If you are a writer wanting to break in, this episode is a MUST. Find out what screenwriting competitions can do for you and what the number one thing is that you need to master in order to build your career as a screenwriter. Jenny Frankfurt is the founder of Finish Line Script Competition, one of the few competitions where every writer wins. How so, you may ask, well just listen and find out. You can find all the infos about the competition here: https://finishlinescriptcomp.com And you can re...
Jan 15, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This year has changed me so fundamentally that I decided to change my professional life in a major way to. Listen to the episode to find out how... I recap this year, the ups and down, what I learned and how much it changed me. And I give a peak into what the new year brings for me. It’s going to be a major shift in my life.
Dec 31, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 24
This episode is all about taking the leap of faith and committing to the most scary thing you can do as an Independent filmmaker: Producing your own feature film. Join us as Erin and I discuss everything from the first spark of an idea to the finished movie and what each step meant to her professionally and emotionally. Follow Erin on her journey: IG @justeringranat @moon_manor_movie Website www.justeringranat.com www.moonmanormovie.com Be part of Erin‘s writing workshop here: https://www.wetrus...
Dec 20, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Steven Bernstein is an American cinematographer, director, screenwriter and author. In this episode we discuss his approach to writing and chat about Hollywood’s demand for formulaic movies and how this effects the writer and ultimately the art of filmmaking itself. You can find Steven on Instagram @stevenbernsteindirectorwriter and on the web www.somebodystudios.com Steven has a movie coming out called „Last Call“ staring John Malkovich, Rhys Ifans, Rodrigo Santoro, Romola Garai. Make sure to k...
Nov 05, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Breaking In is every writers dream. In this episode Stephen Herman shares his struggles and successes. His latest movie is Black Box and you can watch it on Amazon Prime. Go follow Stephen on Instagram @forwritersonly to get inspired by his journey of becoming a writer and navigating the failures and successes of being a screenwriter.
Oct 20, 2020•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 21
n this episode Alain Maiki and I discuss the importance of script consulting and what you need to pay attention to as a a filmaker before you start production on your independent movie. Alain is an independent filmaker with 3 Emmys under his belt and two feature films with a third one in development. Alain shares very openly what he wished he paid more attention to with his first two movies and what he thinks could have prevented him from having a lot of headaches in the editing room. You can fi...
Oct 02, 2020•39 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 20
We cover big topics in this one. I promise you, you have never heard me talk so openly about myself and my career and all thanks to the life coach Mihaela who sheds some light on all these topics and how to go about tackling them. You can find her on Instagram @mihaela_sl
Sep 25, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Let‘s get a little philosophical here for a moment and discuss why self-doubt is actually a great asset to have a s writer. Follow me on Instagram @dr.sharpwrite Write on!
Sep 18, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode I discuss 6 bullet points that ought to help you to figure out whether your script is ready to ship, or not. Follow me on Instagram for daily motivational content and insights on the craft of screenwriting. My handle there is @dr.sharpwrite
Sep 03, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 17
This episode has honesty written all over it. Estella and I talk about grief, writing your heart out, the difference between good scripts and great scripts and the future of moviemaking. You don’t want to miss this episode. Estella Gabriel is an award-winning screenwriter, actress, and the founder of the app called 10 Block. You can connect with her on Instagram @estellagabriel
Aug 28, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 16
This episode is me sharing what I do as a script consultant and what it means to prepare yourself for your writing career. This episode is jam packed with tips on how to achieve mental health and live a more balanced live to sustain in this movie business.
Aug 19, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 15
I share 6 ways to approach those people that can give you a career boost, based on my experiences. Follow me on Instagram my handle there is @dr.sharpwrite
Jul 29, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 14
I‘ll talk about the fear of releasing something I created into the word and you‘ll learn about my best kept secret. Engage with me, share your thoughts with me. You‘ll find me on Instagram @dr.sharpwrite. Share this podcast, leave a review and subscribe to this podcast. Thanks for listening.
Jul 15, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 13
I will be looking at what famous writers have to say about outlining, whether they do or don‘t outline at all and I will also share my 2 cents on outline and the way I go about it. Please share this podcast with fellow writers who could benefit from it, leave a review and follow me on instagram, my handle there is @dr.sharpwrite Thanks for listening, tune back in next week.
Jul 08, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode I talk about a component of your scriptwriting that is sometimes not developed enough. Follow me on Instagram @dr.sharpwrite, leave a comment, share this with fellow writers. Thanks for listening.
Jul 01, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Let‘s talk perfectionism and the devastating effects that it has on your progress as a writer. If you want to reach out find me on Instagram @dr.sharpwrite or write me an email hi@benscharf.com
Jun 24, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode I discuss how to get into a writers‘ room and how a writers‘ room works with Lauren Glover a Showrunner‘s Assistent on LA‘s Finest. You can find her on Instagram @wolfiegoldmine If you want to reach out to me write to me at hi@benscharf.com or find me on Instagram @dr.sharpwrite Thanks for listening.
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 9
My most honest episode to date! In this episode I deliver on the promise that I gave you guys a long time ago. But up until this very moment I wasn‘t ready to share this with anyone, because I was to much in pain and also the process of reflecting on wasn’t quite shareable, if you know what I mean. But here it is the episode you all have been waiting for where I tell you why I was about to make a movie last year and why it fell apart.
Jun 11, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 8
I‘m discussing this huge topic with my dear friend of mine, writer and director Evan Matthews. Follow him on Instagram @evanbmatthews Make sure to like and subscribe to this podcast to be informed about future episodes. Thank you for listening. You can find me on Instagram @dr.sharpwrite
May 27, 2020•2 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Here’s how to set yourself up for success, in almost everything in life, not just writing.
Dec 13, 2019•7 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode I use a personal struggle to highlight two very important aspects of writing and explain how you can apply this to your own writing and maybe even to your own life.
Dec 04, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 5
My recent struggle and how I managed to carry on.
Nov 26, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode we’ll look at why you procrastinate and some very practical methods on how to deal with procrastination in order to use it to your advantage.
Nov 20, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Through a story example I explain what writers often don’t consider enough when coming up with a story and the protagonist.
Nov 06, 2019•12 min•Season 1Ep. 2
A story of how to understand who you are as a writer and knowing your strengths and weaknesses. Enjoy.
Oct 29, 2019•12 min•Season 1Ep. 1
