Reality TV with Troy DeVolld – Podcast

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Funny and informative interview with TVWriter™ pal Troy DeVolld,  author of Reality TV: An Insider’s Guide to TV’s Hottest Market, and go-to guy for all things having to do with the reality TV storytelling process. (What? They tell stories?)

The podcast with Laura Powers is HERE read article

Writing Gig: You Too Can Get a Writing Gig via Craigslist

Well, maybe you can. If you’re “young(ish)”, which btw, may in fact be an unlawful requirement, but, hey, check it out:

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Looking for a TV/FILM writing partner — I have over 6 years experience, and I am currently creating a kids TV show for an Emmy winning producer. That being said, I really don’t care what your background is, as long as you see yourself WINNING and have a dedication for your craft. Looking for someone focused on Children Television and/or the 18-35 Demo.

Please have a portfolio and/or social media profile. read article

TVWriter™ Don’t-Miss Posts of the Week – Sept. 12, 2016

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In case you’ve missed what’s happening at TVWriter™, the most popular blog posts during the week ending yesterday were:

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This Week’s Posts TVWriter™ Wishes We’d Published

Some recent articles from other websites on TV, TV writing, and the TV biz that we think y’all should know about:

Block Out Distractions and Regain Focus With Mental Narration
by Patrick Allan

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Diana Vacc sees “Ben-Hur”

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by Diana Vaccarelli

*If you haven’t viewed this film yet be warned this review may contain spoilers!*

Hollywood has gotten into the habit of taking classic films and remaking them for a new generation. I believe there are pro’s and con’s to this.  Ben-Hur being the latest of such remakes (and a remake of a remake of a remake, no less), tells the story of Judah Ben-Hur back in the First Century A.D., a young Jewish royal falsely accused of treason who regains his name and honor during a pivotal chariot race.

THE GOOD: read article