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Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast!

Mark Sevi and Guests

Show Notes October 06, 2023 Episode #267

This show and all subsequent shows dedicated to the brave Ukrainian people.

This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com

GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES

CONGRATS! TO THE WRITER’S GUILD!

SHAMELESS PROMOS:

Creative Screenwriting Magazine – Articles by Mark Sevi for CS Magazine

Latest Article:  https://www.creativescreenwriting.com/why-are-screenplays-so-hard-to-write-part-1/

Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft

Scriptwriting Manual for All Writers!

On AMAZON

BOOK SIGNING!

Book Carnival, Sunday Oct. 08, noon

SHOW DETAILS

00:00:00 INTRO
Podcast theme music by Mark Sevi

MARK IS JOINED BY WRITER CHRIS STIRES

Chris’ bio at end of show notes

00:00:45 WRITER’S GUILD SUCCESS SUMMARY!

https://mashable.com/article/wga-writers-strike-deal-terms

https://www.wgacontract2023.org/the-campaign/summary-of-the-2023-wga-mba

00:05:00 PROMOS

Book Signing, Blood Fiction, v.2, October 8th: https://www.annesbookcarnival.com/events/

Free Scriptwriting Seminar Seminar: October 14th, https://www.scriptwritingclasses.org

Intro to Scriptwriting Classes: Starting October 19th, https://www.scriptwritingclasses.org… Read the rest

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Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast!

Mark Sevi and Guests

Show Notes September 22, 2023 Episode #266

This show and all subsequent shows dedicated to the brave Ukrainian people.

This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com

GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES

WE SUPPORT THE WRITER’S GUILD

SHAMELESS PROMOS:

Creative Screenwriting Magazine – Articles by Mark Sevi for CS Magazine

Latest Article:  https://www.creativescreenwriting.com/why-are-screenplays-so-hard-to-write-part-1/

Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft

Scriptwriting Manual for All Writers!

On AMAZON

BOOK SIGNING!

Book Carnival, Sunday Oct. 08, noon

SHOW DETAILS

00:00:00 INTRO
Podcast theme music by Mark Sevi

MARK IS JOINED BY WRITER CHRIS STIRES

Chris’ bio at end of show notes

00:00:45 USELESS CHATTER

00:02:30 WHAT ARE WE WATCHING?

#topboy #redwhiteroyalblue #3daysofthecondor #basic #touchoffrost

00:07:00 PROMO

00:10:00 WHAT ARE WE WORKING ON?

#newarticle #creativescreenwritingmagazine #script

00:11 :00 TOP 1980s HORROR FILMS

Chris

#frightnight #predator #deadzone #terminator #aliens

Mark

#thething #alteredstates #americanwerewolfinlondon #thefly #henryportraitofaserialkiller #neardark

00:17:00 Q&A – Is Theme Necessary?… Read the rest

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Mark Sevi and Guests

Show Notes August 25, 2023 Episode #2634

This show and all subsequent shows dedicated to the brave Ukrainian people.

This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com

GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES

WE SUPPORT THE WRITER’S GUILD

SHAMELESS PROMOS:

Creative Screenwriting Magazine – Articles by Mark Sevi for CS Magazine

Latest Article:  https://www.creativescreenwriting.com/why-are-screenplays-so-hard-to-write-part-1/

Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft

Scriptwriting Manual for All Writers!

On AMAZON

BOOK SIGNING!

Book Carnival, Sunday Oct. 08, noon

SHOW DETAILS

00:00:00 INTRO
Podcast theme music by Mark Sevi

MARK IS JOINED BY WRITER CHRIS STIRES

Chris’ bio at end of show notes

00:00:45 USELESS CHATTER

00:02:30 WHAT ARE WE WATCHING?

#heartofstone #walkamongthetombs #goodwife #ballers #wycliffe #murderincvestigationsquad thechosenone

00:0:7:00 WHAT ARE WE WORKING ON?

#newarticle #creativescreenwritingmagazine #script #rewrites

00:11 :00 TOP POLITICAL THRILLERS

Chris

#livesofothers #olympushasfallen #borneidentity #designatedsurvivor #thediplomat

Mark

#13days #thereport #stateofplay #anatomyofascandal thepost

00:17:00 Q&A – Where Do You Start With a Screenplay?… Read the rest

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Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast!

Mark Sevi and Guests

Show Notes August 25, 2023 Episode #2634

This show and all subsequent shows dedicated to the brave Ukrainian people.

This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com

GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES

WE SUPPORT THE WRITER’S GUILD

SHAMELESS PROMOS:

Creative Screenwriting Magazine – Articles by Mark Sevi for CS Magazine

Latest Article:  https://www.creativescreenwriting.com/why-are-screenplays-so-hard-to-write-part-1/

Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft

Scriptwriting Manual for All Writers!

