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Ep 303 - Why Empathy is the Real Screenwriting Superpower

Ep 303 - Why Empathy is the Real Screenwriting Superpower

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 Episode 303 is a packed Q&A with Geoffrey D. Calhoun and co-host Kristy Leigh, kicking off with holiday movie talk, a Star Wars tactical jacket upgrade, and why screenwriting can change how you watch films forever. Then they jump into the real stuff writers are asking right now: how to build characters that feel human, why empathy might be the hidden superpower behind great scripts, how to query smarter, what competitions are actually good for, how to adapt a novel into a screenplay, and what page counts make readers actually want to open your script.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode
  • Why empathy is a major advantage in writing believable characters
  • How to create stronger characters using simple, practical frameworks
  • How to query without spraying your script everywhere
  • When competitions help, and when they are just noise
  • What page count makes your feature feel “readable” to industry folks
Key Moments
  • 03:19 Does screenwriting “ruin” movies or deepen your appreciation?
  • 10:07 Geoffrey’s worst script read and why empathy matters on the page
  • 17:50 Building great characters
  • 26:41 Competitions: what they are good for, what to avoid, and why research matters
  • 29:42 Novel to screenplay: streamline Plot A, combine characters, and write efficiently
  • 36:24 Feature page count: what feels professional and what gets ignored
About the Cohost:
Kristy Leigh is Geoffrey’s co-host and a performer with a sharp eye for story, structure, and what makes characters pop on screen. She brings a grounded industry perspective, plus the actor’s lens on why certain writing choices work.

About the Host
With films on network television, streaming platforms, and in theaters, Geoffrey D. Calhoun is a screenwriter, author of The Guide for Every Screenwriter, and a passionate mentor in the industry. He hosts The Successful Screenwriter podcast to empower writers and filmmakers at every level. Resources Mentioned in the Episode
  • The Guide for Every Screenwriter (Geoffrey’s book)
  • WriterDuet (screenwriting software)
  • InkTip Script Leads (Geoffrey shares free vetted leads)
  • “Sinopedia” (Kristy’s horror script breakdown book recommendation)
  • Films and shows discussed: Christmas Vacation, Die Hard 2, Die Hard 3, The Office, Avatar: The Way of Water, upcoming Avatar 3
  • Enjoyable writing picks: DogMan (Luc Besson), Sinners
Connect with Kristy
  • Instagram: @kantoka127
  • Kristy’s vertical drama: The Witch Wolfs Mate
Connect with Geoffrey D. Calhoun
  • Website:thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com
  • Instagram: @screenwriterpod
  • YouTube: @thesuccessfulscreenwriter
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