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The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast

Geoffrey D. Calhoun, Kristy Leigh Lussier

Booking Overview

This is a screenwriting and filmmaking show combining solo instruction with occasional interviews featuring filmmakers, production leaders, and other entertainment-industry professionals. PR agencies could credibly pitch screenwriters, directors, producers, film educators, and independent-production founders with practical expertise or notable projects; booking difficulty is low to medium because the show features accessible working professionals rather than consistently high-profile celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 258

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 2.0k subscribers

Instagram: 16.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

geoffrey@thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com

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Host

Geoffrey D. Calhoun - Screenwriting instructor, bestselling author, and filmmaker whose work has appeared on network television, streaming platforms, and in theaters. He is the author of The Guide for Every Screenwriter.

Kristy Leigh Lussier - Screenwriter, filmmaker, and creative collaborator with experience in independent film production, horror and drama, and on-set collaboration.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Working screenwriters, filmmakers, producers, film educators, and independent-film production professionals with practical industry experience, a notable project, or expertise relevant to screenwriting and filmmaking.
Required Achievements:  
Produced or directed independent films, Founded or led a film-production company or studio, Worked professionally in screenwriting, filmmaking, or film production, Participated in recognized filmmaking initiatives or projects

Recent Guest Discussions

George Ansara - Building An Independent Film Studio, Production Spaces, Indie-film Preparation, Collaboration, Community Filmmaking, And The Detroit 48 Hour Film Project.

Recent Topics

Screenwriting, Filmmaking, Film Industry, Independent Film, Film Production

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast
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Ep 319 - AI in Film, Unlikable Characters & Writing Emotion Without Dialogue

October 12, 2026

Stuck on that rewrite? I got you. Grab The Rewrite Workbook and work through your screenplay one draft at a time.Could AI let audiences rewrite a movie’s ending and what would that mean for screenwriters? Geoffrey D. Calhoun and co-host Kristy Leigh Lussier discuss the possibilities, the concerns, and the value of human storytelling.Then we tackle your screenwriting questions: Do characters have to be likable? How do you convey emotion without dialogue? Should you avoid adverbs? We also discu...

Ep 318 - - Rewriting, Pacing & the Rules Writers Get Wrong

October 05, 2026

The Rewrite Workbook is out now! I wrote it to simplify the rewrite process, so you can stop feeling overwhelmed by your draft and start making clear, focused improvements. Grab your copy on Amazon.Are screenwriting “rules” helping your script or getting in the way? Geoffrey D. Calhoun and Kristy Leigh Lussier break down bad screenwriting advice, including character deaths, dramatic irony, rewriting, horror, first-draft self-doubt, and story pacing. Plus, Geoffrey talks about The Rewrite Work...

Ep 317 - I infiltrated Screenwriting Reddit. Here's What Happened

September 06, 2026

Geoffrey D. Calhoun and Kristy Leigh Lussier explore what happened when Geoffrey entered Screenwriting Reddit to offer writers free advice without promoting himself or selling anything. His posts quickly reached thousands of writers—but a message encouraging compassion also attracted hostility from the community’s self-appointed gatekeepers.They break down why some online writing communities become toxic, how anonymous critics continually move the goalposts, and why writers need to protect th...

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How do I get in touch with The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast?

The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast is hosted by Geoffrey D. Calhoun and Kristy Leigh Lussier. Its publicly listed email is geoffrey@thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast: geoffrey@thesuccessfulscreenwriter.com.

How many listeners does The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast?

The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Working screenwriters, filmmakers, producers, film educators, and independent-film production professionals with practical industry experience, a notable project, or expertise relevant to screenwriting and filmmaking. Common among recent guests: Produced or directed independent films; Founded or led a film-production company or studio; Worked professionally in screenwriting, filmmaking, or film production. Recent guests include George Ansara.

How hard is it to get booked on The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Screenwriting, Filmmaking, Film Industry, Independent Film, and Film Production. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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