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There comes a time in every screenwriter's journey where they find themselves asking, "What the (bleep) am I doing?" This podcast is devoted to supporting the amateur screenwriter and their journey. Whether you've written zero scripts or one hundred, you are welcome here.

Michael W. Linahan


    • Aug 14, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 13m AVG DURATION
    • 23 EPISODES


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    017 – Christine Conradt Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2017 85:18


        In this week’s episode, I had the great fortune of talking with writer/director/producer Christine Conradt. She’s got sixty IMDb credits to her name and she shows no signs of slowing down. Christine is an amazing person and talks about opting for film school over law school, going further in debt as opposed to... Read more The post 017 – Christine Conradt Pt.1 appeared first on Eclipse The Script.

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    017 – Christine Conradt Pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2017 59:32


    This is simply a redundant post for episode 017; in order for part two to download automatically for those who have subscribed to the podcast. The post 017 – Christine Conradt Pt.2 appeared first on Eclipse The Script.

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    016 – Cristin Terrill – YA Author

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2017 93:14


    For this week’s episode I was lucky to get a twice published YA author by the name of Cristin Terrill. She is the writer of All Our Yesterdays and Here Lies Daniel Tate.  Both books are fantastic reads and I recommend checking them out. Cristin talks about how her mother kept telling her to write novels for a... Read more The post 016 – Cristin Terrill – YA Author appeared first on Eclipse The Script.

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    015 – Craig Walendziak Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2017 70:03


        Don’t you dare miss out on this interview with Craig Walendziak. If you are one of those who appreciates the hard truths about the realities of screenwriting, do yourself a favor and check out both parts of the interview. Craig transitioned rather seamlessly from the forums of Scriptshadow into the business of screenwriting…at... Read more The post 015 – Craig Walendziak Pt.1 appeared first on Eclipse The Script.

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    015 – Craig Walendziak Pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2017 48:40


    This is simply a redundant post for episode 015; in order for part two to download automatically for those who have subscribed to the podcast. The post 015 – Craig Walendziak Pt.2 appeared first on Eclipse The Script.

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    014 – A Screenwriter’s Journey to Success – Interview with Mark Sanderson Pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2017 63:21


    This is simply a redundant post for episode 014; in order for part two to download automatically for those who have subscribed to the podcast. The post 014 – A Screenwriter’s Journey to Success – Interview with Mark Sanderson Pt.2 appeared first on Eclipse The Script.

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    014 – A Screenwriter’s Journey to Success – Interview with Mark Sanderson Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2017 85:21


        Due to the fact that I had a fantastic guest on the podcast this week, I had to break the episode up into two parts. That’s what you do when a 20 year screenwriting veteran agrees to be a guest on your new podcast. You give him room and get out of the... Read more The post 014 – A Screenwriter’s Journey to Success – Interview with Mark Sanderson Pt.1 appeared first on Eclipse The Script.

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    013 – THERE WAS A LITTLE GIRL – Interview with Nick Morris

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2017 94:07


    Title:  THERE WAS A LITTLE GIRL Genre: Horror / Thriller Logline: After witnessing the murder of her Daddy, nine-year-old Becky and her dog set out to teach the scumbags responsible that Hell hath no fury like a pissed-off, little girl with nothing left to lose. Script: THERE WAS A LITTLE GIRL by Nick Morris_EtS My Script Notes: THERE... Read more The post 013 – THERE WAS A LITTLE GIRL – Interview with Nick Morris appeared first on Eclipse The Script.

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    012 – BAGGED AND BORED – Interview with Craig Williams Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2017 78:15


        I am effing excited about today’s episode! I had the opportunity to interview Craig Williams who is a co-writer on the SUPREMELY UNDERAPPRECIATED web-series…BAGGED AND BORED! Go watch all seven episodes on YouTube. And then tell all your friends to do the same. I mean…also listen to the podcast…but, somewhere…well…just make this episode,... Read more The post 012 – BAGGED AND BORED – Interview with Craig Williams Pt.1 appeared first on Eclipse The Script.

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    012 – BAGGED AND BORED – Interview with Craig Williams Pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2017 57:04


    This is simply a redundant post for episode 012 in order for part two to download automatically for those who have subscribed to the podcast. The post 012 – BAGGED AND BORED – Interview with Craig Williams Pt.2 appeared first on Eclipse The Script.

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    011 – The Next Episodes – JULY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2017 58:13


    On today’s episode: I talk about upcoming episodes and guests, then I talk about me and my journey. If you choose to skip the part about me, I won’t be offended. I figured I’d get it out there so I can be done with it.  And no, you may not read the scripts I did... Read more The post 011 – The Next Episodes – JULY appeared first on Eclipse The Script.

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    010 – DEATH VARIATIONS – Interview with Scott Serradell Pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2017 47:56


    Due to logistical issues regarding the RSS feed for the show – for right now – I must post another article in order for Part 2 of the interview to automatically upload to the different Podcast hosting locations. Essentially, this is a redundant post.  You can listen to both episodes by clicking here. Hopefully this... Read more The post 010 – DEATH VARIATIONS – Interview with Scott Serradell Pt.2 appeared first on Eclipse The Script.

