Emily Halpern is Booksmart: The Art of Screenwriting

About this episode

Emily Halpern discusses the art of screenwriting and her journey in the entertainment industry.

Emily Halpern: The Art of Screenwriting What does it take to write a screenplay that truly connects with audiences? *This episode originally aired on October 5, 2020 On this episode of The Jeremiah Show, acclaimed screenwriter and producer Emily Halpern joins us for an insightful conversation about the creative process behind screenwriting, the power of collaboration, and the journey from aspiring writer to Hollywood storyteller. Known for her work on the critically acclaimed film Booksmart, as well as projects including Good Girls and Black-ish, Emily shares the lessons she's learned navigating the entertainment industry and developing stories that resonate with audiences. During our conversation, we explored the realities of screenwriting—from endless rewrites and overcoming creative challenges to crafting authentic dialogue and building memorable characters. Emily discusses the importance of collaboration, why every great script evolves through revision, and how reading dialogue aloud can reveal the difference between good writing and great writing. We also dive into her personal journey into the business, the mentors and experiences that helped shape her career, and what…

People in this episode

Host: Jeremiah D. Higgins

Guest: Emily Halpern

Topics covered

• screenwriting
• creative process
• collaboration
• Hollywood
• storytelling
• dialogue
• character development

Keywords

• screenplay
• writing
• collaboration
• revision
• dialogue
• characters
• storytelling
• Hollywood

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Booksmart, Good Girls, Black-ish

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