Breaking Story Ep. 034 – Finishing Scripts: How to Stay Motivated in 2024
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. Join us every Friday for the Live recording and join the FAQ at the end....
Breaking Story Ep. 033 – Screenwriting Habits That WORK (and which ones don't) for 2024
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. Join the Discord Browse Our Free Courses Listen on: Apple Podcast Spotify...
Breaking Story Ep. 032 – Write What You Know: Practically and Emotionally
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...
Breaking Story Ep. 031 – The 100: World Is A Character
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 Listen on: Apple Podcast Spotify...
Breaking Story Ep. 030 – How to Know if Your Idea is Good
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 Listen on: Apple Podcast Spotify Audible
Breaking Story Ep. 029 – GLASS ONION: Story Analysis
Professional screenwriters Adam Schaller and Alexie Basil break down the script for GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY. Join Writing the Pilot Join Discord Watch the live show Listen on: Apple Podcast Spotify Audible
Breaking Story Ep. 028 – Is it Writers Block or Burnout?
Professional writers Alexie Basil and Theo Luoma share their favorite tips for getting past burnout and writers block. Join us at 5:30pm ET every Friday for coffee and story analysis! Get pinged before we go live: https://youngscreenwriters.com/coffee... ...
Breaking Story Ep. 027 – BLACK MIRROR SEASON 6: Story Analysis
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. Join us at 5:30pm ET every Friday for coffee and story analysis! Get pinged before we go...
Breaking Story Ep. 026 – Taking Notes and Writers' Groups
Professional writers Alexie Basil and Theo Luoma chat about the benefit of writers groups, giving notes, and taking notes (even bad ones). Join us at 5:30pm ET every Friday for coffee and story analysis! Get pinged before we go...
Breaking Story Ep. 023 – Breaking into the Screenwriting Industry with John Warren NYU Film Professor
How do you make it as a screenwriter? How do you make this passion project into reality and land a gig in Hollywood? In this episode of Breaking Story, NYU Tisch Film Professor and professional screenwriter, director, and producer John Warren answers the age-old...
Breaking Story Podcast Episode 22 – Top 5 Screenwriting Rules (And When to Break Them)
Professional screenwriters Alexie Basil and Adam Schaller discuss five of the most common "unbreakable" screenwriting rules . . . and when to completely disregard them in your script. They break down why classics such as "only one protagonist," "never change your...
Breaking Story Podcast Episode 021 – Strategies for Writing Natural Dialogue
Screenwriters Alexie Basil and Adam Schaller share three techniques for writing powerful natural-sounding dialogue. Join us at 4:00pm EST every Friday for coffee and story analysis of our favorite screenplays and films! Listen on: Apple Podcast Spotify...
Breaking Story Podcast Episode 20 – The Screenwriter's Formatting Guide for the Black List
Professional screenwriters Alexie Basil and Adam Schaller take a look at popular formatting trends in the most recent Black List scripts, and how you can format your specs for competitions. Join us at 4:00pm EST every Friday for coffee and story analysis of our...
Breaking Story Podcast Episode 19 – Why Screenwriting Is Worth It
NYU Film Professor John Warren joins Adam and Alexie to talk about the personal side of screenwriting: staying motivated, getting out of ruts, and why it's worth it. Join us at 4:00pm EST every Friday for coffee and story analysis of our favorite screenplays and...
Breaking Story Podcast Episode 18 – Set Ups & Payoffs
Alexie and Adam take a look at set-ups and pay-offs in DECISION TO LEAVE. They discuss their ideas on what great set ups are and explain the nuance of writing payoffs that work. Join us at 4:00pm EST every Friday for coffee and story analysis of our favorite...
Breaking Story Podcast Episode 17 – Dan Harmon's Story Circle and the Story Clock
Alexie Basil and Adam Schaller take a look at two complementary plotting devices for your screenplay: Dan Harmon's Story Circle and the Story Clock. Listen on: Apple Podcast Spotify Audible
Breaking Story Podcast Episode 16 – Revisions and Rewriting Your Screenplay
The first draft of a screenplay is only the beginning. In this episode of Breaking Story, Alexie and Adam share their favorite strategies for revising scripts and making them into something ready to show the world, including the benefits of taking time between drafts,...
Breaking Story Podcast Episode 15 – TV vs Movies: What's Best for Your Story
Join professional screenwriters Adam Schaller and Alexie Basil to discuss the strengths of series and features—and how to decide which is a better fit for the story you want to tell. Listen on: Apple Podcast Spotify Audible
Breaking Story Podcast Episode 14 – Putting Words on the Page
In this episode, screenwriters Adam and Alexie dive into the universal problem all writers face - putting words on the page. They go over the psychology of their own processes and share some tricks to try the next time you're struggling to put words on the page....