Paul Zeidman
@pezscreenwriting.bsky.social
Screenwriter - thrilling tales of popcorn adventure
Rep: Angelo Rocha of Hazard Talent
Curator - Maximum Z screenwriting blog (http://maximumz.blog)
Host - The Creative Writing Life podcast (@podcastcwl.bsky.social)
I also do a lot of cooking/baking
Rep: Angelo Rocha of Hazard Talent
Curator - Maximum Z screenwriting blog (http://maximumz.blog)
Host - The Creative Writing Life podcast (@podcastcwl.bsky.social)
I also do a lot of cooking/baking
Nothing like a small earthquake to start the day
November 26, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Nothing like a small earthquake to start the day
Great talk w/writer @sutoscience.bsky.social (WRITE FOR MONEY & POWER) on @podcastcwl.bsky.social about moving beyond traditional approaches, directly connecting to readers, and being in it for the long haul
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youtu.be/9e2smlqRgfc
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youtu.be/9e2smlqRgfc
Amy Suto by The Creative Writing Life
Writer Amy Suto (WRITE FOR MONEY & POWER) discusses how the creative act of writing is precious, moving beyond traditional approaches, making a direct connection to readers, and being in it for the lo...
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November 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Great talk w/writer @sutoscience.bsky.social (WRITE FOR MONEY & POWER) on @podcastcwl.bsky.social about moving beyond traditional approaches, directly connecting to readers, and being in it for the long haul
spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/HnAwL4fZBYb
youtu.be/9e2smlqRgfc
spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/HnAwL4fZBYb
youtu.be/9e2smlqRgfc
Hope you take advantage of the (free!) opportunity to list your script* in The Maximum Z 2025 Script Showcase
*includes film, TV, shorts, and webseries
All the details here - maximumz.blog/2025/11/21/i...
#scriptsky+
*includes film, TV, shorts, and webseries
All the details here - maximumz.blog/2025/11/21/i...
#scriptsky+
Is it that time already?? (Yes. Yes, it is.)
When I read a compelling logline or hear a “It’s THIS + THAT” that piques my interest, I will not hesitate to contact the writer and ask if the script is available to read. But wh…
maximumz.blog
November 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Hope you take advantage of the (free!) opportunity to list your script* in The Maximum Z 2025 Script Showcase
*includes film, TV, shorts, and webseries
All the details here - maximumz.blog/2025/11/21/i...
#scriptsky+
*includes film, TV, shorts, and webseries
All the details here - maximumz.blog/2025/11/21/i...
#scriptsky+
Had the pleasure of being interviewed for an online newsletter
boldjourney.com/meet-paul-ze...
#scriptsky+
boldjourney.com/meet-paul-ze...
#scriptsky+
boldjourney.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Had the pleasure of being interviewed for an online newsletter
boldjourney.com/meet-paul-ze...
#scriptsky+
boldjourney.com/meet-paul-ze...
#scriptsky+
Over 25 scripts submitted so far for The Maximum Z 2025 Script Showcase!
There's still time to send in yours. Don't miss out!
All the details here - maximumz.blog/2025/11/21/i...
#scriptsky+
There's still time to send in yours. Don't miss out!
All the details here - maximumz.blog/2025/11/21/i...
#scriptsky+
Is it that time already?? (Yes. Yes, it is.)
When I read a compelling logline or hear a “It’s THIS + THAT” that piques my interest, I will not hesitate to contact the writer and ask if the script is available to read. But wh…
maximumz.blog
November 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Over 25 scripts submitted so far for The Maximum Z 2025 Script Showcase!
There's still time to send in yours. Don't miss out!
All the details here - maximumz.blog/2025/11/21/i...
#scriptsky+
There's still time to send in yours. Don't miss out!
All the details here - maximumz.blog/2025/11/21/i...
#scriptsky+
The opportunity to have your film or TV script accessible to one and all is NOW!
All the details here - maximumz.blog/2025/11/21/i...
All the details here - maximumz.blog/2025/11/21/i...
Is it that time already?? (Yes. Yes, it is.)
When I read a compelling logline or hear a “It’s THIS + THAT” that piques my interest, I will not hesitate to contact the writer and ask if the script is available to read. But wh…
maximumz.blog
November 24, 2025 at 12:34 AM
The opportunity to have your film or TV script accessible to one and all is NOW!
All the details here - maximumz.blog/2025/11/21/i...
All the details here - maximumz.blog/2025/11/21/i...
Text to my manager: Can we schedule a time to talk the first or second week of December? Would like to go over strategies for ‘26
Mgr: Yes, 2026 will be your year of being seen, fully.
Me: Thx. Hope so
Mgr: No, 2026 IS your year, brother.
LFG
Mgr: Yes, 2026 will be your year of being seen, fully.
Me: Thx. Hope so
Mgr: No, 2026 IS your year, brother.
LFG
November 22, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Text to my manager: Can we schedule a time to talk the first or second week of December? Would like to go over strategies for ‘26
Mgr: Yes, 2026 will be your year of being seen, fully.
