The Writers Hangout

Remembering Dolly Parton: The Story Behind 9 to 5 with Screenwriter Patricia Resnick

In honor of Dolly Parton's recent passing, we are rewinding our episode with 9 to 5 screenwriter Patricia Resnick. We have a fantastic episode for you—and one that

Did Taylor Sheridan Steal the Idea for Yellowstone?

What happens when a struggling writer claims a Hollywood powerhouse stole her idea? In this episode of The Writers Hangout, Sandy takes a closer look at a lawsuit filed

Rewind: How to Spend $600 Million Dollars: The Story of Screenwriter Steve Bing

Let us introduce you to the fascinating and luxurious world of Stephen Leo Bing, an American businessman, philanthropist, film producer, and screenwriter. Sadly, Steve Bi

The Wild Story Behind 1993's Super Mario Bros. Movie

Rewind. Did you know there was another SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE besides the animated blockbuster starring Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Mic

Growing Up Orkin: Comedy, Creativity, and the Legacy of Dick Orkin’s CHICKENMAN with Lisa and Haris Orkin

Hang out with us for a fun conversation with Lisa Orkin and Harris Orkin — daughter and son of legendary radio writer, actor, and producer Dick Orkin. Dick Orkin, the min

How Writers Find Their Agents And Managers

Thanks for hanging out with us! In this REWIND episode, Sandy and Terry dive into a fascinating Twitter thread that shares some really valuable insights into how signed

Hollywood Insider Becky D’Anna Discusses Terminator, Comic-Con, Ingmar Bergman, and More!

What makes Terminator 2: Judgment Day one of the greatest films ever made? We're excited to have Becky D'Anna join us! Becky is a podcaster, a movie historian,

Christopher Nolan's Writing Advice: 5 Quotes Every Screenwriter Should Know

What can screenwriters learn from one of the greatest filmmakers of our time? In this episode, we explore five inspiring quotes from Academy Award-winning writer and dir

Oh My God! They Killed Kenney! The Too Short and Fascinating Life of Screenwriter Doug Kenney

REWIND This episode explores the remarkable life and tragic death of Doug Kenney, the comedic genius behind Animal House and Caddyshack, and a co-founder of National Lamp

Vicky Hart on Her Father, Stan Hart, a Legendary Comedy Writer for The Carol Burnett Show

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Victoria “Vicky” Hart, daughter of acclaimed television writer Stan Hart, whose remarkable career helped shape some of the most belov

Filmmaker Billy Luther Talks ‘Frybread Face & Me.’

Filmmaker Billy Luther talks with Sandy about his coming-of-age film, ‘Frybread Face and Me,’ which was executive-produced by Taika Waititi and distributed by Ava DuVerna

Billy Wilder's 10 Tips To Write A Great Screenplay

Rewind. Sandy and Terry will discuss Billy Wilder's 10 tips for screenwriters. Few screenwriters are as pedigreed as Billy Wilder, who is renowned as one of the most

Master One Rule Instantly Become A Better Writer

In today’s episode, we're diving into a key principle of screenwriting: SHOW DON’T TELL. This simple yet powerful rule can truly elevate your writing to new heights.

PAGE Awards Judges Reveal How They Evaluate Your Script: Part One

REWIND. Two PAGE Awards Judges, Victoria Lucas and Laurie Ashbourne, discuss how they evaluate your screenplays, whether you're just starting or have a script in the

PAGE Awards Judges Reveal How They Evaluate Your Script: Part Two

REWIND of two more PAGE Awards Judges, Dwayne Smith and Mike Kuciak, continues the conversation about how they evaluate your screenplay. Mike Kuciak has two movies comin

PAGE Awards Judges Reveal How They Evaluate Your Script: Part Three

REWIND. PAGE Awards Judges David Portlock and John Evans continue our conversation about how they evaluate your screenplay. These two judges share a lot of helpful inform

PAGE Awards Judges Reveal How They Evaluate Your Script: Part Four

REWIND. We continue our conversation about how PAGE Awards Judges evaluate your screenplay with Karen Craig and Scott Barkan. Next week, to wrap up this four-part series,

CHINATOWN: Why A Famous Last Line Almost Never Happened

Rewind. Spend some time with Sandy and Terry as they explore one of the most iconic last lines in cinema, "Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown," from the 1974 film CHINA

8 Onomatopoeias To Make Your Writing Sizzle!

In today’s show, Sandy shares some fun insights about onomatopoeia, which can be a writer’s best friend when you want to avoid using the same dull words repeatedly—especi

10 Pet Peeves That Make A Script Reader Pause

Rewind.  Did you know that our host and creator of The Writers’ Hangout, Sandy Adomaitis, has extensive experience in script development for both television and film? She