 47min
362. Hell on Wheels
Bruce Marshall Romans, Writer/Producer for the AMC show “Hell on Wheels” talks about the importance of writing from character and staying grounded in reality.

Aug 8, 2014 • 51min
361. Writing Maron
Interview with Duncan Birmingham, executive producer of “Maron” on IFC.

Aug 2, 2014 • 49min
360. Writer Q&A
What are the biggest mistakes writers make? How do you tackle the rewrite? Procrastination? Agents vs. Managers? Corey Mandell and Pilar answer your questions!

Jul 24, 2014 • 45min
359. Always Be Joking
Ben Mekler, staff writer at Nerdist Industries, is always joking... and always working.

Jul 18, 2014 • 49min
358. Pitchfest 2014
Roving reporter Ryan Budds interviews speakers, producers and attendees at the 2014 Great American Pitchfest!

Jul 11, 2014 • 51min
357. Be A Fan
Being a fan of Adult Swim got writer/director Casper Kelly "in the building,” and eventually landed him the position of creator for the popular show, “Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell."

Jul 4, 2014 • 48min
356. Married to Screenwriting
Screenwriters Keith Giglio and Juliet Aires Giglio share their secrets about being a successful writing team and successful spouses.


