Pipeline Executive Director Matthew Misetich talked with Michael Peterson, Vice President of Development for Phoenix Pictures, to discuss the art of screenwriting and filmmaking through the lens of a producer. As always, our Symposium one-on-one conversations are a community event, welcoming the audience's questions, too. Resources : Recording on YouTube Michael Peterson’s Bio Relevant Symposiums Sessions : “ Writing to Budget ” by Bob Saenz “ Creative Strategies for the Changing Screenwriting L...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Kate McKean is a literary agent at the Howard Morhaim Literary Agency in Brooklyn, but she's also an author and the creator of the popular Agents & Books newsletter. Get ready for the ultimate agent AMA. Pipeline exec Jeanne Veillette Bowerman conducts an intimate one-on-one dialogue with Kate, diving into the life of an agent, and also her new book, Write Through It: An Insider’s Guide to Publishing and the Creative Life , coming out in June. If that's not enough, she also has a picture boo...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 4 min
J.T. Ellison is not only a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 30 novels , she's also an EMMY® award winning co-host of the literary TV show A WORD ON WORDS , and one of the most generous professional writers in the industry. As always, our Symposium one-on-one conversations are a community event. While Jeanne Veillette Bowerman and J.T. converse, your questions will be addressed, too! Pour a beverage, sit back and relax. Join the dialogue. Resources from this session: J...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Writing contests provide an opportunity for writers to get recognition for their work, win monetary prizes, and even have their work pitched to literary agents. Understanding how contests actually work and what types of projects typically resonate is essential to any writer looking to compete—the story idea, the quality of the writing sample, the voice of the author, etc. Our Book Pipeline execs, Matthew J. Misetich, Ciara Duggan and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman, join contest-winning writer Laura P...
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Reckless Creatives podcast co-hosts, Jeanne Veillette Bowerman and Sadie Dean, had a live conversation with the legendary Scott Myers about screenwriting, the life of an artist, his new book, The Protagonist's Journey: An Introduction to Character-Driven Screenwriting and Storytelling , and so much more. This episode was recorded on May 16, 2023, during the WGA strike. Our regular Reckless Creatives listeners and Symposium attendees participated and asked Scott questions, too! Scott has more tho...
Dec 31, 2024•2 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Pipeline Executives Roni Brown and Spike Scarberry join Thomas Krajewski—the co-creator of Primer (DC), a really rad graphic novel series, and a former Script Pipeline TV Winner (2014)—to discuss the intricacies of the comic world. You might even leave wanting to adapt your screenplay into a graphic novel! Watch the video of this session on Symposium site . More Info: Pipeline Artists New live Symposium sessions Watch on-demand sessions Enter Pipeline contests Subscribe: YouTube Channel X: @Pipe...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Nothing compares to the opportunity of doing a face-to-face pitch of your manuscript to a literary agent at a writing conference. While most writers are terrified of the pitching process, it's often the best experience an author can have in understanding not only how the publishing industry works but also the critical dynamics of the author/agent relationship. But the trick is—you only get about five minutes to make a great first impression and (hopefully) receive a request to submit your work f...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Doug Richardson has spent decades writing for the film industry. You might have heard of Die Hard 2, Hostage, and the OG Bad Boys . He's that Doug. But he's also a novelist, scotch aficionado, and producer ... and a hell of a lot of fun. Pipeline exec Jeanne Veillette Bowerman sits down with Doug to chat about all things writing, and also asks Doug your questions, live, in our Q&A. Doug's bio: Doug Richardson, born in Arcadia, California, grew up on a ranch near Sacramento and developed a pa...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 12
If you've ever wondered about the comic industry, or considered how to adapt your screenplay into a graphic novel, we've brought together a stellar writing team to answer your questions: Jimmy Palmiotti ( Harley Quinn , Painkiller Jane , Jonah Hex ) and Craig Weeden ( Killing Time in America ). Some of the topics we'll cover: Realistic expectations of the industry Writing in multiple mediums Cost of creating comics Adaptation to film and TV Optioning process Crowdsourcing Resources from this ses...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Pipeline Exec Ruth Sabin chats with producers Eric Brodeur and Ty Leisher of Exit 44 Entertainment about all things production, from script development to post-production—most importantly, what makes a story stand out as worthy of producing. Exit 44 Entertainment was co-founded by Eric Brodeur and Ty Leisher to create mind-bending action and horror stories that leave your head spinning and your heart pumping as the credits roll. Based on the Manhattan Beach Studios Lot, the company acquires, dev...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 10
It's never been more important for writers to cast wide nets and write in multiple mediums. Lee Matthew Goldberg does just that. Lee has been a finalist in both Script Pipeline and Book Pipeline , and continues to create stories for not only the screen but also for your bookshelves. Don't miss this one—especially if you're considering adapting your script into a novel! [Recorded May 15, 2023] Resources from this session: EM Forster's Aspects of the Novel Stephen King's On Writing Elmore Leonard ...