Me: Thx. Hope so
Mgr: No, 2026 IS your year, brother.
LFG
Mgr: Yes, 2026 will be your year of being seen, fully.
Me: Thx. Hope so
Mgr: No, 2026 IS your year, brother.
LFG
You've got a screenplay or pilot script ready to show the world
The Maximum Z 2025 Script Showcase enables you to do exactly that. And it's free.
All the details here - maximumz.blog/2025/11/21/i...
#scriptsky+
The Maximum Z 2025 Script Showcase enables you to do exactly that. And it's free.
All the details here - maximumz.blog/2025/11/21/i...
#scriptsky+
Is it that time already?? (Yes. Yes, it is.)
When I read a compelling logline or hear a “It’s THIS + THAT” that piques my interest, I will not hesitate to contact the writer and ask if the script is available to read. But wh…
maximumz.blog
November 22, 2025 at 6:37 PM
You've got a screenplay or pilot script ready to show the world
The Maximum Z 2025 Script Showcase enables you to do exactly that. And it's free.
All the details here - maximumz.blog/2025/11/21/i...
#scriptsky+
The Maximum Z 2025 Script Showcase enables you to do exactly that. And it's free.
All the details here - maximumz.blog/2025/11/21/i...
#scriptsky+
Dammit. Broke another one
November 22, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Dammit. Broke another one
A friendly reminder to all writers sending in their scripts for the Showcase:
MAKE SURE YOU INCLUDE ALL THE REQUESTED INFO!!
All the instructions & details here - maximumz.blog/2025/11/21/i...
#scriptsky+
MAKE SURE YOU INCLUDE ALL THE REQUESTED INFO!!
All the instructions & details here - maximumz.blog/2025/11/21/i...
#scriptsky+
Is it that time already?? (Yes. Yes, it is.)
When I read a compelling logline or hear a “It’s THIS + THAT” that piques my interest, I will not hesitate to contact the writer and ask if the script is available to read. But wh…
maximumz.blog
November 21, 2025 at 11:54 PM
A friendly reminder to all writers sending in their scripts for the Showcase:
MAKE SURE YOU INCLUDE ALL THE REQUESTED INFO!!
All the instructions & details here - maximumz.blog/2025/11/21/i...
#scriptsky+
MAKE SURE YOU INCLUDE ALL THE REQUESTED INFO!!
All the instructions & details here - maximumz.blog/2025/11/21/i...
#scriptsky+
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Anything helps to bring this feature film to life. We are needing administrative and casting support.
It would mean so much to me if you supported a woman in film today. Definitely doesn’t have to be me.
#filmsky
gofund.me/406f5a8e3
It would mean so much to me if you supported a woman in film today. Definitely doesn’t have to be me.
#filmsky
gofund.me/406f5a8e3
Donate to Support Alicia McClendon's New Film Project, organized by Alicia McClendon
I’m Alicia McClendon. I’m a screenwriter, filmmaker and actor. My bran… Alicia McClendon needs your support for Support Alicia McClendon's New Film Project
gofund.me
November 21, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Anything helps to bring this feature film to life. We are needing administrative and casting support.
It would mean so much to me if you supported a woman in film today. Definitely doesn’t have to be me.
#filmsky
gofund.me/406f5a8e3
It would mean so much to me if you supported a woman in film today. Definitely doesn’t have to be me.
#filmsky
gofund.me/406f5a8e3
Is it that time already?? (Yes. Yes, it is.)
wp.me/prjnO-948
#screenwriting #specscripts #community #scriptsky+
wp.me/prjnO-948
#screenwriting #specscripts #community #scriptsky+
Is it that time already?? (Yes. Yes, it is.)
When I read a compelling logline or hear a “It’s THIS + THAT” that piques my interest, I will not hesitate to contact the writer and ask if the script is available to read. But wh…
wp.me
November 21, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Is it that time already?? (Yes. Yes, it is.)
wp.me/prjnO-948
#screenwriting #specscripts #community #scriptsky+
wp.me/prjnO-948
#screenwriting #specscripts #community #scriptsky+
Among the notes from a recent reader of my fantasy-comedy:
"The visual mayhem is beautiful"
&
"If this ever got made, the cat would steal the show"
I'll take it
#screenwriting #goodwritingday #notgivingup #scriptsky+
"The visual mayhem is beautiful"
&
"If this ever got made, the cat would steal the show"
I'll take it
#screenwriting #goodwritingday #notgivingup #scriptsky+
November 19, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Among the notes from a recent reader of my fantasy-comedy:
"The visual mayhem is beautiful"
&
"If this ever got made, the cat would steal the show"
I'll take it
#screenwriting #goodwritingday #notgivingup #scriptsky+
"The visual mayhem is beautiful"
&
"If this ever got made, the cat would steal the show"
I'll take it
#screenwriting #goodwritingday #notgivingup #scriptsky+
A great talk w/screenwriter/therapist David Silverman (HOW TO BE A ROCKSTAR SCREENWRITER) on @podcastcwl.bsky.social about how the long view is crucial, using the Pomodoro Technique, and the story behind his show THE WILD THORNBERRYS
spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/qaGUrysYqYb
youtu.be/tlo_7A5vAYQ
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youtu.be/tlo_7A5vAYQ
David Silverman by The Creative Writing Life
Screenwriter/therapist David Silverman (HOW TO BE A ROCKSTAR SCREENWRITER) talks about how the long view is crucial, using the Pomodoro Technique, and the story behind his show THE WILD THORNBERRYShtt...
