The Screenwriting Life

10/27/2025

Thinking about writing a script but not sure where to start? Try asking yourself these questions ➡️

10/23/2025

So you want to be a screenwriter… now what? ✍️

This week we’re revisiting one of our most popular episodes, breaking down the core questions every writer should ask before diving into a draft - no matter where you are in your journey.

🎧 LISTEN HERE ➡ https://shorturl.at/5WxCW

10/20/2025

Looking to make your 90-second pitch stand out? Swipe for the must-haves ➡️

10/16/2025

🎬 Headed to the Austin Film Festival next week? Time to sharpen your elevator pitch!

This week we’re revisiting our classic episode on the 90-SECOND PITCH — featuring producer Sheila Hanahan Taylor, AFF’s Alyssa Alvarado, and five brave writers who pitch their hearts out.

Perfect prep for anyone getting ready to sell their story. 💪✨

🎧 LISTEN HERE ➡ https://shorturl.at/yoOhM

10/14/2025

10/09/2025

🎉 NEW EPISODE! 🎉

Fresh off his Emmy win for SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE, Jeff Hiller joins us to talk about his hilarious and deeply moving memoir Actress of a Certain Age — and why it’s never too late to chase your dreams.

🎧 LISTEN HERE ➡ https://shorturl.at/Z1kif

10/07/2025

10/02/2025

🎶 NEW EPISODE! 🎶

How do you fit K-pop, demon hunting, comedy, AND heart into one movie? 👹

Maggie Kang & Chris Appelhans, the writer-directors of KPOP DEMON HUNTERS, tell us how they pulled it off — from tough-to-crack songs to tiny character beats like "Couch, Couch, Couch."

🎧 LISTEN HERE ➡ https://shorturl.at/B6kDI

10/01/2025

🎉 OCTOBER LIVE TSL WORKSHOPS! 🎉

Each month, our premium TSL Workshops program gives you direct access to Oscar-nominated Meg LeFauve and Emmy-nominated Lorien McKenna:

✨ Q&A Workshop – Bring your questions, big or small
✨ Live Story Workshop – 3 writers share projects and get real-time feedback

It’s your chance to get guidance straight from two of the best.

CLICK HERE to learn more ➡ http://tslworkshops.circle.so/