Script, Mate!

Tony and Tim answer some of your questions: the future of screenplay competitions after Coverfly's demise, how to come up with your next great idea, and the 'proper' use of character introductions/scene description. The guys disagree! Listen to find out where and how loud it gets!

We're back for season two! Tim and Tony are joined by special guest - Felicity Staunton - Executive Vice President of Development for Animal Logic Entertainment - producers of the Peter Rabbit movies, who has projects set up at Netflix, Paramount and more!Felicity and the guys talk about how to behave in general meetings, what will make your script jump off the page, how to take feedback and the importance of pitching in a writer's career. You want a career as a writer? You need to listen to this!

The opening pages to your script matter way more than you probably think. And in ways you may not have thought about. Tim and Tony explain why the beginning of your script is about much more than just starting your story. It's about introducing yourself as a writer. They discuss tips and things to avoid, what you don't have to worry about, and explore unintended consequences.This episode will let you look at your script in a whole new way, and will help your writing immediately!

Like it or not - and no one likes it - rejection is a huge part of the creative's life/job/world. There is no avoiding it - and it comes in many forms, at every stage of the process. Tim and Tony explore how to accept rejection, deal with it, and move forward, when at times it all feels a bit hopeless.

Tim and Tony dive into the word of devices/crutches used ALOT by writers. This time, it's flashbacks and dream sequences. They explain why they aren't as clever or useful as you may think they are, and how they can actually do harm to your script, and the impression you give to industry readers. Plus, the guys discuss writing action scenes, and some Steven Seagal trivia.

Sex and screenwriting are similar in more ways than you might think. At least in Tim's mind.He explains how thinking about writing in the ways you think about sex can help you gain skills in both activities. Tony listens and adds his opinions.The most sexually charged episode of the season! There are also questions about character descriptions and Tim explains how jargon like 'emotional high and low points' are pointlessly stressful.

Tim and Tony tackle feedback. No-one likes it, but it's really important, and unavoidable if you want to get paid to write. The guys offer tips on the different types feedback, how to sort out the garbage from the useful, and how to handle it emotionally. They also discuss music cues in scripts, why the first five pages matter more than the rest, and Tim delivers some personal Aussie trivia.

Ever wondered how effective query letters are? Our special guest - Literary Manager Sean Woods reveals the honest truth in this clip from our wide ranging interview with Sean. Hear the full chat on episode 3 of 'Script, Mate!' online now!

Tim and Tony are joined by highly regarded Literary Manager Sean Woods from 'Fourward'. The trio talk about what a Manager does, the current state of the industry for screenwriters, the value (or not) of query letters, what an unsigned writer can do to get repped and much more!This special, longer edition is filled with important, up to the minute advice from an Industry Insider.

Tim and Tony discuss 'write what you know' - a very common piece of advice that is often misunderstood, misused, and can lead emerging writers down a dangerous, and unsuccessful path. Movie moments take a swing at an 2024 Oscar hopeful, and Tony discovers who made the very first feature length movie in the world.

Tim and Tony explain why outlines are so important. More than important – basically mandatory. They examine moments from ‘Cliffhanger’ and the TV Pilot for ‘Brockmire’, answer a listener question, and Tim introduces Tony to an entirely obscure Aussie film from the 80’s.