Dec 07, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Because of writers' passions for pursuing their dreams, we seem to be prime victims of scammers. No one works as hard as Writer Beware founder, Victoria Strauss, to investigate and educate writers on the people trying to rip money out of our hands. Jeanne Veillette Bowerman chats with Victoria about her career and passion for protecting writers, including you in the conversation with a live Q&A during the chat. Join us and learn what to watch for when an unexpected email shows up with an off...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Get comfortable.. it's therapy time! With screenwriting career coach Lee Jessup and writer-turned-therapist Phil Stark ( Dude, Where's My Car? ), we'll not only discuss the state of the industry but also the mindset needed to stay in the game. Perhaps, the biggest question for survival is, “Are you a screenwriter or a storyteller?” We'll discuss the pitfalls of writers painting themselves into a corner by not at least exploring other writing avenues. Let's dispel the myth of “all I need is a man...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 7
If you have not yet learned about the most prominent, accessible, and talented publishing expert there is—the amazing Jane Friedman—you're in for a treat ... Pipeline exec Jeanne Veillette Bowerman conducts a 1-on-1 conversation with Jane for a deep dive into publishing, her recent, chaotic A.I. adventures , as well as answers our audience's burning questions. If you're curious about the latest publishing insights or just want to watch two geeky writers chat, this one's for you. [Recorded July 2...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Southern Breeze Co-Regional Advisors of the acclaimed SCBWI answer your Kidlit questions. If you are dabbling in KidLit, Co-Regional Advisors Lisa Lowe Stauffer and Melissa Miles want you to know about SCBWI. The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) is the preeminent membership organization for children’s book creators. A global community of writers, illustrators, translators, publishers, librarians, advocates, and other industry professionals working to establish a more i...
Jul 23, 2024•59 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Screenwriting contests should not be a mystery. They should be another opportunity for writers to land representation and move their scripts (and career) forward. Understanding what contests do, how they actually work, and what types of scripts typically resonate is essential to any screenwriter looking to compete. Our Script Pipeline execs have assembled to offer insider tips on writing competitions, the current landscape for film and TV (which is continuously in flux, it seems), and in turn, w...
May 14, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 4
A special Town Hall event in which two top reps peel back the curtain into the attributes they look for in a potential client. Take out your notepads (digital or otherwise) and get ready for some insider advice ... Moderators Matt Misetich and Ruth Sabin of Script Pipeline will be joined by John Zaozirny (Bellevue) and Halle Mariner (IAG). [Recorded August 17, 2022] Note: There is swearing ... so put the kids in front of the TV. Hailing from the Midwest, Halle Mariner graduated from Columbia Col...
Feb 23, 2024•2 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Whether a writer is up-and-coming or a pro, they need to know when to ask for feedback and how to handle receiving notes in order to elevate their stories and improve their craft. Join our panel discussion with Pipeline Execs Michael Owens and Matt Misetich, joined by Doug Richardson ( Die Hard 2, Bad Boys, Hostage ), and screenwriter Merridith Allen for a live Q&A. Resources from this episode: Jeanne's Script Magazine article about slicing pages . Symposium: Merridith's in-depth workshop on...
Jan 20, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Symposium presents a robust one-on-one dialogue between Pipeline Exec Jeanne Veillette Bowerman and screenwriter and author Kevin Jones, whose debut novel, Black Tide , started as a screenplay. Join us as we explore the challenges and benefits of writing in multiple mediums. [Recorded September 7, 2022] After graduating from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a degree in film production, KC Jones returned to the Pacific Northwest to focus on a career in screenwriting. He was a three-time S...
Dec 13, 2023•45 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Join screenwriting career coach, Lee Jessup , and Bellevue's literary manager, Jeff Portnoy , for a discussion about the post-strike state of the screenwriting industry to better prepare yourself for breaking into the new landscape of Hollywood. Get your questions answered live! [Recorded November 5, 2023] Lee Jessup: @LeeZJessup Jeff Portnoy: @jeff_portnoy Resources : Watch Recording Chat Transcript Lee Jessup's Website Lee's Screenwriters Support Group " The Secret to Finding a Screenwriting M...
