EPISODE · Feb 1, 2014 · 9 MIN
DZ-00: Welcome to Draft Zero
from Draft Zero: a screenwriting podcast · host Chas Fisher & Stu Willis
Listen if you're new to the podcast and want to understand our philosophy on screenwriting craft! Welcome to Draft Zero. A message from 2019 to those starting with our first episodes dating from 2014. We’ve learned a lot in five years. So where do you begin? Since launching our podcast, we’ve embarked on an ambitious mission: to enhance our writing skills by dissecting the very elements we grapple with in our own projects. From thematic structure to character development, we study successful films and scripts to glean insights that not only improve our own craft but also enable us to share valuable resources with our listeners. Basically we do our homework and share it with you: leaving you with (hopefully!) golden nuggets. Attention first-time listeners! We’d like to highlight that our episodes are not necessarily linear, nor do they follow a strict curriculum of lessons. Instead, we jump from topic to topic, tackling micro-elements such as inducing catharsis in scenes or mastering pacing through white space on the page. We understand that this might not suit everyone; thus, we encourage new writers to explore our website and the “Beginner’s Guide to Draft Zero,” where we’ve categorized our episodes into manageable themes like character work, scene development, and thematic exploration. Remember, this podcast isn’t about following a structured course; it’s about opening up the conversation around screenwriting. Whether you are an aspiring writer or someone who enjoys dissecting media narratives, we do our best to provide insights. We’re constantly learning ourselves and sharing what we’ve discovered. The ultimate goal is to foster growth, creativity, and community within the field of filmmaking. Many thanks to all our patrons but particularly to Chris, Khrob, Sandra, Nick, Rob, Matteo, Daniel and Carrie. They’re good humans. As always: SPOILERS ABOUND and all copyright material used under fair use for educational purposes. LIKE THIS EPISODE? Send us feedback. Thanks to our Patrons, especially Khrob, Theis, Sandra, Jesse, Randy, Paulo, Thomas, Jennifer, Malay, Alexandre and Lily. → Read the transcript for this episode. ——— "We're trying to do your homework for you." — Chas Fisher @ 00:01:50 ——— CHAPTERS 00:00:10 – Introduction to Draft Zero 00:01:14 – Improving Our Writing Craft 00:04:18 – The Beginner's Guide and how to navigate the back catalogue 00:06:03 – Learning Through Experience 00:07:39 – The Importance of Getting Started 00:08:40 – Closing Thoughts for Listeners ——— More Draft Zero is brought to you by our awesome Patreons. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a rating on Spotify, or a review on Podchaser. We are @stuwillis, @mehlsbells and @chasffisher on Twitter. You can find @draft_zero and @_shotzero on Instagram and Twitter. Full show notes at: https://draft-zero.com/2014/dz-00/
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Listen if you're new to the podcast and want to understand our philosophy on screenwriting craft! Welcome to Draft Zero. A message from 2019 to those starting with our first episodes dating from 2014. We’ve learned a lot in five years. So where do you begin? Since launching our podcast, we’ve embarked on an ambitious mission: to enhance our writing skills by dissecting the very elements we grapple with in our own projects. From thematic structure to character development, we study successful films and scripts to glean insights that not only improve our own craft but also enable us to share valuable resources with our listeners. Basically we do our homework and share it with you: leaving you with (hopefully!) golden nuggets. Attention first-time listeners! We’d like to highlight that our episodes are not necessarily linear, nor do they follow a strict curriculum of lessons. Instead, we jump from topic to topic, tackling micro-elements such as inducing catharsis in scenes or mastering pacing through white space on the page. We understand that this might not suit everyone; thus, we encourage new writers to explore our website and the “Beginner’s Guide to Draft Zero,” where we’ve categorized our episodes into manageable themes like character work, scene development, and thematic exploration. Remember, this podcast isn’t about following a structured course; it’s about opening up the conversation around screenwriting. Whether you are an aspiring writer or someone who enjoys dissecting media narratives, we do our best to provide insights. We’re constantly learning ourselves and sharing what we’ve discovered. The ultimate goal is to foster growth, creativity, and community within the field of filmmaking. Many thanks to all our patrons but particularly to Chris, Khrob, Sandra, Nick, Rob, Matteo, Daniel and Carrie. They’re good humans. As always: SPOILERS ABOUND and all copyright material used under fair use for educational purposes. LIKE THIS EPISODE? Send us feedback. Thanks to our Patrons, especially Khrob, Theis, Sandra, Jesse, Randy, Paulo, Thomas, Jennifer, Malay, Alexandre and Lily. → Read the transcript for this episode. ——— "We're trying to do your homework for you." — Chas Fisher @ 00:01:50 ——— CHAPTERS 00:00:10 – Introduction to Draft Zero 00:01:14 – Improving Our Writing Craft 00:04:18 – The Beginner's Guide and how to navigate the back catalogue 00:06:03 – Learning Through Experience 00:07:39 – The Importance of Getting Started 00:08:40 – Closing Thoughts for Listeners ——— More Draft Zero is brought to you by our awesome Patreons. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a rating on Spotify, or a review on Podchaser. We are @stuwillis, @mehlsbells and @chasffisher on Twitter. You can find @draft_zero and @_shotzero on Instagram and Twitter. Full show notes at: https://draft-zero.com/2014/dz-00/
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