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Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast!

Mark Sevi And Guests

Show Notes April 09,2021 EP 202

This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com

GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES

Mark’s Co-Host: Author/Screenwriter Christopher Stires Joins The Podcast.

SHAMELESS PROMOS:

Chris’ latest book is: Silk & Swords: A Thurian Chronicles Novel: On Amazon

#Starbeasts #PaladinsJourney #RebelNation #TheInheritance #DarkLegend #thurianChronicles

Chris’ Amazon Page | Chris’ BarnesAndNoble | Chris’ webpage

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Creative Screenwriting Magazine – ARTICLES BY MARK SEVI FOR CS MAGAZINE

Latest Article for CS Magazine, Part I: Write Your Script Without Tricks

Final Draft – ARTICLES BY MARK SEVI FOR FINAL DRAFT

SHOW DETAILS

00:00:00 INTRO
Music by Mark Sevi, Interstitial Music by BenSound

00:00:20 USELESS CHATTER

Mark, Chris

00:01:35 WHAT ARE WE WATCHING?

Mark, Chris

#twilight #longmire #paulnewman #genehackman #jamesgarner #susansarandan #margomartindale #giancarloesposito #lievschreiber #johnspencer

00:03:40 WHAT ARE WE WORKING ON?… Read the rest

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Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast!

Mark Sevi And Guests

Show Notes February 12,2021 EP 198

This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com

GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES

Mark’s Co-Host: Author/Screenwriter Christopher Stires Joins The Podcast.

SHAMELESS PROMOS:

Chris’ latest book is: Silk & Swords: A Thurian Chronicles Novel: On Amazon

#Starbeasts #PaladinsJourney #RebelNation #TheInheritance #DarkLegend #thurianChronicles

Chris’ Amazon Page |  Chris’ BarnesAndNoble   |  Chris’ webpage

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Creative Screenwriting Magazine –  ARTICLES BY MARK SEVI FOR CS MAGAZINE

Latest Article for CS Magazine, Part I: Write Your Script Without Tricks

Final Draft – ARTICLES BY MARK SEVI FOR FINAL DRAFT

SHOW DETAILS

00:00:00 INTRO
Music by Mark Sevi, Interstitial Music by BenSound

00:00:20 USELESS CHATTER

Mark, Chris

00:00:30 WHAT ARE WE WORKING ON?

Mark, Chris

#scriptwritingbook #screenwritingbook #thrillerscript #vomitdraft #springbreak

00:05:35 WHAT ARE WE WATCHING?

Mark, Chris

#lawandorderUK #perrymason #earlstanleygardner

00:8:20 TOP 5 MOVIE MOMENTS

Chris’ List:

#IreneAdlerIntro #1stAvengerChesty #AngelsWithDirtyWingsExecution #RobRoyswordFight  #AquietPlaceNail #FieldofDreamsCatch

Mark’s List:

#StreetofFireDiner #BladeRunnerRoof #TombstoneRingoShootout #CinemaParadisoEnding #GodfatherKissingRing

00:13:30 Q&A/TIPS

Q: Should you watch “bad” movies?… Read the rest

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Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast!

Mark Sevi And Guests

Show Notes March 12, 2021 EP 200

This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com

A Podcast About Scriptwriting and Much More.
919-SCRIPTS (727.4787)

GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES

Creative Screenwriting Magazine –  ARTICLES BY MARK SEVI FOR CS MAGAZINE

Latest Article for CS Magazine, Part I: Write Your Script Without Tricks

Final Draft – ARTICLES BY MARK SEVI FOR FINAL DRAFT

SHOW DETAILS

00:00:00 INTRO

Intro Music by Mark Sevi

This week’s guest co-host is writer/producer Rich D’Alessio.

00:00:20 USELESS CHATTER

Rich, Mark

00:01:30 PRODUCING AN INSTAGRAM INFLUENCER CAMPAIGN

Mark, Rich

00:08:00 COMMERCIAL

Mark

00:08:57 WHAT ARE WE WORKING ON?

Mark, Rich

script, articles, book, classes

00:13:00 BLACK HISTORY MOVIES AND STANDOUTS

Mark, Rich

Rich’s List:
#johnsingleton #boysinthehood #marabrockeakil #beingmaryjane #moesha #jordanpeele #getout # spikelee #dotherightthing #shesgottahaveit #malcolmx #junglefever #blackklansman #davechapelle

Mark’s List:

#hiddenfigures #malcolmx #mississippiburning #ali #michaelmann #42 #jackierobinson

00:21:00 BUH BYE

Ending music: https://www.bensound.com… Read the rest

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Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast!

Mark Sevi And Guests

Show Notes February 27,2021 EP 199

This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com

GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES

Mark’s Co-Host: Author/Screenwriter Christopher Stires Joins The Podcast.

