"What's the point of anything anymore?" ... that question launched a rambling convo between Sadie and Jeanne which culminated in many thoughts. Maybe too many thoughts.We aren't sorry.Resources from this episode:Deadlocked documentaryFloyd Abrams: Speaking Freely documentary"Ask Phil: Learning to Set Professional Boundaries"All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full (read that as "most") episodes on YouTube.Follow us on Twitter:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartists@scriptmag

This is a true reunion of the Three Amigos, but instead of drinking margaritas, the convo is all about writing. The talented Mario O. Moreno branched out from screenwriting and adapted his script into a novella … that’s written as a rap! Trust us, you want to listen to this one.Oh, and there's a Sexy Clock™.Watch for Sadie, Mario and Jeanne to rap in the near future. Tamborine donations welcome. Send them all to Mario.Resources from this episode:Mario's Website: mariomorenowrites.com Killa: A Mixtape Novella by Mario O. MorenoThe Pocket Screenwriting Guide by Mario O. Moreno and Anthony GriecoMario on Twitter: @MarioOMoreno37Mario on IG: @MarioMoreno37The Pocket Screenwriting Guide on FBJeanne's Sexy ClockAll OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full (read that as "most") episodes on YouTube.Follow us on Twitter:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartists@scriptmag

Where do we begin? How about with the raw truth, delivered by the one and only Christopher Derrick. We dive into his experience breaking into TV writing, the bumps and bruises he got along the way, the challenges of A.I., and even the lessons learned by getting ripped off. Oh, yeah, it's a big, bad world out there in La La Land.Most importantly, when we shed light on the struggles and realities of being a professional writer, maybe someone can be spared a tiny bit of pain. At least that's our hope. Grab your earbuds, and let's get at it!Resources for this episode:Chris' Substack Thin IceScreenwriters' Rant Room PodcastChris on Twitter: @UnauthorizedCBDChris on IMDbWriting for Emotional Impact by Karl IglesiasSadie's short film, We're GoodLand of the Dead: Lessons from the Underworld on Storytelling and Living by Brian McDonald and Toby Cypress RC Episode with Scott Myers - The Protagonist's Journey: An Introduction to Character-Driven Screenwriting and StorytellingRide of a Lifetime by Robert IgerPoetics by AristotleAll OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full (read that as "most") episodes on YouTube.Follow us on Twitter:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartists@scriptmag

Everyone says, "It's all about the story" ... but what even is story? Tom Vaughan dives deep into structure, and how having a clear process can not only help you get the words down, but it can also dig you out of the ditch when your story goes off the rails. And, yes, Jeanne's plant is still alive. Resources for this episode:Tom's Story and Plot websiteGet 15% off with this coupon code for any of Tom's classes: RECKLESS15Tom on Twitter: @storyandplotTom on IMDbAll OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full (read that as "most") episodes on YouTube.Follow us on Twitter:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartists@scriptmag

Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman chatted with award-winning audio-fiction podcasters, K.A. Statz and Travis Vengroff, about their multiple, incredibly successful podcast series (yes, 25-million downloads kind of success!!!!), finding a work/life balance (good luck with that), their writing and producing schedules, and so much more. If you ever wanted to create an audio-fiction podcast, this is the overview you need.Episode Resources: K.A. Statz (Kaitlin Statz) on Twitter: @StatzInkTravis Vengroff on Twitter: @VenTravis Fool & Scholar Productions K.A. Statz websiteTravis Vengroff website Katilin and Travis podcasts: Don't Mind: Cruxmont starring Bridgerton's Adjoa Andoh The White Vault starring 1883’s Eric Nelsen VAST Horizon Dark Dice starring Jeff GoldblumLibertySignal Podcast Awards: HBO Max, Netflix Among Inaugural WinnersAll OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full (read that as "most") episodes on YouTube.Follow us on Twitter:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartists@scriptmag

