Ep 245 - Contests, Feedback, and Writing Hacks Every Screenwriter Needs to Hear.

Host: Geoffrey D. Calhoun, Author of The Guide For Every Screenwriter Guest: Marq Scheyder, Screenwriter and Filmmaker Summary: In this insightful AMA (Ask Me Anything) the tables are turned as Marq Scheyder returns to interview Geoffrey D. Calhoun and dive deep into the writing process with a surprise script consultation on air with Geoffrey himself. Geoffrey discusses building routines, handling stress in storytelling, and managing feedback in the writing process. They also delve into the complexities of writing within genres, with Marq sharing his approach to an unconventional zombie script. This episode is packed with advice for screenwriters at all stages of their journey. Takeaways: Routines: The importance of having writing routines, refining them, and staying disciplined to trigger the brain into writing mode.Organization: Using notebooks, apps, and legal pads to keep track of ideas, quotes, and information for future writing projects.Contests: Contests can matter but aren't the ultimate measure of success; it's about finding out where you fall with your peers.Feedback: Finding the right people for feedback and knowing when to stick to your guns versus taking suggestions.Co-Writing: The significance of chemistry with co-writers and knowing how to handle notes to serve the story, not the ego.Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Marq Scheyder00:22 - Developing a Writing Routine03:06 - Building a Second Brain: Organizing Ideas07:47 - Contests and the Writer’s Journey29:50 - Sticking to Your Guns: Handling Feedback and Genre ExpectationsFollow Us: Geoffrey D. Calhoun for more @screenwriterpod Marq Scheyder @marqusls #ScreenwritingTips #TheSuccessfulScreenwriter #WritingRoutine #GenreWriting #ScreenwritingContests #CoWriting #ScriptNotes