The Selling Your Screenplay Podcast

In this episode of the Selling Your Screenplay Podcast I talk with screenwriter and 2014 BlueCat Screenwriting Competition finalist Kateland Brown. Kateland has had some success with contests and talks candidly about how the contests have helped her career. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog. You can also read a transcript of this episode. Links mentioned in the show: Kateland on Twitter Online Class #10: Writing a Great Ending To Your Screenplay Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the Selling Your Screenplay Podcast I talk with screenwriter Brian D Young. Brian has lots of practical tips to help screenwriters and is a true inspiration. He started his career while still working as a lawyer in Canada without the benefit of of an agent or manager. He goes into great detail about how he broke into the industry and continues to maintain a steady career. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog. You can also read a transcript of this episode. Links mentioned in the show: Brian D Youn on IMDb InkTip Screen Craft Online Class #10: Writing a Great Ending To Your Screenplay Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the Selling Your Screenplay Podcast I interview Joey Tuccio from Stage 32 Happy Writers. Joey offers some great insight into how to properly pitch your screenplay to executives. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog. You can also read a transcript of this episode. Links mentioned in the show: Stage 32 Happy Writers joey@stage32.com Screen Craft Online Class #10: Writing a Great Ending To Your Screenplay Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the Selling Your Screenplay Podcast I interview screenwriter Joe Gazzam. Joe has worked on some high profile writing assignments recently like the Cliffhanger reboot and 21 Jump Street. He's also sold several spec scripts over the last few years and he goes into some significant details about how he comes up with high concept ideas that can sell in today's spec marketplace. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog. You can also read a transcript of this episode. Links mentioned in the show: http://www.joegazzam.com/ Joe Gazzam's Novel: Uncaged Screen Craft SYS Select's email / fax blast service Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the Selling Your Screenplay Podcast I interview Scriptapalooza Co-Founder Mark Andrushko. Mark offers some great insight into how his contest works as well as some solid tips for all screenwriters. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog. You can also read a transcript of this episode. Links mentioned in the show: Scriptapalooza Screen Craft SYS Select's email / fax blast service Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the Selling Your Screenplay Podcast I interview Jason Spellman. Jason recently optioned his first screenplay. His story is both informative and inspiring. He's just a regular guy with a family and job pushing hard to launch a screenwriting career. And he shares all the specific things he did to actually get the screenplay optioned. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog. You can also read a transcript of this episode. Links mentioned in the show: Jason Spellman on Twitter Email Jason at: leitrius@gmail.com Screen Craft SYS Screenplay Consultants Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the Selling Your Screenplay Podcast I interview screenwriter and founder of the BlueCat Screenplay Competition Gordy Hoffman. Gordy's screenplay Love Liza won the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at Sundance in 2002. He talks about his career, transitioning into being a director, and he offers some great tips and inspiration for screenwriters at all levels of their careers. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog. You can also read a transcript of this episode. Links mentioned in the show: Gordy Hoffman on Twitter BlueCat Screenwriting Competition Screen Craft SYS Online Class #9: Writing A Great Second Act For Your Screenplay Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the Selling Your Screenplay Podcast I interview former development executive and founder of No BullScript Consulting Danny Manus. In the interview we talk about some of the films that Danny worked on while a development executive and Danny gives out some great tips for screenwriters. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog. You can also read a transcript of this episode. Links mentioned in the show: Danny Manus on Twitter No BullScript Consulting daniel@nobullscript.net Elevate Your Story; Elevate Your Career with Lee Jessup and Danny Manus Screen Craft SYS Online Class #9: Writing A Great Second Act For Your Screenplay Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the Selling Your Screenplay Podcast I interview literary agent Babz Bitela. Babz gives us a great look at screenwriting from the perspective of the agent. She offers some great advice for people who are looking for agents and also offers up some guidelines for submitting material to her agency. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog. You can also read a transcript of this episode. Links mentioned in the show: The Silver Bitela Agency submission guidelines Writer Arena Forum Babz's Podcast, Babz Buzz Babz Buzz on Twitter Babz Buzz on Facebook Screen Craft SYS Class #9 Writing A Great Second Act For Your Screenplay Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the Selling Your Screenplay Podcast, I interview writer director Chris Sparling. Chris wrote Buried starring Ryan Reynolds. It is an incredibly unique screenplay as it literally takes place all in one location and with only one actor. Chris takes us through the entire process of writing the script, selling it, and seeing it into production. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog. You can also read a transcript of this episode. Links mentioned in the show: Chris Sparling on Twitter The Buried Screenplay Screen Craft SYS Script Consultants Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the SYS Podcast I interview director / producer Jennifer Steinman. Jennifer recently completed her second feature film, Desert Runners. In the interview she talks about the entire film making process, from raising money all the way through to distribution. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog. You can also read a transcript of this episode. Links mentioned in the show: Desert Runners website (use coupon code "SCRIPT" for a 10% discount). For the month of June, people who purchase the digital download of Desert Runners will be able to donate to The Ronan Thompson Foundation (http://www.theronanthompsonfoundation.com/), which is an organization that helps fund childhood cancer research, along with their purchase. Every dollar spent over the package price of the film goes to the charity. Jennifer Steinman's website Jennifer Steinman on Twitter Screen Craft SYS Select E-Mail / Fax Blast Query Service Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode I interview Jason Scoggins. He's a co-founder of SpecScout.com and created The Scoggins Report which tracks studio spec sales. If you don't get The Scoggins Report you should definitely sign up and get it. It's free! You can sign up by going here: https://specscout.com/scogginsreport. Jason shares a ton of useful information about the spec script market. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog. You can also read a transcript of this episode. Links mentioned in the show: Jason Scoggins on Twitter Spec Scout Spec Scout on Twitter The Scoggins Report SYS Select E-Mail / Fax Blast Query Service SYS Script Consultants Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the SYS Podcast I interview screenwriter Andrew Kole. Andrew has some great tips for how screenwriters can find producers who are looking for material. He offers very specific details about what he's done to market his material. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog. You can also read a transcript of this episode. Links mentioned in the show: American Film Market Online Class #8 How To Write A Killer First Act For Your Screenplay Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the SYS Podcast I interview InkTip founder Jerrol LeBaron. InkTip is a service to help screenwriters connect with producers. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog. You can also read a transcript of this episode. Links mentioned in the show: InkTip WGA Panel that Jerrol and I were on SYS Podcast Episode 002: How I Sold My First Few Screenplays Online Class #8 How To Write A Killer First Act For Your Screenplay Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"

In this episode of the SYS Podcast I talk with John Rhodes, co-founder of ScreenCraft.org. John worked in development for several years and we talk about some of the successful films he helped to develop including Drive, The Grey, and Ender's Game. ScreenCraft.org is currently accepting submissions for their Screenplay Horror Contest. The podcast is available in iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher (for Android users), the Windows Marketplace, and the Blackberry store or you can simply listen to it or watch it right from my blog. You can also read a transcript of this episode. Links mentioned in the show: ScreenCraft.org's Horror Screenplay Contest SYS Select Online Class #8 How To Write A Killer First Act For Your Screenplay Our free guide, "How to Sell Your Screenplay in 5 Weeks!"