The Scribe Tribe

What's up Scribe Tribe! Rob is out this week, so Mike and Skylar are holding it down. This episode, the guys give their review of the HIT horror film "Sinners' written and directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan, Wunmi Delroy Lindo, and talk about some HUGE Hollywood news, including:

• ICE cops clash with protestors in Los Angeles
• Warner Bros. Discovery announce a corporate split
• Amerie, Keyshia Cole, ...

Hey Scribe Tribe! Rob is off this week, so join Skylar and Mike as they talk about how you can set summer writing goals and share a few of their own.  

They'll also discuss the latest in entertainment news, including:

• The hate crime murder of "King of the Hill" star Jonathan Joss on the first day of Gay Pride Month
• Disney lays off hundreds more staff
• And much more!

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What's up, Scribe Tribe! Mike's out this week, so Rob and Skylar are leading the charge with this week's episode. For this go 'round, the guys are talking about how they're working on their current projects: 

• What are they writing? 
• Where are they writing? 
• How long are their current projects taking to complete? 

Rob and Skylar get down into the nitty gritty of how they're getting things done. But...

What's up writers! Join Rob and Skylar (Mike's out handling business this week) as they join the general conversation about what's "ruining" Hollywood. There's a lot of hot takes in and outside of the industry, and we have a few of our own. 

And even though Mike's out, we'll still be breaking down the latest in entertainment news, such as:

• Spike Lee and Denzel Washington's new movie wi...

What's up, writers! Join Rob, Mike, and Skylar as they talk about the latest in entertainment news and get a liiiiiiiittle off track after Skylar walks the guys through his classifications of different types of singers (and why Prince is a RECORDING ARTIST and not a singer). It's a random, but hilarious - good time! Music lovers, this one's for you! 

We'll also talk about:

• "Sinners" continued movie s...

What's Up, writers! Join Rob, Mike, and Skylar for a spirited and informative discussion on how to RECEIVE notes on your work. Opening yourself up to feedback on your art can be tough, but The Scribe Tribe is here to help you seperate good feedback from bad, decide WHO to ask for notes, and how to not get all in your feelings over other's opinions. 

We'll also talk about the latest in entertainment news, including:

What's Up, Scribe Tribe! Join Rob, Mike, and Skylar as they discuss the subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) art of giving notes on other writer's work. 

Should you be brutally honest? What if the person asking for notes is an upper level writer? How much should you factor the other writer's personality when giving feedback? The Scribe Tribe will break it all down for you so that you can become an EXPERT giver of note...

Join Rob, Mike, and Skylar as they delve a little deeper into the inner workings of crearting your first independent short film. The guys will also talk about the latest in Hollywood entertainment news, including:

• Jonathan Majors' new film "Magazine Dreams"
• Can Jonathan Majors' career survive his domestic violence scandal?

Buckle up and enjoy the ride! Because you’re tuned in to The Scribe Tribe! #AlwaysBe...

What's up, Scribe Tribe! This week, Mike, Rob, and Skylar are chopping it up about making your first short film! It's broad introduction to the topic, but the guys cover some important touch points, like the importance of pre-planning, making the most of limited resources, and even making sure to have money to FEED your cast and crew (if you can). 

The guys will also talk about the latest in Hollywood news, inclu...

What's up, Scribe Tribe! Close out Black History Month with Mike, Rob, and Skylar as the fellas talk about their favorite Black Actors and Actresses and what makes them so inspiring. 

The guys will also discuss the day's entertainment news, including:

• The passing of R&B great Roberta Flack
• The 2025 NAACP Image awards
• Whether "Hooters" food matches its aesthetic. 

Buckle up and enjoy the ride! B...

What's up, Scribe Tribe! This week, Mike, Rob, and Skylar talk about the complexities of writing Black characters while Hollywood (and America-at-large) seems to be in a DEI backlash against anything even pretending to be inclusive. They'll also break down the week's top entertainment news, including:

• Captain America: Brave New World receives mixed reviews
• Are audiences hating on Anthony Mackee for being the Black ...

What's up Scribe Tribe! Join Mike, Rob, and Skylar as talk about some Black screenwriters they admire, like Qunita Brunson, John Singleton (RIP), Mara Brock-Akil, and others. 

They'll also discuss the latest in entertainment news, including the protestor who made waves durings Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show, Quinta Brunson's upcoming movie, and more.

Buckle up and enjoy the ride! Because you’re tuned in...

Welcome to 2025, Scribe Tribe! Mike, Rob, and Skylar ring in the new year and Black History Month with the latest in Hollywood and an unplanned discussion on Donald Trump's return to the White House. You definitely don't want to miss this one! The guys will also discuss:

- How Trump’s return to the White House might impact screenwriters (especially Black and other writers of color)
- The social media controve...

There's a lot happening in Hollywood, like the drama surrounding the actor Aaron Pierre's casting in HBO's upcoming Green Lantern series, shrinking studio budgets, and more! So this week, the guys are breaking it all down with our entertainment news roundup. Check us out!

So pull up a seat and join your tribe... THE SCRIBE TRIBE!
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What's up Scribe Tribe! The guys are back with another dope episode designed to help screenwriters (and writers of all kinds, really) hone their craft and learn more about the entertainment industry from the POV of emerging writers. This week, the guys review movies and shows that they have recently seen. And somehow, they even throw in reviews of a project they HAVE NOT seen yet.

They'll also discuss the latest ...

What's up Scribe Tribe! There are so many components and tools for writing an effective script (or any written work), but perhaps the most powerful tool is... OUTLINING!!!

But why is outlining your script so important? How can it help you save time when writing your actual script? And are outlines something you'll need to learn if you want a successful career in television writing (We're not going to make yo...

Hey Scribe Tribe! What is a story beat? What is a beat sheet? How can they help writers of all experience levels focus on key plot points in their stories, shape individual character story arcs, and streamline the outlining process before writing a TV show episode, film screenplay, or other project?

Well this week the fellas are talking more about beats and beat sheets in their series on pre-planning your writing project. ...

In the immortal words of Lil' Kim, aka The Queen Bee, we were "gone for a minute, now we back with the jumpoff!"

Join The Scribe Tribe as we talk about the lastest current events that are shaping Hollywood, including the passing of iconic actress Shannen Dorherty (Charmed, Beverly Hills 90210, Scare Tactics), Robert Downey Jr.'s MAJOR MCU casting announcement, Tyler Perry vs "highbrow negroes"...

Though some may see it as the least glamorous part of screenwriting, pre-planning before you hit "FADE IN" can help you figure out a path for your writing and reduce (or prevent) speed-bumps and even writer's block along the way.

Join the Scribe Tribe as we introduce some general components to pre-planning like show treatments, beat sheets, and more before we go more into detail on each component in upcomin...