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HOW TO WRITE A SCREENPLAY IN 2026!  . The answer to how to write a screenplay is essentially: FIND YOUR STORY. THEN PLOT IT. THEN WRITE IT...  in this episode I delve deeper into that idea and more specifically the properties of writing CINEMATICALLY.   This is an updated version of the episode I did in 2021, with information relevant to today's screenwriting landscape and my newfound love for alternate story structures.  If you are unfamiliar with the terms I speak about on this podcast, consider my 16 Steps to a Screenplay Starter Kit which contains explainers on every thing I mention in this podcast plus the step by step system I use to finish a screenplay.  Learn more about the Starter Kit PDF Bundle here: https://www.amandamoresco.org/starterkit Want to take my workshop?  Learn more about 16 Weeks to a Screenplay here:  https://www.amandamoresco.org/pricing-plans/16WeeksWorkshopEnroll Be sure to check out the free Story DNA breakdowns I mention in this episode here:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DafSPPbkQdZ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Send us Fan Mail About Story Love Story Love is a podcast for writers and anyone who loves to hear about creative processes, and writing experiences.   Hosted by screenwriter, director, and story consultant Amanda Moresco, the show is a space to talk honestly about the writing life, the emotional highs and lows, and what it really takes to keep going. Because no writer is an island. Writing is hard. Writers need love. Connect with Amanda: 🌐 Website: https://www.amandamoresco.org Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/amanda.moresco.wxs/ Ready to talk for 90 minutes about your work in progress? Book a 1-1 Zoom Session: https://www.amandamoresco.org/consults Or, Book a Free 15-Minute Phone Call A short call where I answer any basic questions you have and help you figure out what kind of support you need most right now: https://calendly.com/writingxstructureconsults/free-15-minute-phone-call Free Weekly Newsletter A  weekly reminder in your inbox that you’re not alone. It includes, writing quotes, pdf resources and reminders about my upcoming Q...

Episode One of Story Love!  The Official Podcast of writing BY Structure: a podcast designed to show writers how to give themselves grace, tough love and a reminder that most writers are going through the same creative struggles. You're not alone!   No Writer Is An Island.  We need each other.  In this episode I share some personal insights into what it is like to work in the entertainment business as the daughter of a two time Oscar winner: the highs and the lows, and give a perspective on where all the knowledge I share across all my platforms comes from.  If this episode resonates with you, let me know: Send us Fan Mail About Story Love Story Love is a podcast for writers and anyone who loves to hear about creative processes, and writing experiences.   Hosted by screenwriter, director, and story consultant Amanda Moresco, the show is a space to talk honestly about the writing life, the emotional highs and lows, and what it really takes to keep going. Because no writer is an island. Writing is hard. Writers need love. Connect with Amanda: 🌐 Website: https://www.amandamoresco.org Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/amanda.moresco.wxs/ Ready to talk for 90 minutes about your work in progress? Book a 1-1 Zoom Session: https://www.amandamoresco.org/consults Or, Book a Free 15-Minute Phone Call A short call where I answer any basic questions you have and help you figure out what kind of support you need most right now: https://calendly.com/writingxstructureconsults/free-15-minute-phone-call Free Weekly Newsletter A  weekly reminder in your inbox that you’re not alone. It includes, writing quotes, pdf resources and reminders about my upcoming Q...

Amanda's Screenwriting and Story Structure Q&A has been a weekly staple for over four years.  It started on the Clubhouse app on Fridays during the pandemic and has migrated over to the Discord App on Tuesday mornings.  During the Q&A, Amanda and friends answer questions about the writing life, creative process, and navigating the industry with honesty and care.  Send us Fan Mail About Story Love Story Love is a podcast for writers and anyone who loves to hear about creative processes, and writing experiences.   Hosted by screenwriter, director, and story consultant Amanda Moresco, the show is a space to talk honestly about the writing life, the emotional highs and lows, and what it really takes to keep going. Because no writer is an island. Writing is hard. Writers need love. Connect with Amanda: 🌐 Website: https://www.amandamoresco.org Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/amanda.moresco.wxs/ Ready to talk for 90 minutes about your work in progress? Book a 1-1 Zoom Session: https://www.amandamoresco.org/consults Or, Book a Free 15-Minute Phone Call A short call where I answer any basic questions you have and help you figure out what kind of support you need most right now: https://calendly.com/writingxstructureconsults/free-15-minute-phone-call Free Weekly Newsletter A  weekly reminder in your inbox that you’re not alone. It includes, writing quotes, pdf resources and reminders about my upcoming Q...

