Living To Write

"I feel like I'm a writer because I'm obsessed with words and people and relationships".YES, CHEF! Sofya Levitsky-Weitz is here! A playwright and screenwriter who splits her time between Brooklyn and Los Angeles, Sofya is an executive producer, story editor, and writer on FX's "The Bear." She also has writing credits on "Gaslit" (Starz) and "The Dropout" (Hulu). Her acclaimed play "This Party Sucks" has been optioned for stage and screen by Mark Gordon Pictures and is set for production later this year.Let's go behind the scenes of "The Bear" and see how the writer's room operates. We'll explore her creative processes, industry relationships, and what drives her passion for writing. Catch Sofya's virtual live Q&A at Story Summit + this summer, July 15th. Head to StorySummit.us for more info.Produced by Brian Landwehr and Bailey Patterson

Did someone say, 'Grease Lightning!?' Today, we're joined by Hollywood icon Randal Kleiser, who starred in George Lucas's first student film, played the first American superhero on screen, and directed hits such as "The Blue Lagoon" and "White Fang." He's here to discuss his latest novel, "Drawing Directors," sharing his close encounters with directors who shaped his career. What attracts a director to a script? Tune in for an unforgettable journey with the man behind "Grease" and much more!

"Bailey Meets World" Brian and Bailey chat with Emmy-winning Writer, Producer, and Director, Mark Blutman of Boy Meets World, Ghostwriter and Girl Meets World fame about how and why he writes, the lasting influence of Boy Meets World, finding the best poutine in Canada (eh), the ongoing WGA strike, and why being a #PREWGA member is more important than ever for emerging writers...You can follow Mark on Twitter (X) at @BlutmanMark.WGA CONTRACT 2023 (UPDATE)Join the Story Summit Facebook writing group!The Writers Strike is a movement that's been heard around the world. On May 2, 2023, the WGA went on strike. If you'd like to support the Writers Strike, please visit: https://entertainmentcommunity.orgThis Podcast is produced by Brian Landwehr and Bailey Patterson, with the support of David Paul Kirkpatrick, founder of Story Summit.

Let's go, girls -- we mean writers! This week on Living to Write, we're joined by the talented Jessica Welsh, whose not only a member of the WGA but a participant in the Story Summit. We'll talk about her acclaimed spec script “Shania!”, which was featured on the 2021 Blacklist, delve into her life as an Apple TV writer, and she'll provide an insider's perspective on the 2023 writers' strike. Plus, we tackle the most common debate among screenwriters - Is outlining a must? Get to listening. You won't be sorry. Keep up with Jessica at: https://jessica-welsh.com/WGA proposals and AMPTP responses2021 Black List article (Shania!) https://deadline.com/2021/12/the-black-list-2021-screenplays-list-scripts-1234890009/Picket Locations and SchedulesThis podcast is produced by Brian Landwehr and Bailey Patterson.More information on Story Summit: https://www.storysummit.us/

In today's episode, we're thrilled to have an enthralling conversation with the multifaceted Spyder Dobrofsky! He'll share his journey from crafting heartwarming Hallmark Christmas movies to penning the horror/western hit film "Teardrop" on Tubi. To top it all off, we'll also dive into his memorable appearance on the Jay Leno Show...Follow Spyder on Twitter @SpyderDobrofskyKeep up with his upcoming directorial debut - Down BelowThis podcast is produced by Brian Landwehr, Bailey Patterson and in conjunction with David Paul Kirkpatrick, founder of Story Summit.

In this premier episode of the Living To Write, we chat with Jeff Arch, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter of Sleepless in Seattle and author of Attachments. Join us as we explore his creative process, how he sold Sleepless, the uproarious comedy offer that came his way, and his thoughts on the eternal conundrum...Why do men lie?Show notes:JEFF'S NOVEL ATTACHMENTS: https://www.amazon.com/Attachments-Novel-Jeff-Arch/dp/1684635004STORY SUMMIT WRITING GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/426751458353816