
SALTBURN is a masterpiece of deception, manipulation, and class struggle. Professional screenwriters Alexie Basil, Adam Schaller, and Theo Luoma break down the script and take a look at: How to pull off unreliable narrators When objectives are concealed from the audience Manipulating audience expectations Resources: SALTBURN Script Young Screenwriters Courses Young Screenwriters Discord
Mar 21, 2024
1 hr 15 min

Join Alexie and Theo live as they break down the pilot episode of one of their favorite shows of 2023, the Emmy-winning BEEF. Read the Pilot Script: BEEF, Episode 1 Watch the Series Join us on Discord Check out our courses They're going to look at how two beautifully flawed protagonists with overlapping but related flaws kept in each others orbits and constantly raised the stakes for one another.
Feb 15, 2024
43 min

We talked about habits--now let's talk about the psychological side. Join Alexie and Theo LIVE to discuss strategies for getting and STAYING motivated in the new year. We'll get into: How writers groups can create accountability Setting achievable goals When to stick with an idea... and when to move on Connect with Us Join our Discord Community Browse Our Free Courses: https://youngscreenwriters.teachable.com/
Feb 7, 2024
38 min

Last year, we both tried different habits for hitting our screenwriting goals. Join Alexie and Theo LIVE to discuss which ones actually worked and which ones we're leaving behind in 2023. We'll get into: Healthy habits that worked (and didn't work!) for us last year Strategies for making and hitting big goals Projects we're hoping to accomplish Useful Links Browse Our Free Courses: https://youngscreenwriters.teachable.... Discord: https://youngscreenwriters.com/discord
Jan 31, 2024
39 min

Alexie and Adam talk about the screenwriting adage "Write What You Know," looking at it from both a practical and emotional sense. They discuss how it's one thing to know the details of a story--to understand the world, the actions, the characters--and another to know the heart of a story. Join the Discord Browse Our Free Courses Writing the Feature Sale
Oct 30, 2023
25 min

Professional writers Alexie Basil and Theo Luoma break down how the world is established as a character in the pilot of one of their favorite CW shows: THE 100. Join the Discord Browse Our Free Courses The 100 Script
Sep 29, 2023
48 min

Professional writers Alexie Basil, Adam Schaller, and Theo Luoma share their favorite tips for getting past burnout and writers block. Join the Discord Browse Our Free Courses
Sep 14, 2023
50 min

Professional screenwriters Adam Schaller and Alexie Basil break down the script for GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY. Watch the live stream Join Writing the Pilot Join Discord
Sep 6, 2023
42 min

Professional writers Alexie Basil and Theo Luoma share their favorite tips for getting past burnout and writers block. Join Writing the Pilot Join Discord
Aug 31, 2023
59 min

Professional writers Alexie Basil and Theo Luoma break down the newest season of the hit Netflix show, BLACK MIRROR. They also discuss werewolves, The 100, and why they love CW. ~*~ Don't Miss Our Weekly Thursday Workshops at 5:30pm ET ~*~ Join the Discord Community: https://www.youngscreenwriters.com/di...
Aug 23, 2023
1 hr 22 min
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