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Corey Mandell returns to talk about the best way to get work and keep working as a Hollywood screenwriter. www.coreymandell.net

That’s right, “The Walking Dead!” Plus, Seth has written for House, Prison Break and more.

Brian Pope and Mike Musa join David Bax and Pilar for their annual discussion of the nominees for best screenplay and best adapted screenplay.

Pilar celebrates Valentine’s Day by answering writing questions from some of the people she loves … her students.

Writer/Producer Liz Tigelaar (Bates Motel, Revenge, Nashville) and actress Shiri Appleby (Girls, E.R., Roswell) talk about how life intersected with fiction on the one-hour drama "Life Unexpected."

Scotty Mullen, writer of Asylum's My Boyfriend is a Zombie Stoner, talks about his hot delicious pizza approach to pitching and writing.

Chad Gervich, Author of How To Manage Your Agent, talks candidly about getting and keeping an agent.

Song writer David Kauffman set out not only to make a film, but to open a film. Here’s his story so far.

Franklin Leonard (founder of the Blacklist) and Madeline Di Nonno (director of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media) discuss “unconscious bias” on screen and in the hiring process.

Nadia Bacon, staff writer on “About a Boy,” talks about comedy, perseverance, and dating as research.

Christy Stratton, Co-EP of "Awkward" and writer on "King of the Hill" talks about the "glamorous" world of tv writing.

Garrett Frawley and Brian Turner, writers of four Christmas specials, return to talk about their work on live and animated shows in 2013.

What goes into a successful crowd-funding campaign? Independent filmmakers Kat Castaneda, Reko Moreno and Gary Allen discuss!

Ignore the echo and prepare to take notes! Pilar provides tips and tools from her rewrite class to help make your scenes more active and entertaining.

Michael Hitchcock (writer on Glee) and Eddie Alfano (actor/writer) talk about their industry experience and their writing collaboration.

In honor of the great screenwriting teacher Syd Field, we replay his 2011 On the Page episode.

Well, 1/4 page really. Pilar and Ryan Budds read and evaluate listener submissions with the help of Mike Siegel.

Well, 1/4 page really. Pilar and Ryan Budds read and evaluate listener submissions with the help of Mike Siegel.

Do video game characters have backstories? Could Breaking Bad become a video game? Game writer Susan O'Connor reveals all.

Molly Shannon from Saturday Night LIVE, TV and Movies talks about creating characters.

Gordy Hoffman talks about the Blue Cat Screenplay Competition and about what works on the page.

Screenwriter and TV producer Paul Guyot returns to talk about pitches, meetings and being good in the room.

Writer Russ McGarry talks about his wrestling documentary, writing on Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja (Disney XD), and his podcast.

Writer Tremor Temchin - former agent assistant, writer's assistant and celebrity assistant - shares what he's learned about writing and about the industry. (pardon the echo)

Pilar goes through the structure of 8 different story-telling templates from "Origin Stories" to "Puzzle Movies." NOTE: The "echoes" of the new studio affect the sound quality of this episode. Apologies in advance.

Theater fundamentals for screenwriters as discussed by playwright / Film Instructor Steven Wolfson. Take his advice and audiences won't be tempted to step out for sushi during your second act.

Can a car door protect you from a bullet? How do you know when a criminal is lying Writers Dave Merlino (former Federal law Enforcement Supervisor) and Dustin Sweet provide answers.

Actor / Writer Pippa Hinchley talks about sketch vs. film and gives tips from her class on writing for the web.

"San Francisco Terisa" crashes Comic-Con and snags interviews with Jane Espenson, Scott Aukerman, Jeffrey Tambor and More!

Writer/producers Bret Calvert and John Ricci Jr. talk about the comedy and drama of Game Shows!

At Comic-Con, roving reporter San Francisco Terisa spends six minutes with Kristen Nedopak talking about the up-coming Geeky Awards.

Third grade super teacher Erica Rood provides writing tips for writers of all ages.

Actor David Rees Snell of "The Shield" and "The Unit" talks about his take on scripts from an actors point of view.

Writer/Producer Troy Devolld, author of "Reality TV: An Insiders Guide to TV's Hottest Market," talks about getting work in the reality show industry.

Jeff Portnoy, Story Editor for Resolution, talks about what he and others look for when reading scripts submitted for representation.

Chellis Ying, writer and marketing executive, discusses the ways that China has become a major film market and an emerging force within the film industry.

Paul Guyot, Feature and TV writer, talks about his recent feature sale to Paramount Pictures and his experience writing for TV shows such as "Leverage" and "Judging Amy."

Producer Kim Zubick (The Zookeeper's Wife; License To Wed: Yours, Mine and Ours), discusses the state of the industry, the different approaches to producing movies of varying budgets, and attaching A-list talent.

Ruth Atkinson, script consultant, story editor, and advisor to Sundance Institute/Film Independent, discusses the importance of theme and making your movie "about" something.

Carr D'Angelo, movie producer and owner of Earth 2 Comics, discusses the marriage of comics and movies.

Pilar is joined by writer Matt Harris to discuss their new venture … producing the independent feature, "The Starling."

Actor, writer, comedian Johanna Stein talks about writing for tv, web and more.

Roving reporter San Francisco Terisa sits down with Pilar to discuss her experiences at the Tribeca Film Festival and the Silent Film Festival.

What's it like to be a writer in Poland? Writer and festival organizer Agnieszka Kruk provides insight.

Writer/Director Chad Diez talks about creating his award-winning web series, LAPS, on an iPhone.

Writer Caleb Bacon returns to talk about his work on the Vince Vaughn produced show "Sullivan and Son."

The members of Pilar's private writers' groups tell all.

Filmmakers Tammy Caplan and Joe Gold wrap up their long adventure with their indie-film, by talking about distribution and the road to screening in NYC and L.A.

"Staffing season." "Baby writers." "Diversity hires." Nick (our intern-turned-agency-bigshot) explains it all!

Ryan Budds, aspiring writing and future On the Page podcast producer, talks about his first six months out in Los Angeles and opportunities found by just saying "yes."