Wow ... this one is definitely a favorite. Sadie and Jeanne make room on their therapy couch for the one and only Amanda Deibert—multi-hyphenate extraordinaire. Like, seriously, she does everything— author, screenwriter, and bestselling comic book and graphic novel writer. And she's also a must-follow on Twitter. Big lesson: If you want to stretch yourself, learn to say yes, until you have to say no.Listen and find out what we mean. Resources from this episode:Amanda Deibert on Twitter @AmandaDeibert Instagram:  @amandadeibertofficialTikTok: @amandadeibertAmanda's site.You Already Have the Answers by Amanda DeibertAll OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full (read that as "most") episodes on YouTube.Follow us on Twitter:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartists@scriptmag

We're calling this "The Shit Show" not because Joe Favalaro is a "shit show," but because Jeanne was having a shit-show day of mattress delivery and chaos. Sadie and Jeanne have an in-depth convo with screenwriter/novelist/musician, Joe Favalaro—better known as Joe Straynge—about music, screenwriting, feedback notes, childhood dreams, being dark and broody ... and starting a cello trio.Cellos are cool as hell. You heard it here first.  Resources from this episode:Script Pipeline Script NotesStar Wars DiscoCamper Van BeethovenWhere to find Joe's work:Pipeline Artists  CoverflyThe BlacklistIMDb  Rough PartyTwitter and IG: @joestraynge All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full (read that as "most") episodes on YouTube.Follow us on Twitter:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartists@scriptmag

Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman have an in-depth talk with the amazing Scott Myers about his new book, The Protagonist's Journey: An Introduction to Character-Driven Screenwriting and Storytelling.To say they have writers' crushes on Scott, is an understatement. He's simply the nicest, most generous man in the industry, living to help writers. And this book is his gift to all of us.Resources from this episode:Scott Myers on Twitter @GoIntotheStoryThe Protagonist's Journey: An Introduction to Character-Driven Screenwriting and StorytellingGo Into the Story Blog on the Black ListAndrew Stanton TED Talk analysis on Go Into the StoryZero Draft 30 on FacebookJess King's Reckless Creatives episode.All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full (read that as "most") episodes on YouTube.Follow us on Twitter:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartists@scriptmag

What do you do when the legend that is John Truby walks into the Reckless house? You soak up every piece of advice he offers. Sadie and Jeanne chat with John about his new, amazing book—The Anatomy of Genres.  Every writer needs it. It'll be the new "required reading" in Tinsel Town. Seriously, it's a game-changer!Resources from this episode:John Truby's website.The Anatomy of Genres (THE new, amazing book!)The Anatomy of StoryJess King's Reckless Creatives episode.John Truby on Twitter: @JohnTrubyAll OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full (read that as "most") episodes on YouTube.Follow us on Twitter:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartists@scriptmag

"If you're not in over your head, you're not doing your job as a writer." Yep, that about sums up the theme of Sadie and Jeanne's convo with Jeff Kitchen. If you're looking for inspiration to push your story to its limits (and beyond), look no further. Oh, and a plant's life might be in danger. Or maybe not. We'll see.Resources from this episode:Jeff Kitchen's website.Cactus Jack episode."How Does Breathing Affect Your Brain?"Jeff Kitchen on Twitter: @script_kitchenAll (read that as "most") OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full episodes on YouTube.Follow us on Twitter:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartists@scriptmag

While Sadie galavanted around Europe, Jeanne put reckless on steroids and talked with Jeff Frye, bank robber turned writer. Yes, a bank robber who got 20 years in a maximum security prison is now a published writer. So, what's your excuse?Resources from this episode:Symposium's NaNoWriMo Write-In Sprint, November 1st Skip the Vomit, Make a Plan by Craig WeedenWriter's Market Guide to Getting PublishedSymposium's One-on-One with Lane Shefter BishopMark Dawson YouTubeJeff Frye's websiteAll (read that as "most") OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full episodes on YouTube.Follow us on Twitter:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartists@scriptmag