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    010 – DEATH VARIATIONS – Interview with Scott Serradell Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2017 75:04


        Title:  DEATH VARIATIONS Genre: Crime/Drama Logline: The lives of a private eye, an INTERPOL agent, a police detective, a millionaire, and a psychopathic killer intertwine in a story of violence and redemption. Script: DEATH VARIATIONS_EtS My Script Notes: DEATH VARIATIONS – Serradell – EtS notes – 6.23.17 Link to Scott’s Short Script Competition Script: One Knight Stand Revised_EtS... Read more The post 010 – DEATH VARIATIONS – Interview with Scott Serradell Pt.1 appeared first on Eclipse The Script.

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    009 – CINDERELLA: AFTER THE FAIRY TALE – Interview with Katherine Botts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2017 108:08


    Title:  CINDERELLA: AFTER THE FAIRY TALE Genre: Dark Fairy-tale Drama Logline: After Cinderella uses a witch’s dark magic to get to the ball, she must now find a way to break the contract between them or else she’ll have to forfeit her unborn child. Script: Cinderella After the Fairytale 2017 – EtS My Script Notes: CINDERELLA – ATF –... Read more The post 009 – CINDERELLA: AFTER THE FAIRY TALE – Interview with Katherine Botts appeared first on Eclipse The Script.

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    008 – Interview with Rzwan Cabani

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 80:55


      In today’s episode I had the great fortune to interview Rzwan Cabani. He’s been repped by Zero Gravity Management and one of the big four agencies in LA for a couple years now, and still hasn’t had his big break. He graciously discusses his journey and what it’s been like to navigate these waters.... Read more The post 008 – Interview with Rzwan Cabani appeared first on Eclipse The Script.

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    007 – GOLDIE – Interview with Brett Martin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2017 102:29


    Title:  GOLDIE Genre: Horror Logline: A home-invading female serial killer stalks a true crime author whom she wants to write her bloody life story. Script: GOLDIE – Brett Martin – AF My Script Notes: GOLDIE – Brett Martin – notes – 5.20.17     Today’s episode features a writer I’ve known for a while now…Brett Martin (CLONE... Read more The post 007 – GOLDIE – Interview with Brett Martin appeared first on Eclipse The Script.

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    006 – Script Feedback

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2017 61:09


    In today’s episode I discuss the process of receiving script notes and how you should implement them.  And trust me, the advice is as varied as the feedback people can provide on a script. I didn’t set out to create definitive labels for the various types of notes a writer can get, but I did... Read more The post 006 – Script Feedback appeared first on Eclipse The Script.

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    005 – Who Are You Writing For?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2017 55:08


    In this episode I give into some frustration and basically have a controlled rant for about fifty minutes. Essentially bringing up topics that aggravate me about how people will judge scripts.   There are quite a few I didn’t even cover.  Ultimately what I’m attempting to hone in on are all these things writers and... Read more The post 005 – Who Are You Writing For? appeared first on Eclipse The Script.

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    004 – LOG – Interview with Alison Parker

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2017 83:05


    Title:  Log Genre: Horror Comedy Logline: A weekend of debauchery turns to terror for a group of friends staying at an old lumberjack camp when a bloodthirsty log springs to life and embarks on a murderous rampage. On today’s show, I had the extreme pleasure of speaking with Alison Parker (LOG, LAZER SLOTH).  Seriously, it... Read more The post 004 – LOG – Interview with Alison Parker appeared first on Eclipse The Script.

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    003 – Story and Embracing Your Concept

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2017 61:38


    In this episode I talk about Story and Embracing Your Concept. I also have a guest on to explore these topics with me (I’d post his name…but you don’t know him). If you have any scripts or movies that you love that embrace their concept, please post a comment to make the rest of the world... Read more The post 003 – Story and Embracing Your Concept appeared first on Eclipse The Script.

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    002 – WHAT REMAINS OF TROY – Interview with Steffan DelPiano

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2017


      In this episode I got the opportunity to speak with screenwriter Steffan DelPiano (WHAT REMAINS OF TROY, INHUMAN, ROGUE). SIDENOTE:  If you happen to be a screenwriter who is also proficient at WordPress, and would be willing to exchange notes for some website assistance, please contact me.  And when I say proficient, I mean... Read more The post 002 – WHAT REMAINS OF TROY – Interview with Steffan DelPiano appeared first on Eclipse The Script.

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    001 – First Draft Podcasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2017


    Welcome and thank you for checking out the first episode of the Eclipse The Script Podcast.  I almost can’t believe I’ve gotten this far and I still have so much more I want to do. It’s a lot of work to simply start a podcast/blog.  (full disclosure: I’m not very good at it either…yet) In... Read more The post 001 – First Draft Podcasting appeared first on Eclipse The Script.

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    000 – Eclipse The Script Podcast Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2017


    The post 000 – Eclipse The Script Podcast Trailer appeared first on Eclipse The Script.

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