Welcome to Draft Zero. A message from 2019 to those starting with our first episodes dating from 2014. We’ve learned a lot in five years. So where do you begin?
Since launching our podcast, we’ve embarked on an ambitious mission: to enhance our writing skills by dissecting the very elements we grapple with in our own projects. From thematic structure to character development, we study successful films and scripts to glean insights that not only improve our own craft but also enable us to share valuable resources with our listeners.
Basically we do our homework and share it with you: leaving you with (hopefully!) golden nuggets.
Attention first-time listeners! We’d like to highlight that our episodes are not necessarily linear, nor do they follow a strict curriculum of lessons. Instead, we jump from topic to topic, tackling micro-elements such as inducing catharsis in scenes or mastering pacing through white space on the page. We understand that this might not suit everyone; thus, we encourage new writers to explore our website and the “Beginner’s Guide to Draft Zero,” where we’ve categorized our episodes into manageable themes like character work, scene development, and thematic exploration.
Remember, this podcast isn’t about following a structured course; it’s about opening up the conversation around screenwriting. Whether you are an aspiring writer or someone who enjoys dissecting media narratives, we do our best to provide insights. We’re constantly learning ourselves and sharing what we’ve discovered. The ultimate goal is to foster growth, creativity, and community within the field of filmmaking.
Many thanks to all our patrons but particularly to Chris, Khrob, Sandra, Nick, Rob, Matteo, Daniel and Carrie. They’re good humans.