017: Deep Dive with Corey Mandell: The Craft of Screenwriting and Why It Matters

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. --- 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 --- Follow Corey and his work: Website & free resources: ⁠https://coreymandell.net/⁠ Instagram: ⁠  / ⁠   X: ⁠https://x.com/coreymandell⁠  Facebook: Corey Mandell Professional Screenwriting Courses: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Resource: The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle: ⁠https://www.amazon.com.au/Talent-Code... --- This Deep Dive interview is hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Julie Eckersley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and proudly brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠CrewHQ⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠Expanding Media⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you’re enjoying the podcast, please subscribe⁠⁠, and we’d love you to forward this episode to a friend! --- Follow us on: Instagram:   / weinterruptpodcast   YouTube:    / @weinterruptpodcast   LinkedIn:   / 105338177