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Pilar Alessandra
ON THE PAGE: Join professional script consultant Pilar Alessandra as she demystifies screenwriting and answers your questions about script craft and story.
Episodes
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Sep 28, 2013 • 46min
316. Tremor's Resume
Writer Tremor Temchin - former agent assistant, writer's assistant and celebrity assistant - shares what he's learned about writing and about the industry. (pardon the echo)

Sep 21, 2013 • 32min
315. Story Templates
Pilar goes through the structure of 8 different story-telling templates from "Origin Stories" to "Puzzle Movies." NOTE: The "echoes" of the new studio affect the sound quality of this episode. Apologies in advance.

Sep 14, 2013 • 38min
314. Avoiding Sushi
Theater fundamentals for screenwriters as discussed by playwright / Film Instructor Steven Wolfson. Take his advice and audiences won't be tempted to step out for sushi during your second act.

Sep 7, 2013 • 46min
313. It's a Crime
Can a car door protect you from a bullet? How do you know when a criminal is lying Writers Dave Merlino (former Federal law Enforcement Supervisor) and Dustin Sweet provide answers.

Aug 30, 2013 • 55min
312. Perfectly Pippa
Actor / Writer Pippa Hinchley talks about sketch vs. film and gives tips from her class on writing for the web.

Aug 23, 2013 • 1h 13min
311. Comic-Con
"San Francisco Terisa" crashes Comic-Con and snags interviews with Jane Espenson, Scott Aukerman, Jeffrey Tambor and More!

Aug 16, 2013 • 45min
310. Writing for Game Shows
Writer/producers Bret Calvert and John Ricci Jr. talk about the comedy and drama of Game Shows!

Aug 13, 2013 • 6min
Geeky Award / Comic-Con Preview
At Comic-Con, roving reporter San Francisco Terisa spends six minutes with Kristen Nedopak talking about the up-coming Geeky Awards.

Aug 9, 2013 • 36min
309. How To Write Like a Third Grader
Third grade super teacher Erica Rood provides writing tips for writers of all ages.

Aug 2, 2013 • 48min
308. No Nodding
Actor David Rees Snell of "The Shield" and "The Unit" talks about his take on scripts from an actors point of view.


