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Binge-Worthy Writing
Binge-Worthy Writing
Ever wonder what makes a show bingeable, or why free resources mostly feature analysis of “Breaking Bad” when you search for screenwriting advice? Us too. That's why we created Binge-Worthy Writing: a practical screenwriting podcast that dives into series episodes to discuss what makes them binge-worthy as a means of helping writers hone their craft and diversify the media landscape.
Season 1 focuses on pilot episodes and the key elements that make them bingeworthy and spark our interest in the rest of the series.
In this episode, Jonathan and Jackie analyze the OPENING SCENE of the pilot of THE WALKING DEAD to see how to create an opener that sticks with the audience.
S1E2: Writing a Memorable Character
S1E2: Writing a Memorable Character
In this episode, we analyze the opening scene of the pilot of PSYCH to see how to create and introduce a MEMORABLE CHARACTER.
S1E3: Writing Genre Tropes
S1E3: Writing Genre Tropes
In this episode, Jonathan and Jackie analyze the opening scene of the pilot of INTERIOR CHINATOWN to see how GENRE TROPES can be used to hook an audience and to increase tension.
S1E4: Writing Worldbuilding
S1E4: Writing Worldbuilding
In this episode, we analyze a scene from the pilot of ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING to see how WORLDBUILDING techniques can be used to drive a PLOT and enhance CHARACTERIZATION, even in mundane settings.
S1E5: Writing Fantasy Worldbuilding
S1E5: Writing Fantasy Worldbuilding
Learn how to use WORLDBUILDING to make the FANTASY ELEMENTS of your TV pilot come to life. This week, Jackie and Jonathan look at how WEDNESDAY uses two popular TECHNIQUES to guide the audience through an introduction to its fantasy elements.
We discuss in this podcast HOW FANTASY WORLDBUILDING can enhance your story's THEME, deepen CHARACTERIZATION, and introduce RULES that help us understand the world our characters must navigate.
S1E6: Writing a Diverse Ensemble - June 7th
S1E6: Writing a Diverse Ensemble - June 7th
Learn how to craft and INTRODUCE AN ENSEMBLE to make your TV pilot feel like a COHESIVE TEAM. This week, we look at how Brooklyn Nine-Nine introduces its large ensemble cast in its very first episode.
We discuss THEIR TECHNIQUES in this podcast and how diversity is a MUST-HAVE when it comes to writing ensembles.
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