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‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Showrunner’ Aline Brosh McKenna Speaks

When the woman who wrote The Devil Wears Prada and runs Crazy Ex-Girlfriend speaks, we listen. Or, um, guess we should say read:

Rachel Bloom and Aline Brosh McKenna

by Ramona Zacharias

Screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna (The Devil Wears Prada, 27 Dresses) was taking a break from her latest film project when she stumbled across an animated Disney parody on YouTube. The woman behind it was Rachel Bloom, and after bingeing on every Bloom video she could find, Brosh McKenna knew she wanted to work with her.

Creative Screenwriting recently spoke with Brosh McKenna about the genesis of Crazy Ex, her adjustment to showrunner, and the long-lasting professional relationships that have stemmed from this project.Fast-forward a few years and the result of that collaboration, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, will be entering its fourth and final season this fall. read article

Peggy Bechko’s 10 Best Fitness Tips for Writers & Other Desk Jockeys

by Peggy Bechko

Let’s face it, we writers are all a bit crazy. We focus so strongly on what we’re writing the world seems to draw away and disappear. Meanwhile, our bodies are locked in position at our desks and we’re just a very short distance away from all sorts of aches and pains.

I’m not saying you have to take time to jump on your bike or run for miles, take up calisthenics or go swimming every day though of course all of that would be good to. Instead I’m going to let you know about a few exercises I know about that you can actually do from your desk. read article

Indie Video: MAKING YOUR FIRST FILM WHATEVER IT TAKES

Another extremely helpful Ted Talks video about showbiz and how to make the most of whatever you’ve got.

Watching this one, what fascinates this TVWriter™ minion most isn’t the good  advice. Instead, it’s the amazing, pro-level public speaking ability of Nicolas Forzy, the dude giving the talk. No way could yrs. truly ever match that delivery.

In other words, while on the one hand Forzy’s talk has me all revved up, on the other hand Forzy’s actual existence – his natural charisma and polish, has me near tears. read article

100s of Tips All TV Writers Need

by TVWriter™ Press Service

Been to the BBC Writers Room website lately? If not, you’re missing the latest from what may well be the absolutely-bar-none best television writing site on the interwebs.

And coming from us, that’s high praise, don’tchathink? read article

10 Best Screenwriting Podcasts for Savvy Screenwriters

Over time, we here at TVWriter™ have watched Script Reader Pro grow to be much more than your typical script coverage site. It is, in fact, one of the all-around most informative film (and TV) writing sites on the planet. Witnesseth:

Photo by Richard Clyborne of Music Strive

from Script Reader Pro

If you’re looking for a screenwriting podcast to enhance your understanding of the craft and business of writing, here’s our choice of the top 10 best screenwriting podcasts you should be listening to.

After the list, we round up some episodes from these screenwriting podcasts according to subject matter—giving you the best screenwriting podcasts on dialogue, character, structure and so on. read article