Emerging: How to Eventually Make it in Film & TV
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Episodes: 76
Description
Emerging UK-based screenwriters Tray Epps, Martin F. Wong and Ben Robins chat, debate, moan and celebrate the emotional and financial rollercoaster that is trying to build a career as a working writer in the film and television industry. Alongside a revolving door of (much more successful) guests, they discuss everything from how to approach agents, to which writing competitions are worth applying to and everything inbetween, in a funny, down-to-earth and practical way.
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Remember to Take Time Off: Do I have to write every single day?
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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Last Call: Do all writers get jealous? (with Janice Okoh)
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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Recognition: Does winning a major award change your career? (with Janice Okoh)
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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Writing Feature Films: Should I bother writing a feature on spec? (Approaches III)
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May 26, 2026 |
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Writing TV Pilots: Is writing a pilot script my best chance of getting noticed? (Approaches II)
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May 19, 2026 |
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Writing Short Films: How is writing for short-form different? (Approaches I)
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May 12, 2026 |
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Last Call: Do we ever feel like we've "made it"? (with Calif Chong)
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May 07, 2026 |
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Relocating: Do I need to move countries to build my career? (with Calif Chong)
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May 05, 2026 |
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Originality: What happens if I run out of ideas?
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Imposter Syndrome: What if I don't feel like I belong in Film & TV?
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Reading: What can I learn from reading other people's scripts?
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Checking In: Why is it important to check in with my progress regularly?
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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One Year On: What have we learned in the last year? (with our past guests)
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Awards: How do you judge if something should win an award for writing?
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Last Call: How do I find motivation to write? (with Yuan Hu)
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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Development: How do you develop a feature film? (with Yuan Hu)
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Mentors: How can the right mentor help my career? (with Yuan Hu)
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Procrastination: How do I stop myself getting distracted while writing?
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Terminology: What’s the difference between a ‘treatment’ and an ‘outline’?
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Last Call: Is it always wise to listen to writing advice? (with Sophie Park)
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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Identity: Why is it so hard to call myself a writer? (with Sophie Park)
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Audience: How do I understand who I'm writing for?
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Last Call: Is there a smart and human-friendly way to use AI in filmmaking? (with Emma Kyung Mi Sheldrick)
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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Producers: How do producers work with writers? (with Emma Kyung Mi Sheldrick)
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Resolutions: What goals can we set each other to improve as writers?
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Restarting: How do I get my head back into writing after a long break?
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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2025 Reflections: What can I learn from looking back at the last year? (NYE Special)
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Favourites: What can I learn from my favourite movies and TV shows? (Xmas Special)
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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Last Call: Should I always follow my gut instinct as a writer? (with Chloë Mi Lin Ewart)
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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Opportunity: How do I make the most of schemes and early opportunities? (with Chloë Mi Lin Ewart)
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Last Call: What's the best and worst writing advice Joe Barton's ever received?
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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Success: What does being a successful screenwriter look like? (with Joe Barton)
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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BONUS: Can we make talent management more hopeful and inclusive? (with Sonia Wargacka)
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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Advice: What's the best writing advice you've ever received? (The Last 10)
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Getting Noticed: What's the best way to put myself out there as a writer? (with Rachel Flynn)
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Organisation: How do I keep track of all my projects and contacts?
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Unwritten Rules: Which screenwriting rules can I break?
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Image: How should I present myself in public and online? (and how do I write a good bio?)
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Burnout: How do I deal with feeling burnt out and still get stuff done?
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Course Correcting: How do I write with the long term in mind? (and not just chase schemes?)
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Productivity: How do I stay productive when life commitments get in the way? (Just Write IV)
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Comparison: What if my script is similar to another TV show or movie? (Just Write III)
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Confidence: How do we learn to enjoy our own writing? (Just Write II)
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Starting Over: When is it okay to recycle an old idea? (Just Write I)
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Keeping Track: How do I stay on top of my writing goals?
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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(Not) Giving Up: When should I give up? (on a script, on an agent, or writing in general?)
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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BONUS: What happened at the Edinburgh TV Festival?
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Festivals: How do I get the most out of going to a film or industry festival?
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Rewriting: How do I redraft effectively? (feat. Mike Powell)
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Learning: What's the best way to learn how to write? (feat. Thomas Burr)
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Networking: How do I work a room meaningfully? (and why is it so scary?)
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Community: How do we find "our people"? (and what if we're socially awkward?)
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Research: How much should we do before writing? (and when are we just procrastinating?)
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Business: Why is so much of my writing time spent not actually writing?
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Rejection: How do we deal with it? (and can we ever use it in a positive way?)
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Racism: When and how can we talk about racism in the industry?
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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Theme: Should I know what my script is about before I start writing it?
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Education: Should I get a degree in writing? (with Hanna Tatschl)
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Taking Time Off: Do I have to write every single day?
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Writing Teams: Is it better to write solo or with a partner? (with Max Krupski)
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Notes: Should I listen to every note on my screenplay? (and should I ever pay to get them?)
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May 27, 2025 |
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Timing: When do I know I'm good enough? (with Olivia Ababio)
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May 20, 2025 |
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Side Quests: What else can I do to improve my writing?
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May 13, 2025 |
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BONUS: How do I stand out as a writer/filmmaker? (with Louis Chan)
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May 11, 2025 |
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Getting Paid: What's it like to be a working screenwriter? (with Mike Powell - Part 2)
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May 07, 2025 |
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Industry Jobs: What's the best job to get while writing? (with Mike Powell - Part 1)
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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BONUS: Did Ryan Coogler's ownership deal on Sinners just change the industry?
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Short Films: Will it benefit my career to make a short film?
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Process: How do I find my flow when writing?
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Scheduling: How do I find time to write around work and family commitments?
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Representation: What does an agent/manager actually do? (with Beatty Smith - Part 2)
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Hollywood: Do I need to move to LA? (with Beatty Smith - Part 1)
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Social Media: Do screenwriters really need it? (and what do we even post?)
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Screenwriting Competitions & Schemes: Are they actually worth it?
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Introduction: How do I "break in" as a writer in such a competitive industry?
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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What is Emerging?
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Mar 11, 2025 |