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Chris Hill @chrishillwrites.bsky.social · 1d

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Blacklisted @blcklstd.bsky.social · 1d

New episode dropping Monday 👍

Chris Hill @chrishillwrites.bsky.social · 9d

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Blacklisted @blcklstd.bsky.social · 9d

🚨 New Podcast Alert 🔔

This latest bonus episode is with author, John Yorke, who wrote the incredible book on craft: “Into The Woods: How Stories Work And Why We Tell Them.” #scriptsky

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John Yorke

Podcast Episode · Blacklisted · S2, E12 Bonus · 47m

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Chris Hill @chrishillwrites.bsky.social · 23d

The pod is now on YouTube folks!

Brand-new bonus episode dropped today! 👇 #scriptsky #writeyourspec

Blacklisted @blcklstd.bsky.social · 23d

Listen up! We’re now on @YouTube 📺

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Check out today’s fantastic interview with Tom Vaughan on our usual podcast platforms AND now on video!

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How To Structure A Feature Film Script That SELLS youtu.be/V7jOFyn-fZI?si… #writeyourspece#screenwritingn#scriptskyk#writerer

How To Structure A Feature Film Script That SELLS

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Blacklisted @blcklstd.bsky.social · 27d

Dropping a brand-new bonus ep on Monday - and we’re even taking the show over to YouTube - stay tuned!

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Blacklisted @blcklstd.bsky.social · Aug 18

🎙️ SEASON FINALE is here!

Our final episode features Justin Kremer - the FIRST writer ever signed via The Black List website, just 6 weeks after launch! 🚀

From website discovery to the annual Black List - this is the story that started it all.

#Blacklisted #Screenwriting #Podcast #McCarthy

Justin Kremer

Podcast Episode · Blacklisted · 08/18/2025 · 51m

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Blacklisted @blcklstd.bsky.social · Aug 12

🔪 NEW BLACKLISTED EP: Screenwriter Shea Mayo on how her '80s slasher-inspired spec "Crush on You" made the Black List & caught Sydney Sweeney's attention!

Horror writing tips + what it takes to break through Hollywood 🩸

Listen now 🎧 #Blacklisted #Horror #Screenwriting #ScriptSky

Shea Mayo

Podcast Episode · Blacklisted · 08/11/2025 · 1h 1m

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Chris Hill @chrishillwrites.bsky.social · Aug 5

Only two more episodes to go ‘til we wrap season two! - let us know what you’ve made of the interviews so far in the comments below… 👇 🙏 ✍️

Blacklisted @blcklstd.bsky.social · Aug 4

New episode alert 🚨 ‼️

#ScriptSky

This week with @theblcklst.bsky.social record-holder who has hit the BL SEVEN TIMES!!

Find out his secret 👇

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Colin Bannon

Podcast Episode · Blacklisted · 08/04/2025 · 50m

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Chris Hill @chrishillwrites.bsky.social · Jul 28

Fresh Monday Drop 📦 👇 🎧 ❤️ #ScriptSky

Blacklisted @blcklstd.bsky.social · Jul 28

🎬✨ Just dropped an incredible episode with Leah McKendrick talking about her journey from Black List script to Netflix director’s chair!

#podcast #netflix #blacklist #screenwriting #directing #hollywood #filmmaker #womenindirection #storytelling #creativprocess
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Leah McKendrick

Podcast Episode · Blacklisted · 07/28/2025 · 54m

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Chris Hill @chrishillwrites.bsky.social · Jul 21

Your 👂 are in for a treat 👇

#ScriptSky

Blacklisted @blcklstd.bsky.social · Jul 21

Listen up! This is a hold-up! Dive into today’s episode about David L Williams’ script, Clementine, that begins with an explosive heist and just doesn’t let up… 💥 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

David L Williams

Podcast Episode · Blacklisted · 07/21/2025 · 57m

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Chris Hill @chrishillwrites.bsky.social · Jul 14