Nov 18, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In Symposium's One-on-One Town Hall series, Pipeline executives sit down for in-depth and personal conversations with our friends in publishing, screenwriting, and filmmaking. For our next session, Jeanne Veillette Bowerman speaks with New York Times best-selling author L. M. Elliott to unpack the layered process involved in creating accurate and riveting historical fiction. This candid discussion dives into the challenges of forging back into history, sometimes where no original documents exist...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Just for the emerging TV writers ... a panel peeling back the curtain of a writer's room. What you should expect, how to prepare, and tips on breaking in and staying in. Part Q&A, and, of course, part therapy session. Moderated by Pipeline's Jeanne Bowerman and Matt Misetich with three stellar panelists ... Roni Brown @_RoniBrown Black Dynamite (Adult Swim), Jim Henson's Math Party , Pupstruction (Disney Jr.), Daniel Spellbound (Netflix) Sean Collins-Smith @SeanTwoNames Field of Dreams (Peac...
Aug 29, 2023•2 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Whether you’re an author with a book to promote, or a writer seeking exposure as you navigate your journey, you may regard TikTok as a looming Gen Z storm cloud you can’t out-run. Luckily, it isn’t as dire as all that. Join Romi Moondi as she shares her uncomfortable but ultimately useful experience with TikTok, in the run-up to the release of her first traditionally published novel. This presentation will cover: Getting familiar with booktok vs. authortok vs. writertok The business vs. personal...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 9
For our inaugural one-on-one session, Jeanne Veillette Bowerman dives into a candid discussion with multi-award-winning producer/director Lane Shefter Bishop, who CNN dubbed " The Book Whisperer ." Lane wrote Sell Your Story in a Single Sentence: Advice from the Front Lines of Hollywood and is also the CEO of Vast Entertainment — the go-to book-to-screen company, with numerous projects, both completed and in active development. The conversation (and probably wine) will flow openly about acquirin...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Pipeline Executive Spike Scarberry chats with writer Bryce McLellan on how he went from Pipeline Pitch Contest winner, to developing a pilot with us, to creating the graphic novel Verge with Red5. [Recorded March 15, 2023] Bryce McLellan is a Writer, Director and Journalist based in Sydney, Australia. He's the creator of the comic Verge , published by Red5 . He also directs Documentaries with a human rights and environmental focus, including Seed , which received national TV broadcast, and Jesus...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 7
In this panel discussion, producers Beth Bruckner O'Brien and Sandra Leviton will give a behind-the-curtain perspective on what it takes to find, acquire, steam-roll, and eventually produce a great project—also some tips on what you can do to get your work into the proper hands (aka: producers). Leave no rock unturned … [Recorded October 19, 2022] BETH BRUCKNER O'BRIEN Beth is a writer, producer and entertainment executive who has worked on 36 films during her career. Currently, Beth is developi...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 59 min•Season 1Ep. 6
A candid conversation on TV & film animation between two professionals who come from that imaginative world. Pipeline Exec Roni Brown will host a one-on-one discussion with Emmy Award Winner, Joshua Pruett . Topics will include everything you did not know about animation. OUR GUEST - Joshua Pruett: Emmy Award Winner Joshua Pruett is the only human being on Earth to have written for both MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 and DOCTOR WHO. Currently on Disney's HAMSTER & GRETEL (2022), Joshua is ...
Dec 23, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 5
A Symposium Town Hall bringing us back to a fundamental of storytelling: hook the reader. Our Pipeline staff dig into the significance of those often-troubling first 5 pages—really the first impression of a script as a whole—and how to stand out to industry reviewing your material. Moderated by Pipeline Artists Editor-in-Chief Jeanne Veillette Bowerman and Creative Executive Ruth Sabin, joined by Script Pipeline execs: Bri Janes Michael Owens Matt Misetich More Info: Pipeline Artists New live Sy...
Nov 25, 2022•1 hr 57 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this debut Town Hall debate, our Pipeline staff pulls back the curtains and lets the creative community in on our daily conversations surrounding the industry. Our opening topic focuses on one of the oldest debates still hotly discussed in screenwriting: is it all about structure or the "voice" of a writer? Script Pipeline Development Execs Spike Scarberry and Karin Partin Wells will take opposite sides, debating the merits of their stance. A winner shall not be declared until first blood (sy...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 3
It's time for a filmmaking reality check ... Our panelists share the hard truths about filmmaking at this free Symposium Town Hall. Whether an indie production or within the studio system, bringing a screenplay to life requires a multitude of mental and creative talents. Panelists: Doug Richardson ( Die Hard 2 , Bad Boys ) @byDougRich Kay Tuxford ( The MisEducation of Bindu ) @kay_tux Prarthana Mohan ( The MisEducation of Bindu ) @PrarthanaMohan More Info: Pipeline Artists New live Symposium ses...
Oct 12, 2022•2 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 2