On AMAZON

SHOW DETAILS

00:00:00 INTRO
Podcast theme music by Mark Sevi

MARK IS JOINED BY WRITER CHRIS STIRES

Chris’ bio at end of show notes

00:00:45 USELESS CHATTER

00:01:00 WHAT ARE WE WATCHING?

#jeremiahjohnson #cocainebear #galgadot #silentwitness #dcibanks #deathinparadise

00:0:5:00 WHAT ARE WE WORKING ON?

#newarticle #ghostwriting #script #rewrites

00:11 :00 TOP ACTION COMEDIES

Chris

#thelostcity #attacktheblock #rednotice #21jumpstreet #shanghainoon

Mark

#theniceguys #everythingeverhwereallatonce #kingsman #red #manfromunlce

00:14:00 Q&A – Different Approach to Novels vs.… Read the rest

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Mark Sevi and Guests

Show Notes August 11, 2023 Episode #263

This show and all subsequent shows dedicated to the brave Ukrainian people.

This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com

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WE SUPPORT THE WRITER’S GUILD

SHAMELESS PROMOS:

Creative Screenwriting Magazine – Articles by Mark Sevi for CS Magazine

Latest Article:  https://www.creativescreenwriting.com/why-are-screenplays-so-hard-to-write-part-1/

Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft

Scriptwriting Manual for All Writers!

On AMAZON

SHOW DETAILS

00:00:00 INTRO
Podcast theme music by Mark Sevi

MARK IS JOINED BY WRITER CHRIS STIRES

Chris’ bio at end of show notes

00:00:45 USELESS CHATTER

00:0:1:00 WHAT ARE WE WORKING ON?

#newarticle #ghostwriting #script #article

00:09:00 WHAT ARE WE WATCHING?

#riverwild #lincolnlawyer #silentwitness #newhart #fooddocumentary

00:14 :00 TOP FIVE STEVEN KING-BASED MOVIES

Chris

Movies: #drsleep #it #shawshankredemptionm #standbyme #deadzone

Mark

Movies: #carrie #greenmile #deadzone #firestarter #childrenofthecorn

00:18:00 Q&A – How do you determine a best scene length?… Read the rest

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Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast!

Mark Sevi and Guests

Show Notes July 284, 2023 Episode #262

This show and all subsequent shows dedicated to the brave Ukrainian people.

This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com

GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES

WE SUPPORT THE WRITER’S GUILD

SHAMELESS PROMOS:

Creative Screenwriting Magazine – Articles by Mark Sevi for CS Magazine

Latest Article:  https://www.creativescreenwriting.com/new-storytelling-paradigms-meander-and-explode-part-1/

Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft

Scriptwriting Manual for All Writers!

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SHOW DETAILS

00:00:00 INTRO
Podcast theme music by Mark Sevi

MARK IS JOINED BY WRITER CHRIS STIRES

Chris’ bio at end of show notes

00:00:45 USELESS CHATTER

#comicon

00:0:4:00 WHAT ARE WE WATCHING?

#justirfied #veep #murdermystery #primesuspect #newhart #silentwitness

00:07:30 WHAT ARE WE WORKING ON?

#newarticle #ghostwriting #script #article

00:0010 INTRO TO SCRIPTWRITING

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00:16 :00 TOP FIVE NETFLIX MOVIES

Chris

Movies: #mank #oldguard #spenserconfidential #enolaholmes #adamproject

Mark

Movies: #imitationgame #darkesthour #bridesmaids #enolaholmes #wherethecrawdadssing

00:15:00 Q&A – What is the difference between plot and story?… Read the rest

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Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast!

Mark Sevi and Guests

Show Notes July 14, 2023 Episode #261

This show and all subsequent shows dedicated to the brave Ukrainian people.

This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com

GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES

WE SUPPORT THE WRITER’S GUILD

SHAMELESS PROMOS:

Creative Screenwriting Magazine – Articles by Mark Sevi for CS Magazine

Latest Article:  https://www.creativescreenwriting.com/new-storytelling-paradigms-meander-and-explode-part-1/

Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft

Scriptwriting Manual for All Writers!

On AMAZON

SHOW DETAILS

00:00:00 INTRO
Podcast theme music by Mark Sevi

MARK IS JOINED BY WRITER CHRIS STIRES

Chris’ bio at end of show notes

00:00:45 USELESS CHATTER

00:02:45 WHAT ARE WE WATCHING?

#thefablemans #65 #lincolnLaywer #gavinandstacy #wpc-56

00:07:30 WHAT ARE WE WORKING ON?

