Write Along with David and Cargill

Cargill and David discuss the importance of networking at festivals, and when you should consider abandoning a story. Read up on why I will not read your script. Email us with your questions/thoughts at writealongpodcast@gmail.com. Find more episodes of this show at writealongpodcast.com. Follow us on Twitter @writealongpod. Download or play below:  

Cargill and David respond to several of your emails, including tips on screenwriting software, when/how to use physical descriptions, as well as what makes a great ending. Email us with your questions/thoughts at writealongpodcast@gmail.com. Find more episodes of this show at writealongpodcast.com. Follow us on Twitter @writealongpod. Download or play below:

Cargill and David discuss the importance of having an easily remembered pen name, and dive into the four major components of character. You can read more about these components in the writings of K.M. Weiland. Can you structure characters? The Lie Want vs. Needs The Ghost Email us with your questions/thoughts at writealongpodcast@gmail.com. Find more … Continue reading Ep. 18 – A bad play where the heroes are right

Cargill and David discuss things to avoid when handing out scripts, and whether you can use words like “Camera” or “We see.” See the following tweets referenced in today’s episode: Jim Bond’s original tweet Rian Johnson’s response James Mangold’s response Guillermo Del Toro’s response Craig Maizin’s response Cargill’s tweet Email us with your questions/thoughts at … Continue reading Ep. 17 – A roadmap to art

Cargill and David discuss if/when/how you should option another piece of work that you’re interested in adapting. Email us with your questions/thoughts at writealongpodcast@gmail.com. Find more episodes of this show at writealongpodcast.com. Follow us on Twitter @writealongpod. Download this episode or play below.

Cargill and David discuss the difference between 1D, 2D, and 3D characters. Check out Cargill’s tweet on the subject. Email us with your questions/thoughts at writealongpodcast@gmail.com. Find more episodes of this show at writealongpodcast.com. Follow us on Twitter @writealongpod. Download this episode or play below.

Cargill and David discuss some tips for how to make a low-budget movie that all takes place in one location. Check out the Smithsonian Magazine article where Teller shares his secrets. Email us with your questions/thoughts at writealongpodcast@gmail.com. Find more episodes of this show at writealongpodcast.com. Follow us on Twitter @writealongpod. Download this episode or … Continue reading Ep. 14 – The premise is the special effect

Cargill and David discuss when something is considered plagiarism. Also Cargill shares the story of an inspirational friend. Email us with your questions/thoughts at writealongpodcast@gmail.com. Find more episodes of this show at writealongpodcast.com. Follow us on Twitter @writealongpod. Download this episode or play below.

Cargill and David discuss how to make internal conflicts interesting, and how the audience perceives it when that doesn’t happen. Email us with your questions/thoughts at writealongpodcast@gmail.com. Find more episodes of this show at writealongpodcast.com. Follow us on Twitter @writealongpod. Download this episode or play below.

Cargill and David discuss their top 10 films of 2018, and Cargill dives into how Bodied is a great example of translating painful experiences into art. Watch David’s top 10 films of 2018 on YouTube Watch the music video for Look What You Made Me Do Watch the music video for Bad Blood Watch Bodied … Continue reading Ep. 11 – Write your pain