In this episode, Julie Eckersley sits down with world-renowned writing teacher and story consultant Corey Mandell, whose students include Oscar winners and leading showrunners. Known for his groundbreaking approach to screenwriting, Corey unpacks why formulas are failing today’s writers and what you need to do instead.

Whether you're a screenwriter, producer, or development executive, this episode is a masterclass in how to write truly original and emotionally resonant stories that sell, and why so many talented writers fail to break through.

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Listen to this episode if you are interested in:

• The two levels of a great screen story.
• Why formulas fail, and how to avoid them.
• Talent is not a gift, it’s a muscle.
• Creative integration: the core of Corey Mandell's screenwriting method, and how to develop both your "hammer" and your "straw"
• Story design vs. plotting, and how to deliver an emotional experience for your audience
• Why your relationship with writing matters
• The new reality of the global screen industry
• A bold idea to improve the industry

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Follow Corey and his work:

• Website & free resources: https://coreymandell.net/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreymandellworkshops/

• X: https://x.com/coreymandell 

• Facebook: Corey Mandell Professional Screenwriting Courses: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063888732536 

  
  

  Resource:

  • The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle: https://www.amazon.com.au/Talent-Code-Greatness-born-grown/dp/1847943047/