John Ward

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  • 49 DN #33 – David Moses

    49 DN #33 – David Moses

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    Episode 33 – David Moses Writer-producer David Moses (Emergency Room: Life + Death at VGH) discusses his new documentary series Paramedics: Life on the Line, and the storytelling challenges in unscripted television.     You can watch episodes of the show here on Knowledge Network.   Subscribe & listen If you enjoy the show, please…

  • 49 DN #32 – Roslyn Muir

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    Episode 32 Writer Roslyn Muir (The Birdwatcher, Washed Away) discusses her journey from intern to story-editor on Ransom, and how writing Movies of the Week can be a great way to break into the industry. For more information about The Birdwatcher, check out the film’s website here. Subscribe & listen If you enjoy the show,…

  • 49 DN#31 – Sam Wiebe

    49 DN#31 – Sam Wiebe

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    Episode 31 Crime-novelist Sam Wiebe talks about his latest book “Cut you down.” We also discuss the Vancouver crime-fiction scene, the challenges/benefits of writing by hand, and how he came to edit Vancouver Noir. For more information about Sam and his work, visits his website and buy his books at your local book store! Subscribe…

  • 49 DN #30 – Robert C. Cooper

    49 DN #30 – Robert C. Cooper

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    Episode 30 Showrunner Robert C. Cooper (Stargate, Dirk Gently) discusses his powerful new drama Unspeakable, and its incredible journey from pitch to screen. We discuss the process of creating a story spanning decades, and challenges arising from the real-life scandal the show is based upon. You can find the show in Canada through the CBC,…

  • 49 DN #29 – Katherine Collins

    49 DN #29 – Katherine Collins

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    Episode 29 Writer-producer Katherine Collins (Blindspot, Lost in Space) talks about her upcoming feature film Riot Girls and the importance of knowing your story. Along the way we discuss story-breaking, writing by hand, and legendary riot grrrl band Bikini Kill.   Subscribe & listen If you enjoy the show, please leave a review and/or a…

  • 49 DN #28 – Thomas Pound

    49 DN #28 – Thomas Pound

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    Episode 28 Writer-producer Thomas Pound (Motive) talks story-breaking on The Flash, writing episodes as a team, and how Memento led him to a writing career. Subscribe & listen If you enjoy the show, please leave a review and/or a rating and like us on Facebook. It helps with our ranking and that allows other people…

  • 49 DN #27 – Brynn Peebles & Brianna Wiens

    49 DN #27 – Brynn Peebles & Brianna Wiens

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    Episode 27 Writer-performers Brynn Peebles & Brianna Wiens (AKA GirlonGirlHumor) stop by to discuss writing and producing season two of their digital series Girls vs. The City. You can keep up to date with all their work via their website, and you can subscribe to their YouTube channel where you’ll find the show. Subscribe &…

  • 49 DN#26 – Will Pascoe

    49 DN#26 – Will Pascoe

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    Episode 26 Writer-producer-director Will Pascoe (Da Vinci’s Demons, Chicago Med) discusses his recent stint on Hulu’s Shut Eye, the importance of “the cards,” and how documentary filmmaking led to the start of his writing career. Will’s documentary film about Canadian comics Lost Heroes is available here. Subscribe & listen If you enjoy the show, please…