Mastering the Art of Audio Dramas & Screenwriting with Nicholas Tecosky
This podcast episode features a detailed interview with the multi-faceted creative artist Nicholas Tecosky, an accomplished writer, actor, producer, and co-founder of Atlanta’s Write Club.
The major focus lies in unraveling Nicholas' unique approach to writing audio dramas, emphasising the importance of outlining, multiple rewrites, and taking feedback on board.
Nicholas shared insightful anecdotes and experiences from his work in ’VHS’, ‘Aaron Mahnke’s 12 Ghosts’, 'Tomorrow's Monsters' and his upcoming project 'The Passage'.
A distinct aspect of his approach lies in maintaining an overarching narrative in his anthology series, as exemplified in '12 Ghosts'.
The artist also provided invaluable advice to aspiring writers, stressing the importance of careful practice and the openness to collaboration.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:20 Nicholas Tecoski's Career Journey
01:38 Transition from Acting to Writing
02:40 Exploring the Film Industry in Atlanta
03:46 The Art of Writing for Different Mediums
05:13 The Evolution of a Writing Career
05:53 The Art of Storytelling and Character Development
06:28 The Challenges and Rewards of Low Budget Writing
07:52 The Impact of Restrictions on Creativity
08:42 The Power of Suspense in Storytelling
11:22 The Role of Horror in Film and Literature
14:04 The Process of Creating 'Tomorrow's Monsters'
18:07 The Art of Creating an Engaging Anthology
26:10 The Challenges and Rewards of Voice Acting
31:47 The Art of Writing for Audio Dramas
37:38 The Role of the Actor in Bringing a Script to Life
43:00 The Process of Creating '12 Ghosts'
59:01 The Making of VHS: Initial Challenges and Budget Constraints
59:36 The Creative Process: From Idea to Script
01:00:14 The Power of Simplicity: Crafting Memorable Moments
01:00:56 Pushing Boundaries: The Art of Shock Value
01:01:39 The Production Journey: From Script to Screen
01:02:03 Character Development: The Art of Writing Silent Characters
01:02:23 The Art of Improvisation in Scriptwriting
01:02:56 The Magic of Unscripted Moments
01:03:29 Exploring the Works of Other Filmmakers
01:03:52 The Art of Storytelling: The Role of Improvisation
01:04:50 The Power of Collaboration in Filmmaking
01:05:04 The Writer's Journey: From Solitude to Collaboration
01:05:37 The Joy of Working with Actors
01:15:20 The Art of Deconstructing a Script
01:30:43 Upcoming Projects and Future Plans
01:33:17 Reflections on Favourite Genre Films and Books
01:43:22 The Craft of Writing: A Journey of Persistence
01:47:52 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
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