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Screenwriter Interviews Testimony as Theme: A Conversation with ‘June Zero’ Co-Writers Jake Paltrow and Tom Shoval

Tom Shoval and Jake Paltrow talk about developing the foundation for the screenplay, maintaining empathy across story transitions, Jake’s approach as a director, his dedication to working with film, and so much more.

Screenwriter Interviews Conjuring Emotional Impact through History: A Conversation with ‘The Devil’s Bath’ Filmmakers Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala Sadie Dean

Screenwriter Interviews A Circularity to the Narrative: A Conversation with ‘Franklin’ Writers Kirk Ellis and Howard Korder Sadie Dean

The Climate Screenwriter Climate Screenwriting for the Ages Leigh Medeiros

Screenwriter Interviews Looking at History Through an Intimate Lens: A Conversation with ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ Creator and Showrunner Erica Lipez Sadie Dean

Screenwriter Interviews Finding Characters’ Patterns and Hidden Truths With The New Look’s Showrunner Todd A. Kessler Valerie Kalfrin

Screenwriter Interviews The Target of Accuracy and Truth: A Conversation with ‘Masters of the Air’ Creator and Writer John Orloff Sadie Dean

Screenwriter Interviews Communicating a Tone and a Feeling on the Page: An Interview with ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ Creator and Showrunner Chad Feehan Sadie Dean

Screenwriter Interviews Own Your Power: A Conversation with ‘Rustin’ Co-Screenwriter Julian Breece Sadie Dean

Screenwriter Interviews INDIE SPOTLIGHT: Interview with ‘Reveille’ Writer-Director Michael Akkerman Sadie Dean

Screenwriter Interviews Writing the Country Music Biopic: Abe Sylvia Discusses ‘George & Tammy’Sonya Alexander

Screenwriter Interviews Intellectual Dilemma Becomes a Moral Dilemma: A Conversation with ‘The Wonder’ Director and Co-Writer Sebastián Lelio Sadie Dean

Screenwriter Interviews Shaping and Dramatizing History with ‘Women of the Movement’ Creator Marissa Jo Cerar Sadie Dean

Screenwriting How-To Articles LEGALLY SPEAKING, IT DEPENDS: Historical Drama Approaches Christopher Schiller

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