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Beyond The Script is fun, informative, and tailor-made for TV and Feature writers. We believe it's not necessarily the technical elements of your screenwriting that need to shift to land that six-figure deal - it's mostly about mindset and strategy. We're Steve Harper and Nick Jobe, writers, coaches, and consultants. We've seen clients succeed using the ideas we lay out in this show. That's why we're passing the wisdom on to you. Be warned, we have wildly different perspectives on just about ...
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In a media ecosystem polluted with bad news, online vitriol, and political polarization, what is the writer's responsibility to the audience? If we - as writers - continue to churn out dark heroes and revenge story arcs - aren't we part of an ever growing problem? In this episode, Nick and Steve break down whether you should follow the money toward…
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Today's episode is all about AI - artificial intelligence - and what it means to TV and screenwriters. When the WGA writers went on strike, AI was among the concerns. Writers became obsessed with what it was and how it works and whether it's useful or not useful for a professional career. Since the strike ended there have been stories in the press …
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On today's episode, we're talking about notes. Every TV and Feature writer gets notes - whether in writers' groups or from executives, showrunners, production companies or studios. But what do you do with all that feedback? Notes can make people defensive and emotional. All those comments can shut people down and some are just confusing. Should you…
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Every writer wants the secret to career success. It's not only technique. It's not just connections. Those are important, but it's really about navigating what's INSIDE YOU. How do you manage the INTERNAL joys and challenges of living as a writer in TV and Film? You've learned how to put words on the page, but no one taught you to live the life of …
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Every writer wants the secret to career success. It's not only technique. It's not just connections. Those are important, but it's really about navigating what's INSIDE YOU. How do you manage the INTERNAL joys and challenges of living as a writer in TV and Film? You've learned how to put words on the page, but no one taught you to live the life of …
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Every writer wants the secret to career success. It's not technique. It's not connections. Those are important, but it's really about what's INSIDE YOU. How do you navigate the INTERNAL joys and challenges of living as a writer in TV and Film? On The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Jobe and Steve Harper, writers, and script consultants/coaches, examine…
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Every writer wants the secret to career success. It's not technique. It's not connections. Those are important, but it's really about what's INSIDE YOU. How do you navigate the INTERNAL joys and challenges of living as a writer in TV and Film? On The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Jobe and Steve Harper, writers, and script consultants/coaches, examine…
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Every writer wants the secret to career success. It's not technique. It's not connections. Those are important, but it's really about what's INSIDE YOU. How do you navigate the INTERNAL joys and challenges of living as a writer in TV and Film? On The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Jobe and Steve Harper, writers, and script consultants/coaches, examine…
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Every writer wants the secret to career success. It's not technique. It's not connections. Those are important, but it's really about what's INSIDE YOU. How do you navigate the INTERNAL joys and challenges of living as a writer in TV and Film? On The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Jobe and Steve Harper, writers, and script consultants/coaches, examine…
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Every writer wants the secret to career success. It's not technique. It's not connections. Those are important, but it's really about what's INSIDE YOU. How do you navigate the INTERNAL joys and challenges of living as a writer in TV and Film? On The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Jobe and Steve Harper, writers, and script consultants/coaches, examine…
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On The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Jobe and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, examine the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this juicy episode, Nick interviews Steve - to learn about his creative journey as a TV writer, playwright and actor, his thoughts about writing and his writing coaching proc…
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On The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Jobe and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, examine the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this juicy episode, co-host mysteries are revealed! For the first time, Steve interviews Nick - to find out about his creative life as a writer and an actor, his writing phil…
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On The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Jobe and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, examine the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this juicy episode, Steve and Nick visit with playwright, screenwriter and showrunner Winnie Holzman (Wicked, My So-Called Life ). Winnie talks about The two-part Wicked movi…
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In The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Jobe and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, examine the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this episode, Steve and Nick visit with showrunner Matt Arnold (Emerald City, Siberia on NBC.) Matt breaks down how he organizes his writing schedule for maximum efficiency, …
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In The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Jobe and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, break down the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this episode, they discuss the wisdom of dreams, how to develop an inner loving writing parent, and why asking for help just might change your life. The Secret Writer Podc…
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In The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Jobe and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, break down the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this episode, they discuss awards shows, how to manifest ideas, and the relationship between chaos and creativity. The Secret Writer Podcast might not be a secret anymore,…
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In The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Jobe and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, break down the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this episode, they discuss the merit of filmmaking fellowships, how to write about your writing, and whether you should reveal the "magic tricks" of your process. The Secr…
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In the premiere of Season 2 of The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Jobe and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, break down the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this episode they discuss the shifting writing landscape post-strike, how to think like an executive, and the debut of a new show segment calle…
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In the Season Finale of The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Job and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, break down the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this episode, they discuss how to handle the "weirdness" of a life in entertainment, what to do when plans go sideways, and the future of the podcast. …
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In The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Job and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, break down the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this episode, they discuss takeaways from the Sundance Film Festival, how to treat your career like one big experiment, and why shame is the number one adversary for the cr…
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In The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Job and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, break down the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this episode, they discuss why some great shows never break through to the mainstream, how to get used to asking for what you're worth, and why taking big swings is the key…
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In The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Job and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, break down the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this episode, they discuss how to handle good things coming your way, cultivating trust with the actors who interpret your work, and why learning to sell is a good thing. T…
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In The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Job and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, break down the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this episode, they discuss AI screenwriters, protecting your brain against unnecessary worry, and knowing your own value as a writer. The Secret Writers podcast is a secret…
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In The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Job and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, break down the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this episode, they discuss how to handle things when your tastes change abruptly, the "right" way to write, and why so many writers settle for small dreams when big dreams …
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In The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Job and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, break down the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this episode, they discuss the potential deeper meaning behind a passive protagonist, what to do when people don't get your work, and how to navigate that "all is lost" fee…
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In The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Job and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, break down the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this episode, they discuss the rise of deeply personal storytelling in popular culture, best practices for receiving feedback from other writers, and the challenge of detac…
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In The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Job and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, break down the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this episode, they discuss taking big swings in your writing, evolving past your old work, and the potential meaning behind distractions. The Secret Writers podcast is a se…
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In the series premiere of The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Job and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, break down the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. They discuss a weird meme, writing shame, and the funny feelings that arise when you begin any project anew. The Secret Writers podcast is a secret so d…
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