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The Black List Interview: Daniel Goldhaber + Isa Mazzei on FACES OF DEATH
The innovative filmmaking duo discuss working with infamous IP, script formatting, and fresh takes on final girls in this wide-ranging conversation...
Apr 10 • Kate Hagen
The Download: What's Up at The Black List in April
Our regular post about our open programs, Black List projects in production, and much more...
Apr 9 • Kate Hagen
THE DEATH ROW COOKBOOK by David Andrew Stoler: Read An Exclusive Excerpt Now
We’re sharing exclusive excerpts from fantastic fiction manuscripts on blcklst.com
Apr 7 • Randy Winston
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Welcome to Establishing Shot
Oct 27, 2025 • Franklin Leonard
AN 8+ SCORE IS RARE (AS IT SHOULD BE.)
Mar 6 • Franklin Leonard
HOW CONSISTENT ARE BLACK LIST EVALUATIONS?
Feb 18 • Franklin Leonard
THE MORAL CASE FOR "SELLING OUT"
Jan 13 • Franklin Leonard
The Return of Happy Hours
Feb 4 • Lillian Beaudoin
THE ANATOMY OF A SCORE - PART 1
Mar 24 • Franklin Leonard

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Mar 13 • Randy Winston
Now Available: RTA ft. Porscha Burke & Yahdon Israel
Editors – The Key Collaborators in Book Making
Jan 20 • Randy Winston
Now Available: RTA ft. Parul Bavishi & Matt Trinetti of the London Writers’ Salon
Intentional community building with Parul and Matt
Dec 17, 2025 • Randy Winston
Now Available: RTA ft. Nicole Dennis-Benn & Leslie Shipman
All about the author - speaking agent relationship
Dec 15, 2025 • Randy Winston
Now Available: RTA ft. Ashley Garland & Glory Anne Plata
Behind the book publicity machine are people
Aug 27, 2025 • Randy Winston
Now Available: RTA ft. Zakiya Dalila Harris & Sincere Brooks
Finding voice in your writing
Aug 11, 2025 • Randy Winston
Now Available: RTA Episode 12
Live from Liz's Book Bar in Brooklyn, NY!
Aug 7, 2025 • Randy Winston
Coming Soon: RTA Episode 16 + Free Giveaway!
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May 10, 2025 • Randy Winston
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