What a joy to have Kam Kahn with me this week talking about some amazing things like finding the time to write while having a full time job, handling racism in casting choices and creating 1497.org to battle against the gatekeepers who told him and many other South Asian artists to stay in their lane.   Kam is one of the co-hosts of my weekly filmmaking and friends Q&A. You can hang out with us anytime on the discord app here: https://discord.gg/tmD7bPJuEG LINKS TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT 1497.ORG AND THEIR FILM LAB: http://www.1497.org Hollywood Reporter MovieMaker Magazine Deadline LINK TO KAM'S AMAZING SHOT DECK CUT: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CIgrO0nD4xE/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY= Send us Fan Mail About Story Love Story Love is a podcast for writers and anyone who loves to hear about creative processes, and writing experiences.   Hosted by screenwriter, director, and story consultant Amanda Moresco, the show is a space to talk honestly about the writing life, the emotional highs and lows, and what it really takes to keep going. Because no writer is an island. Writing is hard. Writers need love. Connect with Amanda: 🌐 Website: https://www.amandamoresco.org Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/amanda.moresco.wxs/ Ready to talk for 90 minutes about your work in progress? Book a 1-1 Zoom Session: https://www.amandamoresco.org/consults Or, Book a Free 15-Minute Phone Call A short call where I answer any basic questions you have and help you figure out what kind of support you need most right now: https://calendly.com/writingxstructureconsults/free-15-minute-phone-call Free Weekly Newsletter A  weekly reminder in your inbox that you’re not alone. It includes, writing quotes, pdf resources and reminders about my upcoming Q...

This week!! My friends Ryan Richter and Joe Eddy talk with me about what it took for them to stick with it after so many years of hardship and heartache - and I'm so happy they did!  Now you can see their films on many different platforms.  Links to all projects mentioned in this episode:  "BOOTYOLOGY": Playing at the Golden Door International Film Festival in Jersey City this Saturday 5/14th at 6p.m. Link to tix: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gdiff-11th-annual-block-8-bootyology-tickets-327342870337?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Booty Boys Website: http://www.bootyboysmusic.com CHASING BULLIT: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6692926/ COYOTE:  https://m.imdb.com/title/tt2327253/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk THE FLATS: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheFlatsShow/featured TRAILER FOR OUR SHORT FILM FIRST KILL: https://youtu.be/rSpoN-QDgUw KEEP UP WITH RYAN AND JOE: https://www.instagram.com/headcaselosangeles/ Send us Fan Mail About Story Love Story Love is a podcast for writers and anyone who loves to hear about creative processes, and writing experiences.   Hosted by screenwriter, director, and story consultant Amanda Moresco, the show is a space to talk honestly about the writing life, the emotional highs and lows, and what it really takes to keep going. Because no writer is an island. Writing is hard. Writers need love. Connect with Amanda: 🌐 Website: https://www.amandamoresco.org Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/amanda.moresco.wxs/ Ready to talk for 90 minutes about your work in progress? Book a 1-1 Zoom Session: https://www.amandamoresco.org/consults Or, Book a Free 15-Minute Phone Call A short call where I answer any basic questions you have and help you figure out what kind of support you need most right now: https://calendly.com/writingxstructureconsults/free-15-minute-phone-call Free Weekly Newsletter A  weekly reminder in your inbox that you’re not alone. It includes, writing quotes, pdf resources and reminders about my upcoming Q...

Oniffe White joins us this week to talk about finding authenticity, his beautiful short film Echoes of a Winter Sunshine, Anansi - owner of all stories and so much more!  Link to watch Echoes of a Winter Sunshine https://www.amazon.com/Echoes-Winter-Sunshine-Sonja-Ivelisse-Cirilo/dp/B07SRKJMJR If you'd like to join Oniffe and I on Clubhouse, click here: https://www.clubhouse.com/@amandamoresco Send us Fan Mail About Story Love Story Love is a podcast for writers and anyone who loves to hear about creative processes, and writing experiences.   Hosted by screenwriter, director, and story consultant Amanda Moresco, the show is a space to talk honestly about the writing life, the emotional highs and lows, and what it really takes to keep going. Because no writer is an island. Writing is hard. Writers need love. Connect with Amanda: 🌐 Website: https://www.amandamoresco.org Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/amanda.moresco.wxs/ Ready to talk for 90 minutes about your work in progress? Book a 1-1 Zoom Session: https://www.amandamoresco.org/consults Or, Book a Free 15-Minute Phone Call A short call where I answer any basic questions you have and help you figure out what kind of support you need most right now: https://calendly.com/writingxstructureconsults/free-15-minute-phone-call Free Weekly Newsletter A  weekly reminder in your inbox that you’re not alone. It includes, writing quotes, pdf resources and reminders about my upcoming Q...

