Erik Larson (In the Garden of Beasts) writes bestsellers, but we forgive him:
by Erik Larson
1. Good Coffee: Every writer has a ritual that begins the day. It’s like turning a key to start your car. For me, the key that starts the day is a good cup of coffee, preferably Peet’s Coffee.
That’s right. The whole bloomin’ thang! (How’s that for crossing our accents?)
Hey, we’re talking Strax! Vastra! Jenny! And the new girl AKA Companion Clara. Who could ask for more?
Aha! The world is going to end this year. Just not in the way we expected:
So here’s the deal. According to Toni Fitzgerald of MediaLife, broadcast viewing is continuing its slide. With the exception of NBC, which is up 23% in the ratings so far this season, the broadcast networks are down a total of 11% among adults 18-49. (Ooh, that’s TVWriter™’s demo. We’re so damn significant!)
Whoo-hoo!
(And, speaking from a slightly more writerly perspective, “Whew.”)
A few years ago I wrote a book called Television Writing from the Inside Out, spilling everything I’ve learned about the art/craft and business of television writing and television in general after many, many, many (oy!) years of dedication, joy, and, yeah, the inevitable moments of despair.
