20 episodes
The Secret Writer Podcast Nick Jobe and Steve Harper
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5.0 • 7 Ratings
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The Secret Writer Podcast is an original podcast for writers (don’t tell anyone) hosted by Steve Harper and Nick Jobe. They are writers, coaches and friends who talk about the process, pain and joys of writing for TV, film and theater as they answer listener questions and offer up guidance and ideas. This is an informative, fun and ongoing conversation for aspiring and professional writers and those who are curious about writing. Created by Steve Harper (Yourcreativelife.com) and Nick Jobe (Pageonetv.com)
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The One With The Burning Questions
Every writer wants the secret to career success. It's not technique. It's not connections. Those are important, but it's really about what's INSIDE YOU. How do you navigate the INTERNAL joys and challenges of living as a writer in TV and Film? On The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Jobe and Steve Harper, writers, and script consultants/coaches, examine the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater - as a way to prepare you for a long and fruitful writing career.
In this episode, we discuss the BURNING QUESTIONS we keep hearing from clients and fellow writers. We'll tackle tricky situations like whether you should meet on a project you hate, potentially stolen ideas, getting the next job, dealing with an agent or manager dropping you, being in "over your head" and managing success in your career.
Rate the show wherever you listen & tell your friends! (It helps spread the word.) Send in your comments and questions about writing, this episode, or anything (writing-wise) to: TheSecretWriterPodcast@gmail.com
Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org -
The One About Getting Canceled
Every writer wants the secret to career success. It's not technique. It's not connections. Those are important, but it's really about what's INSIDE YOU. How do you navigate the INTERNAL joys and challenges of living as a writer in TV and Film? On The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Jobe and Steve Harper, writers, and script consultants/coaches, examine the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater - as a way to prepare you for a long and fruitful writing career.
In this episode, we discuss what "getting canceled" means in the entertainment industry, particularly for writers. We investigate this thorny topic from several perspectives. How do you own who you are, and say what you mean without crashing and burning in the professional world? How do you work well with others? Does being "canceled" apply to everyone or a select few? How do you deal with a show you're watching when the characters do things that push the boundaries of "entertainment" and offend you? What's the place of diversity in writers' rooms?
Rate the show wherever you listen & tell your friends! (It helps spread the word.) Send in your comments and questions about writing, this episode, or anything (writing-wise) to: TheSecretWriterPodcast@gmail.com
Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org -
The One About Steve Harper
On The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Jobe and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, examine the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this juicy episode, Nick interviews Steve - to learn about his creative journey as a TV writer, playwright and actor, his thoughts about writing and his writing coaching process. Steve talks about growing up in New York, when he first entered the industry, his stellar education and the best writing advice he ever received (from Pulitzer Prize winner Marsha Norman).
Rate the show wherever you listen and tell your friends! (It really helps spread the word.) Send in your comments and questions about writing, this episode, or anything (writing-wise) to: TheSecretWriterPodcast@gmail.com
Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org -
The One About Nick Jobe
On The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Jobe and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, examine the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this juicy episode, co-host mysteries are revealed! For the first time, Steve interviews Nick - to find out about his creative life as a writer and an actor, his writing philosophy, and what makes writing material pop. Nick talks about his family connection to the NFL, his love of plays, and singing, his adventure working with David Fincher and Gary Oldman on Mank, and how he started working with writers as (kind of) a "writing doula".
Rate the show wherever you listen and tell your friends! Send in your comments and questions about writing, this episode, or anything (writing-wise) to: TheSecretWriterPodcast@gmail.com
Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org -
The One With Winnie Holzman
On The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Jobe and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, examine the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this juicy episode, Steve and Nick visit with playwright, screenwriter and showrunner Winnie Holzman (Wicked, My So-Called Life ). Winnie talks about The two-part Wicked movie, her play, Choice, going back to writing class, finding focus and bravery in facing the page, and putting all other things aside for the sake of the work.
Send in your comments and questions about writing, this episode, or anything (writing-wise) to:
TheSecretWriterPodcast@gmail.com
Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org -
The One With Matt Arnold
In The Secret Writer Podcast, Nick Jobe and Steve Harper, writers and script consultants, examine the "secret" inner world of the writing process for TV, film, and theater. In this episode, Steve and Nick visit with showrunner Matt Arnold (Emerald City, Siberia on NBC.) Matt breaks down how he organizes his writing schedule for maximum efficiency, why it's best to create a buffer when receiving studio notes, and what makes the TV writing life cycle so rewarding.
Send in your comments and questions about writing for future episodes to
TheSecretWriterPodcast@gmail.com
Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org
Customer Reviews
My Dose of Hope and Sage info
Being in community with fellow writers, engaging in real, uncensored talk about the business of writing has been a game-changer for my creative soul. I love the honesty of Steve and Nick as they explore questions and unpack what's on their minds as writers. Their approach to discussing the business is deeply human, fun, and full of hope. I always leave an episode with a new perspective that gives me nutritious food for thought.
Inspired
Wow I’m hooked! Found my tribe! I would love exercises for beginners, book references to get started would help
A Must Listen For Writers!
“The Secret Writer Podcast” is a show for writers of all backgrounds. Nick and Steve are experienced writers, consultants, and coaches who manage to share their decades of experience in a way that speaks to the writer in all of us.
Nick and Steve don’t just share valuable tips and tools for screenwriting. They also discuss how to navigate your writing career and how to maintain your emotional bearings so you can better weather the turbulent entertainment industry. I am so happy to have discovered this incredible show!
Whether you’re a screenwriter with decades of Hollywood experience, a newbie just trying to figure out how to get started, or somewhere in-between, “The Secret Writer Podcast” is a MUST HAVE in your writing resources toolkit.
But don’t just take my word for it. Hit play, subscribe, and find out for yourself. You’ll be glad you did!