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51 episodes

Catching Attention and Being Surprising
31/12/2025 | 47 mins.
In this episode, Desiree and Scott go deep into why using the element of surprise is a great way to make people pay attention and keep them glued to the page.Read the full show notes here: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/resources-podcast/podcast-ep-50-catching-attention-and-being-surprising/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mapping Your Screenplay Part 4
24/12/2025 | 48 mins.
Part 4 of the Mapping Your Screenplay series as Desiree and Scott discuss putting your idea into motion through dialogue, scenes and overall structure.Read the full show notes here: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/resources-podcast/podcast-ep-49-mapping-your-screenplay-part-4/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mapping Your Screenplay Part 3
17/12/2025 | 44 mins.
In this episode, Scott and Desiree tackle the depths of character, and tips on how to build them in a way that makes them compelling and unforgettable - using secrets as the ultimate motivator.Read the full show notes here: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/resources-podcast/podcast-ep-48-mapping-your-screenplay-part-3/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mapping Your Screenplay Part 2
10/12/2025 | 53 mins.
In this episode, Scott and Desiree give insight on what to keep in mind when taking your idea forward, and how to stay on the right track when it comes to keeping it in the lane of creating something that has a definite audience, and can sell.Read the full show notes here: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/resources-podcast/podcast-ep-47-mapping-your-screenplay-part-2/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mapping Your Screenplay
03/12/2025 | 52 mins.
This episode is the first in an exciting 4-part series where Scott and Desiree walk you through what to keep in mind when finding that next idea and listening to that spark inside you as you map your next feature-length screenplay.Click here to read the full show notes: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/resources-podcast/podcast-ep-46-mapping-your-screenplay/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ever wish you had a pro screenwriter whispering the secrets of how to create and sustain a writing career in your ear each week? (And how to enjoy the ride!) This is exactly what you’ll get when you tune into the Script Reader Pro podcast with pro writer, Scott Parisien, and his co-host Desiree.We’re a small group of story analysts who are also professional screenwriters. We’ve written scripts, been produced, know how the business works and how to break into it. And in this podcast, we’ll show you how. Our speciality? Taking long-winded, often contradictory and confusing screenwriting theories and turning them into actionable, step-by-step processes.On the podcast, we answer listener questions, read your loglines, scenes, and break down what works and what doesn’t in professional scripts. We also have guests on—from writers, to actors, to managers and producers—to share their experiences and hands-on advice too. Our aim is for you to not just listen passively, but go away knowing how to apply what you’ve heard to your own work right away. Whether you want to know how to start writing a script, or you’ve written 10 but had minimal success, or even if you’ve sold several scripts but are having trouble sustaining your career, we’ve got you covered.So join Scott and Desiree for a weekly screenwriting deep dive, and let’s help fulfill your creative dreams of becoming a paid and (always) working writer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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