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Secrets from inside the TV writer’s room
Another kind of look at TV writers rooms, including those of THE GOOD WIFE, BOARDWALK EMPIRE, DOWNTON ABBEY, and more. Ooh, it’s so hip and trendy to care about them now!
And if that isn’t a sign of new respect for TV writers and TV Writing, then what is?
by Randee Dawn
Sometimes, the words flow like water. And sometimes, there’s a clog in the drain. For whatever reason, TV writers can find themselves stuck on a scene — the death of a character, being pulled between multiple assignments, or just a season finale with a lot of loose ends that need tying up — and that tough scene can make for some serious headaches. The Envelope talked to several show runners about how they got the creative stream flowing again this season.
LB: Stop Asking Me How To Get an Agent, Dammit!
Glad You Asked Department 6/3/13
Today’s question is one I’ve answered a million and a half times before, in three million different places. I used to say it was the second most-asked question I got, right behind, “How did you get started?” Over the past few months, though, it’s bounded over its rival to become Number One.
In other words, our topic for today, as proposed by Dennis and Emily and Katrina and Rob and Tyrese and Jason and Sarah and two or three entire generations of talented and intelligent new writers is:
“How do I get an agent?”
How to Plot Your DOCTOR WHO Spec
You are going to write one, aren’t you? Everyone who loves the Doctor ends up going in the fanfic direction one way or another. (Which brings up the question: Why doesn’t TVWriter™ get more DOCTOR WHO scripts in our Spec Scriptacular contest? What’s the trub, bub?)
Well, before you sit down to do the deed, we suggest you hie thyselves over to US vsTH3M and take advantage of the best story generator in town:
Oh, and while you’re at it, look at the rest of the awesomeness on the site. We luvs us a twisted POV, and US vsTH3M definitely has one.
Everything We Need to Know About Netflix’s Plans, Plots and Schemes
Found on the web. This not-so-secret paper posted on Netflix’s investor relations site.
We’re talking world domination here, gang. Of the entertainment world anyway. Waaay cool.
Bwaahh!