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 aff…

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 …

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 b…

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 writ…

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…

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 …

“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 …

Have you been bitten by the filmmaking bug but find yourself stuck in the middle of nowhere thousands of miles from the industry? It is possible to do what you love every day and make a living off of it. In this episode, Hudson talks with Luke Pilgrim and Brad Kennedy of Sozo Bear Films about their filmmaking journey. You'll learn: how to make genr…

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 explo…

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 …

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…

If you ever feel like you have to constantly do, do, do as a writer / filmmaker or else you’ll lose your place in the race to the “breaking in” finish line, you’re not alone. On this episode, Hudson chats with Will Dennis, the writer, director, and star of the new indie rom-com Vanilla, about how to maintain sanity and balance priorities while livi…

The filmmaking world is not an easy one (to put it extremely lightly) and filmmakers are rarely prepared to cope with the ups and downs of the emotional journey. Hudson chats with actors/writers/directors Megan Peterson & Hannah Black about the insane roller coaster journey they've experienced on their Duplass Brothers produced film, Drought, and w…

Rejection. Distraction. Excuses. Low self-esteem. This is the mental slog, Hudson interviews screenwriter Jessica Coleman all about the emotional ups and downs of the screenwriting journey and how having a writing partner helps her navigate it all.

Hudson interviews comic book writer, filmmaker, and multi-hyphenate Van Jensen about balancing work and home alongside your dreams, the importance of protecting your mental energy, and maximizing your productivity.

Hudson interviews professional screenwriter RB Ripley to learn how he first worked his way into the business, how his previous life as a tuba player prepared him for the journey, and how a daily writing habit can make all the difference, even at the beginning of your career.

Hudson interviews screenwriter and professional script reader Samantha Wilson to discuss how to set the right goals, how to make them a reality, and maybe most importantly, how long it takes to make them a reality.

The first step to changing your career is changing your mind. In this episode, Hudson interviews best-selling author and mindset coach Jennifer Blanchard to learn about how our way of thinking has a massive influence on our writing—from first motivation to realizing our end goals.

The first step to any journey is to figure out WHY you're on it. In this episode, Hudson will help you clarify your "why" so that you have a reminder to drive you as you go through the ups and downs of the writer's journey.