This one was a lot of fun 👇 #ScriptSky

Blacklisted @blcklstd.bsky.social · Jul 14

A Michael Phelps biopic? We get into all that and more with our latest guest Alyssa Ross who is repped at @bellevueprods.bsky.social

#MichaelPhelps #SwimmingGOAT #OlympicChampion #Beijing2008 #SwimmingLegend #TeamUSA #SwimLife #OlympicHistory #PhelpsNation

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Alyssa Ross

Podcast Episode · Blacklisted · 07/14/2025 · 56m

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Chris Hill @chrishillwrites.bsky.social · Jul 13

Congrats Chelsea! Finally stopped the bleeding of English teams being beaten by PSG @franklinleonard.bsky.social

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Chris Hill @chrishillwrites.bsky.social · Jul 8

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Daniel Kunka @unikunka.bsky.social · Jul 7

This was an excellent hang and conversation.

A great podcast for screenwriters and creatives alike. Give it a listen!

Blacklisted @blcklstd.bsky.social · Jul 7

New episode is up with @netflix.com scribe and general spec king, @unikunka.bsky.social 👇😎✍️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

Chris Hill @chrishillwrites.bsky.social · Jul 7

Today’s episode is with WGA mentor and all round mensch and king of the spec sale, Dan Kunka! #ScriptSky

Blacklisted @blcklstd.bsky.social · Jul 7

New episode is up with @netflix.com scribe and general spec king, @unikunka.bsky.social 👇😎✍️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

Dan Kunka

Podcast Episode · Blacklisted · 07/07/2025 · 47m

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Chris Hill @chrishillwrites.bsky.social · Jun 30

Had a fantastic time talking with @annajklassen.bsky.social - check out the new episode now! #ScriptSky

Blacklisted @blcklstd.bsky.social · Jun 30

🚨 ‼️ New episode alert ‼️ 🚨

This one with a sprinkle of magic as we discuss @theblcklst.bsky.social script, When Lightning Strikes, which made the 2017 list and was ✍️ by Anna Klassen! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

Anna Klassen

Podcast Episode · Blacklisted · 06/30/2025 · 53m

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Chris Hill @chrishillwrites.bsky.social · Jun 23

This is worth lending your 👂 @theblcklst.bsky.social #blcklst20x20 #ScriptSky

Blacklisted @blcklstd.bsky.social · Jun 23

🎬 NEW EPISODE ALERT 🎬

This week we’re diving deep with screenwriter Travis Braun about his breakout script “Dying for You”.

Travis went on to top the Black List for TWO consecutive years, making HISTORY as the only writer to ever claim the #1 spot back-to-back 🔥

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Travis Braun

Podcast Episode · Blacklisted · 06/23/2025 · 1h 1m

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Chris Hill @chrishillwrites.bsky.social · Jun 16

It’s been a year since we launched @blcklstd.bsky.social and what a journey it’s been!
We’ve spent months curating an incredible lineup of writers for season two.

Starting today, we’re dropping new episodes every Monday. Can’t wait for you to discover these amazing storytellers! 🎬✨

Blacklisted @blcklstd.bsky.social · Jun 16

Folks! We’re back! And kicking off season two in style wirh Elyse Hollander - whose screenplay BLONDE AMBITION topped @theblcklst.bsky.social in 2016!

#screenplay #screenwriting #hollywood #Madonna #QueenOfPop #80smusic #popicon #musiclegend #popstar #trending

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Elyse Hollander

Podcast Episode · Blacklisted · 06/16/2025 · 59m

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Blacklisted @blcklstd.bsky.social · Jun 9

New season dropping 6/16 🧨

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Chris Hill @chrishillwrites.bsky.social · May 14

@mattbelloni.bsky.social nice cameo! #thestudio #thetown

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AaronOOF @aaronoof.bsky.social · Mar 8

Break free from Final Draft. Highland Pro is the most affordable and user friendly screenwriting software. This latest iteration is the best yet too! #TeamHighland