#newarticle #ghostwriting #script #article

00:11:00 TOP FIVE FAV MOVIES/TV WE COULDN’T LIVE WITHOUT

Chris

Movies: #adventuresofrobinhood #americanpresident #tombstone #raidersofthelostark  #casablancsa

TV: #justified #x-files #cheers #downtonabbey#westwing

Mark

Movies: #arrival #groundhogday #buckaroombanzai #onceuponatimeinamerica #attacktheblock

TV: endeavor #friends #inspectorlewis #x-file #breakingbad

00:15:00 Q&A – What is the difference between plot and story?… Read the rest

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Mark Sevi and Guests

Show Notes June 30, 2023 Episode #260

This show and all subsequent shows dedicated to the brave Ukrainian people.

This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com

GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES

WE SUPPORT THE WRITER’S GUILD

SHAMELESS PROMOS:

Creative Screenwriting Magazine – Articles by Mark Sevi for CS Magazine

Latest Article:  https://www.creativescreenwriting.com/new-storytelling-paradigms-meander-and-explode-part-1/

Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft

Scriptwriting Manual for All Writers!

On AMAZON

SHOW DETAILS

00:00:00 INTRO
Podcast theme music by Mark Sevi, Interstitial music by MaxKo Music

MARK IS JOINED BY WRITER CHRIS STIRES

Chris’ bio at end of show notes

00:00:45 USELESS CHATTER

00:01:45 WHAT ARE WE WATCHING?

#ruthrendell #RPU #DaisyJonesAndTheSix #ridley #extraction2 #richardjewell

00:04:30 WHAT ARE WE WORKING ON?

#newarticle #ghostwriting #script

00:13:00 TOP FIVE FAV CREATURE FEATURES (2000-2023)

Chris

#pitchblack #aquietplace #crawl #thehost #thedescent

Mark

#gingersnaps #shaunofthedead #attacktheblock #dogsoldiers #alienraiders

00:15:00 Q&A – What is non-linear storytelling?… Read the rest

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Mark Sevi and Guests

Show Notes June 16, 2023 Episode #259

This show and all subsequent shows dedicated to the brave Ukrainian people.

This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com

GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES

WE SUPPORT THE WRITER’S GUILD

SHAMELESS PROMOS:

Creative Screenwriting Magazine – Articles by Mark Sevi for CS Magazine

Latest Article:  https://www.creativescreenwriting.com/12-ways-to-get-your-script-to-the-yes-pile-part-1/

Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft

Scriptwriting Manual for All Writers!

On AMAZON

SHOW DETAILS

00:00:00 INTRO
Podcast theme music by Mark Sevi, Interstitial music by MaxKo Music

MARK IS JOINED BY WRITER DENNIS CROSBY

Dennis’ bio at end of show notes

00:00:45 USELESS CHATTER

00:02:35 WHAT ARE WE WATCHING?

#love/hate #touchoffrost #thewire #succession #blacklist #hapandleonard

00:07:00 WHAT ARE WE WORKING ON?

#mysterynovel #newarticle #ghostwriting #script

00:13:00 TOP FIVE FAV SCIFI MOVIES  (2000-2023)

Dennis

#firefly #battlestargalactica #killjoys #darkmatter #terminator #saraconnerchronicles

#supernatural #vampirediaries #trueblood #beinghuman #v

Mark

#startrekstrangenewworlds #expanse #battlestargalactica #alteredcarbon #futurama #orphanblack

00:18:00 A brief chat on process.… Read the rest

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Welcome To Plotpoints Podcast!

Mark Sevi and Guests

Show Notes June 02, 2023 Episode #258

This show and all subsequent shows dedicated to the brave Ukrainian people.

This is Plotpoints Podcast! www.plotpoints.com

GO HERE FOR INFO ON SCRIPTWRITING CLASSES

WE SUPPORT THE WRITER’S GUILD

SHAMELESS PROMOS:

Creative Screenwriting Magazine – Articles by Mark Sevi for CS Magazine

Latest Article:  https://www.creativescreenwriting.com/12-ways-to-get-your-script-to-the-yes-pile-part-1/

Final Draft – Articles by Mark Sevi for Final Draft

Scriptwriting Manual for All Writers!

On AMAZON

SHOW DETAILS

00:00:00 INTRO
Podcast theme music by Mark Sevi, Interstitial music by MaxKo Music

MARK IS JOINED BY WRITER CHRISTOPHER STIRES

00:00:45 USELESS CHATTER

00:03:25 WHAT ARE WE WATCHING?

#air #fubar #witness #jedgar #unforgotten #thetower

00:07:00 WHAT ARE WE WORKING ON?

#periodscript #anthology #ghostwriting #newscript #articles

00:09:00 A SHORT DISCUSSION ON A.I.

Mark

00:13:00 TOP FIVE FAV SCIFI MOVIES  (2000-2023)

Chris

#minorityreport #serenity #super8 #edgeoftomorrow #startrek

Mark

#startrek #arrival #reignoffire #avatar #underworld #theprestige

00:17:00 A brief discussion on structure.… Read the rest