Creative Screenwriting Magazine – Mark’s Articles:

ARTICLES BY MARK SEVI

SHOW DETAILS

Program note:  This podcast uses audio from Mark Sevi’s classes’ office hours with permission from the students in attendance

00:00:00 INTRO

Background Music Over Intro: https://www.bensound.com

Intro Music by Mark Sevi

00:01:20 SLUGLINE QUESTION

Mark, David

#duel

00:04:50 WHERE DO WE FIND SCRIPTS

Mark, Jen

#shootingscripts

00:08:57 IRWIN ALLEN PROFILE

Mark

#irwinallen #poseidenadventure #seaview #20000leaguesunderthesea #voyagetothebottomofthesea #lostinspace #thetimetunnel #timemachine #landofthegiants #toweringinferno #theseaaroundus

00:13:15 BUH BYE

Mark

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MEETUP DETAILS

#ocscreenwriters #ocfilmandtv

www.ocscreenwriters.com – by writers for writers. Be Inspired, Do Good Work!… Read the rest

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Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast!

Mark Sevi And Guests

Show Notes February 12,2021 EP 198

This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com

GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES

Mark’s Co-Host: Author/Screenwriter Christopher Stires Joins The Podcast.

SHAMELESS PROMOS:

Chris’ latest book is: Silk & Swords: A Thurian Chronicles Novel: On Amazon

#Starbeasts #PaladinsJourney #RebelNation #TheInheritance #DarkLegend #thurianChronicles

Chris’ Amazon Page

Chris’ BarnesAndNoble

Chris’ webpage

See Chris’ full bio at end of the show notes.

Creative Screenwriting Magazine – Mark’s Articles:

ARTICLES BY MARK SEVI

SHOW DETAILS

00:00:00 INTRO
Music by Mark Sevi

00:00:20 USELESS CHATTER

Mark, Chris

#superbowl #tampabaybuckaneers #kansascitychiefs

00:01:40 WHAT ARE WE WATCHING?

Mark, Chris

#dogsofberlin #icecoldmurders #roccoshciavone #lonesomedove #bubbahotep #joelandsdale #wayne #endofthefuckingworld

00:06:20 WHAT ARE WE WORKING ON?

Mark, Chris

#scriptwritingbook #screenwritingbook #thrillerscript #vomitdraft

00:10:35 TOP 5 FOOTBALL TV SERIES/MOVIES

Chris’ List:

#coach #fridaynightlights #varsityblues #longestyard #invincible

Mark’s List:

#blindside #fridaynightlights #longestyard #northdallasforty #everybodysallamerican #rudy #brianssong #draftday

00:12:30 Q&A/TIPS

Q: Do grammar, punctuation, or format errors really get your script rejected?… Read the rest

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Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast!

Mark Sevi And Guests

Show Notes January 29,2021 EP 197

This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com

A NEW SEMESTER FOR SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES STARTING SOON!
GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES

Mark’s Co-Host: Author/Screenwriter Christopher Stires Joins The Podcast.

SHAMELESS PROMOS:

Chris’ latest book is: Silk & Swords: A Thurian Chronicles Novel: On Amazon

#Starbeasts #PaladinsJourney #RebelNation #TheInheritance #DarkLegend #thurianChronicles

Chris’ Amazon Page

Chris’ BarnesAndNoble

Chris’ webpage

See Chris’ full bio at end of the show notes.

Creative Screenwriting Magazine – Mark’s Articles:

ARTICLES BY MARK SEVI

SHOW DETAILS:

00:00:00 INTRO
Music by Mark Sevi

00:00:20 USELESS CHATTER

Mark, Chris

#rainycalifornia

00:01:15 WHAT ARE WE WATCHING?

Mark, Chris

#dogsofberlin #ava #jessicachastain #anyataylorjoy

00:06:20 WHAT ARE WE WORKING ON?

Mark, Chris

#scriptwritingbook #screenwritingbook #thrillerscript

00:10:35 TOP 5 DRAMA MOVIES WE LOVED  2010-2020

Chris’ List:

#unstoppable #hiddenfigures #wintersbone #immitationgame #fordvsferrari

Mark’s List:

#hiddenfigures #wintersbone #parasite #nightcrawler #socialnetwork #theirishman

00:15:00 Q&A/TIPS

Should you start with a concept, a scene, or structure?… Read the rest

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Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast!

Mark Sevi And Guests

Show Notes January 15, 2021 | EP 196

This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com

A NEW SEMESTER FOR SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES STARTING SOON!
GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES

OC Screenwriters Presents Steven R. Campbell! DETAILS

Mark’s Co-Host: Director/Screenwriter Alejandro Seri from Final Draft Joins The Podcast.

Alejandro’s IMDB Page

Creative Screenwriting Magazine – Mark’s Articles: ARTICLES BY MARK SEVI

SHOW DETAILS:

00:00:00 INTRO music by Mark Sevi

00:00:20 USELESS CHATTER

Mark, Alejandro

#finaldraft

00:07:00 WHAT ARE WE WATCHING?

