All writers understand the ups and downs of the journey - the constant struggles with rejection, procrastination, and self-doubt. Today's discussion is pulled from one of our weekly Zoom calls in the ScriptBlast Members Online Community. I'm joined by ScriptBlast Members MK McFadden, Jay Kottaram, and Larry Guzman as we walk through a series of affirmations, exercises and group discussion around rebooting our mindset. We spend the first half of the episode focusing on the positive and the second half learning how to reframe the negative in a positive light. The more we focus on the positive, t ..read more

There's something unique about the genre of science fiction: it opens doors to telling more truthful stories and tackling difficult topics. In this episode, Hudson talks with brothers Tony and Ryan Smith, a writing-directing duo based in Vancouver, BA. The Smith Brothers talk about their recent film, Volition, and the deeper themes of identity and fate. Authenticity is the key to telling truthful stories and your voice has a power unlike any other. By learning how to tap into it, the road begins to pave itself. For more about the Smith Brothers and Volition: http://volitionthemovie.com/  ..read more

Profound Clarke is a musician, screenwriter, and founder of Storyteller Session -- a weekly live table read event that pairs writers with professional actors so they can hear their work read out loud and get better feedback on their scripts. In this episode, we discuss introverts, how collaboration gets the best out of us, and why table reads are better than paying for feedback. Want to tell a story? Submit your script to: thestorytellersession@gmail.com If you feel stuck in your writing or productivity but are fed up with the ads, algorithms, and a-holes of online screenwriting communi ..read more

What if we told you the key to making your movie was in your hands? It all starts with thinking outside of the box. In this episode, Hudson interviews writer, director, and distribution consultant Liz Manashil about the ins and outs of the indie film industry, where all directors struggle, and the pros and cons of self-distribution. Liz is the writer and director of the feature films Bread and Butter and Speed of Life, former manager of Sundance's Creative Distribution Initiative and co-founder of the brand new indie film program, Constellation Incubator. She is also the co-host of hit podcast ..read more

Longevity. Sometimes we’re so excited to jump into our dreams that we don’t ever consider the steps we need to take to sustain our flow. How do we stay relevant? Happy? Excited about what we do? In this episode – taken straight from our ScriptBlast Members Group -- Hudson interviews Bob Tzudiker. All the films you grew up loving in the 90s wouldn’t have come to life without the creative eye of Bob and his writing partner, Noni White. After the success of Newsies – yes, THAT Newsies – Bob’s vision garnered him work with Disney as a writer for films like The Lion King, The Hunchback of Notr ..read more

One of the biggest struggles every writer faces is choosing what medium to work in. Well, what if we told you that you could do it all?  In this episode, Hudson talks with David Accampo on how his childhood love for superheroes turned into a successful career that branched into five different mediums – comics and graphic novels, films, games, short stories, and an audio drama. David’s writing journey allowed him to connect the dots and knit together all of his passions in a way that allows him to tell his truth, no matter the outlet. Today, he’ll answer your questions: -    ..read more

“I always thought that artists should struggle, but I don't think that you have to suffer.”  In this episode, Hudson talks with Michelle Leibel on her journey from PA to a staff writer on ABC’s “A Million Little Things” and how the most unsuspecting events can sometimes put us right where we’ve always wanted to be. Through her stories, you’ll learn the power of honesty in helping you get your foot in the door, establishing and maintaining professional relationships, and which positions you want to shoot for in order to work your way up to a writers’ room. -- If you feel stuck in your writ ..read more

Do you have a personal story that you want to get out into the world? What if you could make EVERY script you write more personal?  In this episode, Hudson talks with writer / director / producer / actor Victoria Negri about the process of bringing her brilliant, beautiful, and very personal debut film, GOLD STAR, to life. You'll learn: how to explore your personal struggles through writing and filmmaking. the importance of finding your tribe. tips on networking for introverts. practical advice for making your own movie. -- Ready to take your screenwriting career to the next level? Chec ..read more

Every writer with a dream, repeat after me: "It is possible to make my own feature film." This series of interviews show that it can happen with very few resources as long as you have a tenacious drive, you surround yourself with the right people, and you never give up. In this episode, Hudson talks with Walker Whited, the writer & director behind the feature film By Nights End, about how he got started in film, some of the practical ways he brought By Nights End to life so quickly and effectively, and how he turned his envy into something beautiful ..read more

Writing is rewriting. One of the key fundamentals of screenwriting is learning how to take and implement notes. On this episode, Hudson talks about these concepts with with Jenny Frankfurt, founder of the Finish Line Script Competition—a contest built on the “development notes” concept. Jenny shares her tips for breaking into the industry and walks us through the top 5 mistakes most writers make in their first drafts and what we can do about it in the rewrite ..read more