Now that we have your attention ... While Sadie is vacationing in Europe, Jeanne decided to shake things up and invited writer/director/producer/filmmaker and uber reckless creative Jay Thornton on the show with actor/comedian Michael Gull—the star of the Thornton Brother's new film, CACTUS JACK.If you want reckless, look no further. There's a lot of swearing, a lot of honesty about Hollywood and indie filmmaking, how limiting the industry is for creatives who push the envelope, and the origin story of CACTUS JACK—the most daring indie flick you'll ever watch. That's a promise.Follow Jay Thornton on Twitter: @ThemThorntons Follow Michael Gull on Twitter: @RMichaelGullCACTUS JACK Film and TrailerHARD OUT Podcast HARD OUT Episode with JeanneJay's Pipeline Artists ArticlesAll OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full episodes on YouTube.Follow us on Twitter:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartists@scriptmag

Sometimes you need a good kick in the butt to get writing done ... or an alarm clock. Ralph Walker from the #5amwritersclub talks about finding a community to keep him engaged and productive, while Sadie takes a nap just at the thought. If your regular routine isn't working, switch it up and give an early start a try! The gigantic list of resources from this episode:Join the #5amwritersclub on TwitterSymposium's "One-on-One Animation Convo with Joshua Pruett"Pipeline Artists: "Balancing Art and Ambition" by Jeanne"The Book of Jane (Friedman)" by JeanneJeanne couldn't find Andy Rooney's messy desk video, so here's "Andy Rooney on Sleeping" ... because we're tired just thinking about getting up at 5 a.m.   Reckless Creatives' "Let's Talk About Money" Symposium's "Self-Publishing: The Fundamentals and Beyond"Ralph Walker's website and short stories.Follow Ralph on Twitter: @RW_Igloo Join Ralph's mailing list: rwalker12813@gmail.com Join #PipelineAuthors on Twitter, every Thursday at 5 p.m. PT | 8 p.m. ET All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full episodes on YouTube.Follow us on Twitter:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartists@scriptmag

Filmmaker and professor Jess King joins Sadie and Jeanne for an honest dialogue about how screenwriters can change the world and the obstacles traditional Hollywood has put in the way of writers, including flaws with the classic "hero's journey." Resources from this episode:Jess King's Inclusive Screenwriting for Film and TelevisionPipeline Artists Symposium - A Year-Round Conference in the ArtsJess King on Twitter: @kingisafinkAll OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full episodes on YouTube.Follow us on Twitter:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartists@scriptmag

What's a new season of Reckless Creatives without a plan? Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman launch Season 2 sharing their thoughts and tips for creating a productive plan to create your art. There's some barking, some smack talk, and ... yes, a plan to make donuts. Resources from this episode: Jeff Willis on the Future of HollywoodPipeline Artists Symposium - A Year-Round Conference in the ArtsGreta Heinemann's Writers Wright Journal Timer Clock - someone buy one for Sadie!"Who the Hell Do You Think You Are?" by Jay ThorntonAll OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full episodes on YouTube.Follow us on Twitter:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartists@scriptmag

What do biscuits, butter and poetry have in common? You'll learn that, and so much more, when Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman talk with poets/writers/filmmakers Jade Dee and Wilnona Marie.Resources from this episode: Jade and Wilnona's WebsiteJade and Wilnona's BooksJade and Wilnona on FacebookAll OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full episodes on YouTube.Follow us on Twitter:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartists@scriptmag

Screenwriter and producer Zack Ford is one cool dude. Not only has he written a zillion scripts (if you want to know how many, you have to listen), but he also ran for mayor of Skaneateles, NY. But what's better than that, you ask? It's the unbelievably ballsy thing he did when his back was against the wall and quitting was not an option. All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full episodes on YouTube.Resources from this episode:How I Hijacked Hollywood or: How To Sell A Screenplay by Zack FordHow I Hijacked Hollywood: Part Two by Zack FordWatcher at SXSW Follow us on Twitter:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartists@scriptmag

Taking feedback on your writing can be gut wrenching and soul crushing, but it doesn't have to be. Sadie and Jeanne share tips on how they give and receive feedback, Sadie interrupts the podcast with a call from her DP, and Jeanne actually prepared for this one! Oh, and if we get 100,000 RC episode downloads, Matt will buy them a VW van! All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full episodes on YouTube.Resources from this episode:Getting Honest Feedback (interview of Doug Richardson)Polishing Your Screenplay by Jeanne Veillette BowermanSymposium: "Structure vs. Voice" DebateLess is More by Sadie Dean (September/October 2021 Writer's Digest)Free Screenplay DownloadsP.S. Sadie's shoot went great! Stay tuned for more deets on her new short.Follow us on Twitter:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartists@scriptmag