Amanda's Screenwriting and Story Structure Q&A has been a weekly staple for over four years.  It started on the Clubhouse app on Fridays during the pandemic and has migrated over to the Discord App on Tuesday mornings.  During the Q&A, Amanda and friends answer questions about the writing life, creative process, and navigating the industry with honesty and care.   To join Amanda's Filmmaking and Friends Discord server, click here:  https://discord.gg/tmD7bPJuEG  Send us Fan Mail About Story Love Story Love is a podcast for writers and anyone who loves to hear about creative processes, and writing experiences.   Hosted by screenwriter, director, and story consultant Amanda Moresco, the show is a space to talk honestly about the writing life, the emotional highs and lows, and what it really takes to keep going. Because no writer is an island. Writing is hard. Writers need love. Connect with Amanda: 🌐 Website: https://www.amandamoresco.org Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/amanda.moresco.wxs/ Ready to talk for 90 minutes about your work in progress? Book a 1-1 Zoom Session: https://www.amandamoresco.org/consults Or, Book a Free 15-Minute Phone Call A short call where I answer any basic questions you have and help you figure out what kind of support you need most right now: https://calendly.com/writingxstructureconsults/free-15-minute-phone-call Free Weekly Newsletter A  weekly reminder in your inbox that you’re not alone. It includes, writing quotes, pdf resources and reminders about my upcoming Q...

Joyce Simmons is one of the best world builders I've come across! Listen in as she describes her process of building worlds and the best way to tap into what your heart is calling you to write!   Also:  Follow Joyce on Instagram!   https://www.instagram.com/melanatedscribesllc/ Joyce mentions  Jordan Ifueko  and her book Raybearer. It took 12 years to write.  In this book she conceives 13 distinct kingdoms. Next-level world building! Link to info on the book and Jordan! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50158128-raybearer https://www.jordanifueko.com  A note from Joyce: It only took her 9 months to write the sequel entitled Redemptor, probably because the world was already built but she did build an underworld in this book. The underworld is a common theme in African inspired storytelling. African cultures hold the belief that the two worlds cross back and forth a lot and just as there is no finality to life, there is no finality to death. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55624056-redemptor  Here’s Jordan’s Instagram page. Note that she’s in her twenties! https://www.instagram.com/jordanifueko/ Also, you might also enjoy Namina Forna’s Guilded Ones which is a world that she built when she asked herself, what if a world like The Handmaid’s Tale met the kick ass women of the Dora Milaje in Black Panther: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40024121-the-gilded-ones Send us Fan Mail About Story Love Story Love is a podcast for writers and anyone who loves to hear about creative processes, and writing experiences.   Hosted by screenwriter, director, and story consultant Amanda Moresco, the show is a space to talk honestly about the writing life, the emotional highs and lows, and what it really takes to keep going. Because no writer is an island. Writing is hard. Writers need love. Connect with Amanda: 🌐 Website: https://www.amandamoresco.org Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/amanda.moresco.wxs/ Ready to talk for 90 minutes about your work in progress? Book a 1-1 Zoom Session: https://www.amandamoresco.org/consults Or, Book a Free 15-Minute Phone Call A short call where I answer any basic questions you have and help you figure out what kind of support you need most right now: https://calendly.com/writingxstructureconsults/free-15-minute-phone-call Free Weekly Newsletter A  weekly reminder in your inbox that you’re not alone. It includes, writing quotes, pdf resources and reminders about my upcoming Q...

