Episode #43: Change

In this episode, Scott and Desiree talk about one of the scariest things for anybody: change. They talk about how as a writer trying to break into a very collaborative business, where everybody has an opinion, needs to be malleable and easily adaptive to change.
In this episode of the Script Reader Pro Podcast, Scott and Desiree dig into the uncomfortable but crucial topic of change, and why learning to roll with it is one of the most important (and underrated) skills you need to build a successful screenwriting career.

From shifting industry trends and changing script formats to evolving your writing process, your voice, and even your characters themselves—this episode explores how staying stuck can stall your career, and how opening yourself up to change can unlock the growth you’ve been craving.

Inside this episode:

- Why being precious about your script can actually sabotage your chances

- What to do when your characters start doing things you didn’t plan

- How to take (and process) feedback without spiraling

- Why the business side of screenwriting is always evolving—and how to keep up

- How to grow as a writer without losing your voice

- The surprising lessons Scott and Desiree have learned from AI, rejection, and… pumpkin muffins