Money. It's what everyone wants. But how do you juggle the job with the art ... or the art with a family and a mortgage? Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman attempt to give advice, but by no means should you ever take financial advice from either of them! Instead, tune in for a candid talk about moola, exhaustion, and, yes, Nicholas Cage. All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full episodes on YouTube.Resources from this episode:Symposium"Words of Prey" podcast by Chantelle Aimée Osman (editor of Agora Books) Jane Friedman"Book of Jane" on Pipeline ArtistsDonna Russo Morin, instructor of WDU Historical FictionSadie's Mom's Music and IGSadie's Band, The CoolersWorking: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do by Studs TerkelPipeline ArtistsScript MagazineFollow us on Twitter:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartists@scriptmag

In honor of National Novel Writing Month, Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman go off road and bring you an interview with author and whistleblower Paula L. Pedene. She shares how she exposed corruption in the VA system, was literally banished to the basement, won a lawsuit, and then wrote all about it.  Paula's memoir, A Sacred Duty, How a VA Whistleblower Took on the VA and Won, comes out on Veteran's Day, November 11, 2021. All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full episodes on YouTube.Resources from this episode:A Sacred Duty, How a VA Whistleblower Took on the VA and WonPaula Pedene's WebsiteTwitter: @PaulaPedenePipeline ArtistsScript MagazineFollow us on Twitter:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartists@scriptmag

Rejection. It's the name of the game for all artists. Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman share how they handle rejection and offer honest, Real Talk™ solutions for how to turn the sting of disappointment into motivation ... after wallowing in a full-on cryfest, of course.Update: Yes, Andy came to the reunion.  All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full episodes on YouTube.Resources from this episode:Writing the Blockbuster Novel by Albert ZuckermanSymposium"Hard Truths" Free Symposium Town HallPipeline ArtistsScript MagazineFollow us on Twitter:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartists@scriptmag

Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman chat it up with writer and story editor Katiedid "Did" Langrock. We don't know jack about animation, but Did schooled us on being a head writer and story editor, navigating that world from Georgia, and advice on moving to (and away from) L.A. What do you really need to succeed? Tune in to find out. All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch RC episodes on YouTube.Resources from this episode:Katiedid Langrock on IMDbKatiedid on IGWild Literary ServicesStop Farting in the PyramidsPipeline ArtistsScript MagazineFollow us on Twitter:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartists@scriptmag

Have you ever had a week that just kicks you in the head and takes you prisoner? Welcome to our world. Jeanne & Sadie have a pet-peeve vent session that's raw, real, and full of laughter. If you're in need of some Real Talk™, this is an episode for you.Surprisingly, they don't just bitch, they also offer actionable solutions to whatever is pissing you off. And believe us, there's a lot.  All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch the full episode on YouTube.Resources from this episode:TweetdeckHow to Work with a MentorFree Resources on Scriptmag Pipeline ArtistsScript MagazineFollow us on Twitter:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartists@scriptmag

Jeanne sat down with her old buddy Lucas McNelly about everything from working on set, the "value" of film school, depression, lessons learned from making a short film, tons of crowdfunding tips, why you shouldn't give a sh*t what people think, and how Lucas got 238 million views for his short film. Yep, you read that right. Settle in. So many lessons packed into this hour.  All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full episodes of Reckless Creatives on YouTube.Resources from this episode:Twitter: @lmcnelly  Twitter: @MaineNoirMaine Noir film on Seed&SparkMovieMaker Magazine: "I Spent a Decade Trying to Finish My Film Up Country — But I Did"Follow us on Twitter:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartists@scriptmag

