John welcomes back Dan Gregor and Doug Mand (Chip n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers, Pretty Smart) to ask, how... more

John and Craig plant the idea for setups that have the most satisfying payoffs. Different from exposition, setups introduce ideas... more

In this craft compendium, John and Craig take a look at everything you need to make your bad guys compelling,... more

John and Craig welcome author Stu Horvath to look at the rich history of tabletop role playing games. From Stu’s... more

How do you write science fiction when technology is moving so quickly? John and Craig welcome back journalist and screenwriter... more

New forms of video creation are coming to disrupt the entertainment industry, but will they succeed? John and Craig look... more

John and Craig welcome back writer, director, and comedian Mike Birbiglia (Don’t Think Twice, Sleepwalk with Me) to take a... more

John and Craig dig through the mailbag to answer some of our trickiest listener questions. They lay out... more

John and Craig look at how writers and their characters handle the obstacles they encounter. They outline proven techniques for... more

John welcomes writer, director and playwright Leslye Headland (The Acolyte, Russian Doll) to ask, why are stage plays so challenging... more