Having broken down the current industry contraction we dig into next steps for screenwriters on the representation, screenwriting and TV writing fronts.
What does the current industry contraction that we hear so much about mean for screenwriters breaking in and building screenwriting careers? I break it down in my latest industry update.
One of the questions I get asked most often is “How Do I Get a Screenwriting Agent?” The path may not be as straight forward as you think!
What does it take to make the most of your pitch opportunity? One literary manager’s insights may surprise you.
Want to get your screenwriting year started right? Here are 5 things you can do for your 2024 in screenwriting right now to put you on a solid track for a productive year!
In a coaching session a few days ago, an emerging writer I work with was telling me about the pilot script that he’s recently rewritten with guidance and input from highly regarded industry mentors, which he was now getting ready to submit to a few upcoming competitions, fellowships and writing… read more →
Iturri Sosa, a graduate of WB’s TV Writers Workshop whose TV credits include Narcos, The Deuce and Mo, had this sound advice to share:
“Don’t try to be a jack of all trades because you might wake up one day and realize you are a master of none. If you love watching a particular genre – like mystery – work at being really good at that. Read every script you can get your hands on in that genre.”
It’s always smart to learn from those who came before you. In my latest blogpost, I dig into craft-driven screenwriting advice shared by my working-writer clients.
This is a guest blog post from working writer Amadou Diallo whose TV credits include AMC’s Parish, Showtime’s Billions, and the upcoming Sammy Davis Jr. Bio-Series. As I build a writing career in Hollywood, I’m often asked for advice about how to get that first job in a writers’ room. I have plenty… read more →
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