When you have an Indiana grain field, a high-school sweetheart, and a dream, what do you do? You make a film, of course!  Writer/director Skyler Lawson talks with Sadie and Jeanne about the monumental task of bringing his film, Whelm, to life ... on celluloid, no less!All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch full episodes of Reckless Creatives on YouTube.Resources from this episode:Twitter: @skyler_j_lawson Instagram: @skyler_j_lawsonTwitter: @whelm_filmInstagram: @whelm_filmWhelm 35mm Roadshow TrailerWhelm opens digitally August 3rd: Watch Whelm on Apple TV‘Whelm’ Getting 35MM Roadshow Treatment - DeadlineOpening at Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills on August 13th - get tickets here. Find dates and show times for upcoming showings here.Follow us on Twitter:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartists@scriptmag

Ever wonder what it's like to work with a writing partner? Or how to find one? Or if it's worth looking for one? Before you dive into a writing partnership, listen to Sadie and Jeanne. Well, maybe listen to Sadie and Jeanne for more than that, but it's a start. Get advice on contracts, collaboration, and maybe even a few thoughts on what it's like to have Larry David as a dad. Even though he's not their dad. All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch the full episode on YouTube.Resources from this episode:Everyone Thinks They're a HackBALLS OF STEEL™: 11 Ways to Avoid Disaster When Choosing a Writing PartnerBALLS OF STEEL™: How Do Writing Partnerships Work?What’s the Story? The Director Meets Their Screenplay: An Essential Guide for Directors and Writer-Directors by Peter MarkhamIn the Blink of an Eye: A Perspective on Film Editing, 2nd Edition by Walter MurchCrafting Short Screenplays That Connect, Second Edition by Claudia Hunter JohnsonFollow us on Twitter:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartists@scriptmag

Jeanne Veillette Bowerman talks with opera singer, Lucia Lucas, and The Sound of Identity's director, James Kicklighter. Lucia shares her experiences being the subject of a doc, the first transgender opera singer to take on a lead role, and a peek behind the curtain of the world of opera. Together with James, they explore all aspects of an artists life—realities not often discussed, like money, relationships, and film festival challenges for LGBTQ+ films.Whether you're an opera lover or not, this is an episode full of important details of living an authentic artistic life. Oh, and there's this weird, little-known German law ...  Where's Sadie Dean you ask? Find out what kept her busy in the show's intro. All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Resources from this episode:Lucia Lucas interview in Opera NewsTwitter: @lucialucasdeInterview of James Kicklighter on Pipeline ArtistsTwitter: @jameskickThe Sound of Identity WebsiteThe Sound of Identity on HuluFollow us on Twitter:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartists@scriptmag

No one likes staring at a blank page or struggling to find time to write every day. Stop the guilt trip! Jeanne Veillette Bowerman and Sadie Dean share advice on how they choose projects, how to create time to write while juggling a day job (and sometimes 2 or 3 jobs), and tips for outlining your stories and organizing your life. There's talk of tequila, skills to kill people, writing partnerships ... yes, Jeanne gets a tad tipsy. All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen.Watch the full episode on YouTube.Resources from this episode:Balls of Steel: The Screenwriter's MindsetBALLS OF STEEL™: Realistic Writing Goals Minus the Punching BagWriting Coach Jenna Avery's Scriptmag ArticlesFollow us on Twitter:@recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@pipelineartists@scriptmag

Reckless Creatives Podcast co-hosts Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman chat with Spike Scarberry about what it takes to succeed in screenwriting. Spike is a veteran of the Hollywood development landscape, having worked for an agency, a prod company, and a TV network. A super-sized episode full of everything from "do I have to move to L.A. to be a successful writer?" to the question everyone has—"how much champagne can I fit in this mimosa?"All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen. Watch the full episode on YouTube.Follow us on Twitter: @recklesscr8tive@SadieKDean@jeannevb@SpikeScarberry@pipelineartists@scriptmag

What better way to launch a new podcast for artists than to lament about failure right out of the gate. Sadie Dean of Script Magazine and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman of Pipeline Artists channel their inner Larry David to share their most epic failures. Big spoon, little spoon, whichever way you embrace failure, JUST DO IT. Follow Reckless Creatives: @recklesscr8tive Follow Sadie: @SadieKDeanFollow Jeanne: @jeannevbVisit Pipeline ArtistsVisit Script Mag