Mark, Alejandro

#warrior #midnightsky #themorningshow #breakitall #ratonesparanoicos

00:15:00 COMMERCIAL

00:16:20 BALANCING WRITING AND LIFE

#gregromero  BMXNews.Com

00:25:00 WRAP UP

Mark

Buy Bye…

Need a Writing Class? For info go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org

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MEETUP DETAILS

#ocscreenwriters #ocfilmandtv

www.ocscreenwriters.com – by writers for writers. Be Inspired, Do Good Work!

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?… Read the rest

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Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast!

Mark Sevi And Guests

Show Notes December 31, 2020 EP 195

This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com

A NEW SEMESTER FOR SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES STARTING SOON!
GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES

Mark’s Co-Host: Author/Screenwriter Christopher Stires Joins The Podcast.

SHAMELESS PROMOS:

Chris’ latest book is: Silk & Swords: A Thurian Chronicles Novel: On Amazon

#Starbeasts #PaladinsJourney #RebelNation #TheInheritance #DarkLegend #thurianChronicles

Chris’ Amazon Page

Chris’ BarnesAndNoble

Chris’ webpage

See Chris’ full bio at end of the show notes.

Creative Screenwriting Magazine – Mark’s Articles:

ARTICLES BY MARK SEVI

SHOW DETAILS:

00:00:00 INTRO music by the Beach Boys, Auld Lang Syne acapella

00:00:20 USELESS CHATTER

Mark, Chris

Rest in Peace, Charles Buie: Facebook Page

#charlesbuie #sweetthunder

00:04:00 WHAT ARE WE WATCHING?

Mark, Chris

00:06:40 WHAT ARE WE WORKING ON?

Mark, Chris

#1stdraft #firstdraft #vomitdraft

00:11:00 TOP 5 TV/MOVIES WE LOVED IN 2020 (New/New To Us)

Chris’ List:

#queensgambit hapandleonard #oldguard #autopsyofjanedoe #bosch

Mark’s List:

#Annaandtheapocalypse #newtricks #grantchester #community #scrubs #lineofduty

00:15:00 Q&A/TIPS

How important is it for the villain (any villain) to be focused on your main character?… Read the rest

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Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast!

Mark Sevi And Guests

Show Notes December 25, 2020 EP 194

This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com

GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES

Mark’s Co-Host: Author/Screenwriter Christopher Stires Joins The Podcast.

SHAMELESS PROMOS:

Chris’ latest book is: Silk & Swords: A Thurian Chronicles Novel:  On Amazon

#Starbeasts #PaladinsJourney #RebelNation #TheInheritance #DarkLegend #thurianChronicles

Chris’ Amazon Page

Chris’ BarnesAndNoble

Chris’ webpage

See Chris’ full bio at end of the show notes.

Creative Screenwriting Magazine – Mark’s Articles:

ARTICLES BY MARK SEVI

SHOW DETAILS:

00:00:00 INTRO music by Human Nature

00:00:20 USELESS CHATTER

Mark, Chris

00:02:40 WHAT ARE WE WATCHING?

Mark, Chris

#raydonovan #polarexpress #conanthebarbarian #theforeigner #misssloan #mank #scrubs

00:06:40 WHAT ARE WE WORKING ON

Mark, Chris

#silkandswords #scripts #milennialrewrite #resocialization #handofdarkness

00:09:40 Inktip Finds Mark Sevi #inktip

00:11:00 TOP 5 HOLIDAY MOVIES MOVIES

Chris’ List:

#christmaschronicles #theholiday #themanwhoinventedchristamas #miracleon34thstreet #nationallampoonschristmasvacation

#holidayinn

Mark’s List:

#manwhoinventedchristmas #whitechristmas #itsawonderfullife #badsanta #preacherswife

00:16:00 Q&A/TIPS

How long (in pages or minutes) can you be away from your main character?… Read the rest

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This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com

Show Notes December 17, 2020 EP 193

Producer/Writer Richard D’Alessio Joins Mark Sevi.

Boatersbook.com | Rich’s IMDB page.

00:00:00 Intro
Mark (podcast theme music by Mark Sevi)

00:00:20 WELCOME/TABLE TALK/USELESS CHATTER

00:07:00 WHAT ARE WE WORKING ON?

All

#feature #promos #rewrite

00:09:40 WHAT ARE WE WATCHING

#ozark #vera #inspectormorse #undoing #davidekelly

00:11:30 TOP 5 GANGSTER MOVIES THAT ARE NOT “THE GODFATHER”

Rich

#millerscrossing #americangangster #donnybrasco #untouchables #goodfellows #boysinthehood #highwaymen

00:16:00 Q&A

How far can you go with suspending disbelief?

Mark

00:23:0 BUH BYE

Mark

#getpassionate #findyourwhy #sweatequity

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Need a Writing Class?
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#scriptwritingclasses.org

#ocscreenwriters #ocfilmandtv #alejandroseri #finaldraft

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS? 919-Scripts

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#ocscreenwriters

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#richdalessio #c3vapeandcoffee

Meetup

www.ocscreenwriters.com / www.ocfilmandtv.com… Read the rest