‘The Making of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ Show us the Pros’ POV

Viola Davis and friends know how to dish.

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‘When to Break Up’ – A Work of Indie Prod Joy from Kate Hackett

Ultra-talented filmmaker Kate Hackett returns to TVWriter™ with another fine example of what an indie web series can be.

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Larry Brody’s TV Writing Tips & Tricks #11

More About Editing Yourself
by Larry Brody

Beginning writers, accustomed to thinking of all stories in terms of the three act structure of beginning, middle, and end, often make the mistake of believing that the scenes within their teleplays and screenplays must also have beginnings, middles, and ends.

While it’s certainly true that scenes need to build to a specific point or effect, don’t forget to make use of another old homily: Less is more! read article

WGAW February 2021 Calendar

Here’s what going on, socially and professionally,  at the Writers Guild of America West this month:

February 2021

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Members must RSVP in advance to receive access info to participate in online events. read article

How Aaron Sorkin Creates “Musical Dialogue”

Another fine video on how today’s mostly highly regarded screenwriter (give or take a few, um, dissidents) does his thang.

Thanks to the Insider YouTube Channel