In this episode, Scott & Desiree talk about why it is so important to make sure your characters are not perfect, that they are as messy and damaged as you can make them, using SONG SUNG BLUE as an example.
Read the full show notes here: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/resources-podcast/podcast-ep-69-complex-messy-characters-are-worth-everything/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Diagnosis and the Rewrite Process
2026/05/06 | 46 mins.
In Part 2 of our Rewrite Series, Scott & Desiree break down the right mindset to take into the next draft with you.
Read the full show notes here: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/resources-podcast/podcast-ep-68-diagnosis-and-the-rewrite-process/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why Most Rewrites Fail
2026/04/29 | 46 mins.
In this episode, the first of a 2-part series on rewriting, Scott & Desiree explore the reasons why writers sometimes make the rewrite process harder than it needs to be, or not as effective as it could be, and ways they can turn that around.
Read the full show notes here: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/resources-podcast/podcast-ep-67-why-most-rewrites-fail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Showing Versus Telling
2026/04/22 | 53 mins.
In this episode, Scott & Desiree break down exactly what Show, Don't Tell means and how to make sure you are doing it in the right ways.
Read the full show notes here: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/resources-podcast/podcast-ep-66-showing-versus-telling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Best Female Characters and Why
2026/04/15 | 53 mins.
What makes a female character unforgettable? In this episode, we unpack the craft behind some of the best-written women in film and television.
Read the full show notes here: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/resources-podcast/podcast-ep-65-the-best-female-characters-and-why/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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