spotifycreators-web.app.link
November 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM
A great talk w/screenwriter/therapist David Silverman (HOW TO BE A ROCKSTAR SCREENWRITER) on @podcastcwl.bsky.social about how the long view is crucial, using the Pomodoro Technique, and the story behind his show THE WILD THORNBERRYS
spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/qaGUrysYqYb
youtu.be/tlo_7A5vAYQ
spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/qaGUrysYqYb
youtu.be/tlo_7A5vAYQ
Another script sent in to a listing on @networkisa.bsky.social
Fingers crossed, hoping for the best
Now back to the grind
Fingers crossed, hoping for the best
Now back to the grind
November 19, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Another script sent in to a listing on @networkisa.bsky.social
Fingers crossed, hoping for the best
Now back to the grind
Fingers crossed, hoping for the best
Now back to the grind
Reposted by Paul Zeidman
Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
November 18, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
I'm not the handiest of handymen, but I will take special pride in having fixed an uncooperative toilet valve
November 19, 2025 at 12:24 AM
I'm not the handiest of handymen, but I will take special pride in having fixed an uncooperative toilet valve
Reposted by Paul Zeidman
Reposted by Paul Zeidman
The Woman Who Knows raises awareness of fibromyalgia and mental health and entertains with a murder mystery. A psychological thriller in the PoV of a chronically and mentally unwell woman.
We are fundraising for administrative and casting.
A producer is attached!
#filmsky
gofund.me/776f062b9
We are fundraising for administrative and casting.
A producer is attached!
#filmsky
gofund.me/776f062b9
Donate to Support Alicia McClendon's New Film Project, organized by Alicia McClendon
I’m Alicia McClendon. I’m a screenwriter, filmmaker and actor. My bran… Alicia McClendon needs your support for Support Alicia McClendon's New Film Project
gofund.me
November 17, 2025 at 4:06 AM
The Woman Who Knows raises awareness of fibromyalgia and mental health and entertains with a murder mystery. A psychological thriller in the PoV of a chronically and mentally unwell woman.
We are fundraising for administrative and casting.
A producer is attached!
#filmsky
gofund.me/776f062b9
We are fundraising for administrative and casting.
A producer is attached!
#filmsky
gofund.me/776f062b9
Reposted by Paul Zeidman
I’m raising awareness of fibromyalgia and mental health with a feature film! A psychological thriller in the POV of a chronically and mentally unwell woman thrown into a murder mystery!
A producer is attached! But assistance is still needed!
Donate and help raise awareness!
gofund.me/c42bdd566
A producer is attached! But assistance is still needed!
Donate and help raise awareness!
gofund.me/c42bdd566
Donate to Support Alicia McClendon's New Film Project, organized by Alicia McClendon
I’m Alicia McClendon. I’m a screenwriter, filmmaker and actor. My bran… Alicia McClendon needs your support for Support Alicia McClendon's New Film Project
gofund.me
November 16, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I’m raising awareness of fibromyalgia and mental health with a feature film! A psychological thriller in the POV of a chronically and mentally unwell woman thrown into a murder mystery!
A producer is attached! But assistance is still needed!
Donate and help raise awareness!
gofund.me/c42bdd566
A producer is attached! But assistance is still needed!
Donate and help raise awareness!
gofund.me/c42bdd566
Reposted by Paul Zeidman
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Been thinking a lot about these pending rewrites
I am fully prepared to make the necessary changes to make each script as solid and effective as it can be
Won't be easy, but it's what needs to be done
#scriptsky+
I am fully prepared to make the necessary changes to make each script as solid and effective as it can be
Won't be easy, but it's what needs to be done
#scriptsky+
November 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Been thinking a lot about these pending rewrites
I am fully prepared to make the necessary changes to make each script as solid and effective as it can be
Won't be easy, but it's what needs to be done
#scriptsky+
I am fully prepared to make the necessary changes to make each script as solid and effective as it can be
Won't be easy, but it's what needs to be done
#scriptsky+
Got some excellent notes on both of my scripts. They're good, but I know they can be better
2026 shaping up to be the Year of the Rewrite (& a New One)
Thx once again to @rorstad.bsky.social for the inspiration
2026 shaping up to be the Year of the Rewrite (& a New One)
Thx once again to @rorstad.bsky.social for the inspiration
November 13, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Got some excellent notes on both of my scripts. They're good, but I know they can be better
2026 shaping up to be the Year of the Rewrite (& a New One)
Thx once again to @rorstad.bsky.social for the inspiration
2026 shaping up to be the Year of the Rewrite (& a New One)
Thx once again to @rorstad.bsky.social for the inspiration