C. Robert Cargill is a screenwriter, novelist, and former film critic. In this podcast, he's joined by film critic David Chen to discuss his advice from his two decades in the entertainment industry. Find more episodes of the show at writealongpodcast.com and email us at writealongpodcast@gmail.com
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Ep. 10 – The Act of Killing
Happy New Year! In this episode, Cargill and David discuss the circumstances under which you should kill your characters. 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.
Ep. 9 – The idea factory
Happy holidays! Ever watch a film and think to yourself, “Dang, I was hoping it would end in a different way”? In this episode, Cargill and David discuss how you can use that idea in your own work. Email us with your questions/thoughts at writealongpodcast@gmail.com. Find more episodes of this show at writealongpodcast.com. Follow us … Continue reading Ep. 9 – The idea factory
Ep. 8 – You could Memento this
Cargill and David discuss how to tackle ensemble casts in your writing, and the importance of using brackets. 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.
Ep. 7 – You Have To Get The Soul Right
Cargill and David discuss the key to creating a good screenplay adaptation. Learn more about Darren Aronofsky’s Batman Read the script Learn more about Green Arrow Supermax 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.
Ep. 6 – To Hell with Suspense
Cargill and David discuss Kurt Vonnegut’s eight rules for writing. See Cargill’s tweet with the eight rules. Check out Cold Turkey blocker 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.
Ep. 5 – We are our choices
Cargill and David discuss the importance of choice in creating characters. 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.
Ep. 4 – Excelsior
David and Cargill discuss the legacies of William Goldman and Stan Lee. Check out William Goldman’s Adventures in the Screen Trade on Amazon. See Cargill’s tweet thread about Doctor Strange’s arbitration process. Find more episodes of this show at writealongpodcast.com. Follow us on Twitter @writealongpod. Download this episode or play below.
Ep. 3 – 8088
This week, Cargill and David discuss the wisdom of participating in NaNoWriMo. 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.
Ep. 2 – Planners and Pantsers
This week, Cargill discusses the importance (or lack thereof) of making time to outline, and explains how you should get your start in whatever industry you want to write for. 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 … Continue reading Ep. 2 – Planners and Pantsers
Ep. 1 – Pilot
David Chen and C. Robert Cargill are making a podcast about writing! In our very first episode, Cargill discusses the importance of working consistently, even if it’s not to your full capacity. Email us with your questions/thoughts at writealongpodcast@gmail.com. Find more episodes of this show at writealongpodcast.com. Download this episode or play below.