Goya Robles is a beautiful poet, actor, writer and human.  Listen in this week as we discuss what it means to write from a spiritual perspective.  Goya is also one of the most successful alums of the 16 Steps to a Screenplay System. The feature he wrote using the 16 Steps is in development and heading for pre-production.  More on Goya: https://www.goyarobles.com/ Send us Fan Mail About Story Love Story Love is a podcast for writers and anyone who loves to hear about creative processes, and writing experiences.   Hosted by screenwriter, director, and story consultant Amanda Moresco, the show is a space to talk honestly about the writing life, the emotional highs and lows, and what it really takes to keep going. Because no writer is an island. Writing is hard. Writers need love. Connect with Amanda: 🌐 Website: https://www.amandamoresco.org Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/amanda.moresco.wxs/ Ready to talk for 90 minutes about your work in progress? Book a 1-1 Zoom Session: https://www.amandamoresco.org/consults Or, Book a Free 15-Minute Phone Call A short call where I answer any basic questions you have and help you figure out what kind of support you need most right now: https://calendly.com/writingxstructureconsults/free-15-minute-phone-call Free Weekly Newsletter A  weekly reminder in your inbox that you’re not alone. It includes, writing quotes, pdf resources and reminders about my upcoming Q...

CW: suicide, depression.  … In this week’s episode my friend Baraka Noel and I get real in talking about depression and the difficulties that come along with being atypical. One of the running themes of the podcast is “ What Are You Doing”?  Are you just talking about being an artist or are you doing things to make sure you are? Here is a link  to some of Baraka’s work : https://m.imdb.com/name/nm5427467/ https://linktr.ee/CinderII Send us Fan Mail About Story Love Story Love is a podcast for writers and anyone who loves to hear about creative processes, and writing experiences.   Hosted by screenwriter, director, and story consultant Amanda Moresco, the show is a space to talk honestly about the writing life, the emotional highs and lows, and what it really takes to keep going. Because no writer is an island. Writing is hard. Writers need love. Connect with Amanda: 🌐 Website: https://www.amandamoresco.org Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/amanda.moresco.wxs/ Ready to talk for 90 minutes about your work in progress? Book a 1-1 Zoom Session: https://www.amandamoresco.org/consults Or, Book a Free 15-Minute Phone Call A short call where I answer any basic questions you have and help you figure out what kind of support you need most right now: https://calendly.com/writingxstructureconsults/free-15-minute-phone-call Free Weekly Newsletter A  weekly reminder in your inbox that you’re not alone. It includes, writing quotes, pdf resources and reminders about my upcoming Q...

This week I talk with writer Ranya Salvant on what it’s like to find the courage to believe in yourself when it seems nobody else does.  This one cuts to the heart!   Send us Fan Mail About Story Love Story Love is a podcast for writers and anyone who loves to hear about creative processes, and writing experiences.   Hosted by screenwriter, director, and story consultant Amanda Moresco, the show is a space to talk honestly about the writing life, the emotional highs and lows, and what it really takes to keep going. Because no writer is an island. Writing is hard. Writers need love. Connect with Amanda: 🌐 Website: https://www.amandamoresco.org Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/amanda.moresco.wxs/ Ready to talk for 90 minutes about your work in progress? Book a 1-1 Zoom Session: https://www.amandamoresco.org/consults Or, Book a Free 15-Minute Phone Call A short call where I answer any basic questions you have and help you figure out what kind of support you need most right now: https://calendly.com/writingxstructureconsults/free-15-minute-phone-call Free Weekly Newsletter A  weekly reminder in your inbox that you’re not alone. It includes, writing quotes, pdf resources and reminders about my upcoming Q...

In this episode I talk with Jacqueline  Pereda about so many valuable topics including: leaving your ego out of your writing, why creating spreadsheets are so important and what it is we actually do as writers.  This was such an enlightening episode to record! Watch Jacquelin’s show Generation Por Qué on HBO Max now! https://www.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GYEfaiw5FAjITvAEAAAAx And check out her YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNkb_RuxXVG1xUOGJoZ5PRA Send us Fan Mail About Story Love Story Love is a podcast for writers and anyone who loves to hear about creative processes, and writing experiences.   Hosted by screenwriter, director, and story consultant Amanda Moresco, the show is a space to talk honestly about the writing life, the emotional highs and lows, and what it really takes to keep going. Because no writer is an island. Writing is hard. Writers need love. Connect with Amanda: 🌐 Website: https://www.amandamoresco.org Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/amanda.moresco.wxs/ Ready to talk for 90 minutes about your work in progress? Book a 1-1 Zoom Session: https://www.amandamoresco.org/consults Or, Book a Free 15-Minute Phone Call A short call where I answer any basic questions you have and help you figure out what kind of support you need most right now: https://calendly.com/writingxstructureconsults/free-15-minute-phone-call Free Weekly Newsletter A  weekly reminder in your inbox that you’re not alone. It includes, writing quotes, pdf resources and reminders about my upcoming Q...

Listen to Julia and Saeida describe what it was like to start writing and then pair up on a limited series based on Saeida’s novel that took her three years to write.  This episode is a deep dive into the tenacity and patience it takes to be successful as a writer in this business.  Often we judge our careers by our successes when we should be judging our careers by our momentum. Are you continually working to keep your momentum going?  It’s the long game!   Send us Fan Mail About Story Love Story Love is a podcast for writers and anyone who loves to hear about creative processes, and writing experiences.   Hosted by screenwriter, director, and story consultant Amanda Moresco, the show is a space to talk honestly about the writing life, the emotional highs and lows, and what it really takes to keep going. Because no writer is an island. Writing is hard. Writers need love. Connect with Amanda: 🌐 Website: https://www.amandamoresco.org Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/amanda.moresco.wxs/ Ready to talk for 90 minutes about your work in progress? Book a 1-1 Zoom Session: https://www.amandamoresco.org/consults Or, Book a Free 15-Minute Phone Call A short call where I answer any basic questions you have and help you figure out what kind of support you need most right now: https://calendly.com/writingxstructureconsults/free-15-minute-phone-call Free Weekly Newsletter A  weekly reminder in your inbox that you’re not alone. It includes, writing quotes, pdf resources and reminders about my upcoming Q...

Join me for a wonderful poignant discussion with Octavia CLAHAR about believing in yourself, following your dreams and what it was like to change her occupation to “screenwriter” officially. Learn all about Octavia's passion project The Story Coop, an international writers salon that embraces all of the values here at Story Love:   Octavia’s Bio Site! AND you can catch her viral web series here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBBI6vw76ZZZ0c8_lLbanOjGNs6pHeML9 Send us Fan Mail About Story Love Story Love is a podcast for writers and anyone who loves to hear about creative processes, and writing experiences.   Hosted by screenwriter, director, and story consultant Amanda Moresco, the show is a space to talk honestly about the writing life, the emotional highs and lows, and what it really takes to keep going. Because no writer is an island. Writing is hard. Writers need love. Connect with Amanda: 🌐 Website: https://www.amandamoresco.org Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/amanda.moresco.wxs/ Ready to talk for 90 minutes about your work in progress? Book a 1-1 Zoom Session: https://www.amandamoresco.org/consults Or, Book a Free 15-Minute Phone Call A short call where I answer any basic questions you have and help you figure out what kind of support you need most right now: https://calendly.com/writingxstructureconsults/free-15-minute-phone-call Free Weekly Newsletter A  weekly reminder in your inbox that you’re not alone. It includes, writing quotes, pdf resources and reminders about my upcoming Q...

Season Two! So happy to be back. There will be lots of new writer conversations and book breakdowns. Thanks for being here!  This episode breaks down everything a brand new screenwriter needs to know if they’ve never written anything before.  Recommended Resources in this episode: Adventures in the Screen Trade https://g.co/kgs/9kvXrU The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers https://g.co/kgs/tDXeho Poetics https://g.co/kgs/JrYr4Y Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth https://g.co/kgs/7tMQZY If you would like more resources on screenwriting or want to dive deeper into the concepts I talk about in this podcast, consider my 16 Steps to a Screenplay Starter Kit.  Learn more here: https://www.amandamoresco.org/starterkit Send us Fan Mail About Story Love Story Love is a podcast for writers and anyone who loves to hear about creative processes, and writing experiences.   Hosted by screenwriter, director, and story consultant Amanda Moresco, the show is a space to talk honestly about the writing life, the emotional highs and lows, and what it really takes to keep going. Because no writer is an island. Writing is hard. Writers need love. Connect with Amanda: 🌐 Website: https://www.amandamoresco.org Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/amanda.moresco.wxs/ Ready to talk for 90 minutes about your work in progress? Book a 1-1 Zoom Session: https://www.amandamoresco.org/consults Or, Book a Free 15-Minute Phone Call A short call where I answer any basic questions you have and help you figure out what kind of support you need most right now: https://calendly.com/writingxstructureconsults/free-15-minute-phone-call Free Weekly Newsletter A  weekly reminder in your inbox that you’re not alone. It includes, writing quotes, pdf resources and reminders about my upcoming Q...