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Frank Spotnitz on Creating Complex TV Series

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by Kelly Jo Brick

The Writers Guild Foundation recently hosted an evening with Frank Spotnitz as he shared his experiences and insights from his time writing for a variety of TV series including THE X-FILES, HUNTED, STRIKE BACK, ROBBERY HOMICIDE DIVISION as well as taking us into the world of THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE, an Amazon series he has written, executive produced and developed. TVWriter.com’s Contributing Editor, Kelly Jo Brick, was there to bring you highlights from the event.

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Kelly Jo Brick: Highlights from the Los Angeles BinderCon

EDITOR’S NOTE: Big thanks to Kelly Jo for filling us in on something so much more important than its name makes it sound!

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by Kelly Jo Brick

IMG_1802-280x300Professional authors, screenwriters, journalists, poets, playwrights and TV writers gathered at UCLA for BinderCon, a conference developed to bring together and help advance women and gender non-conforming writers.

According to Co-Founder Leigh Stein, “We’re a community. We’re here to give you the tools, the strategies and the connections you need to advance your career. We specifically ask all our panel and workshop moderators to really focus on what do you want people to walk away with. What can they do on Monday, so it’s not just, be inspired all weekend, but it’s really about what you can do next. What’s the next step.” read article

BEYOND WORDS – Advice From Writers Guild Award-Nominated Writers

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by Kelly Jo Brick

Writers Guild Award-nominated screenwriters attended the annual Beyond Words panel discussion presented by The Writers Guild of America, West and The Writers Guild Foundation to speak about the process of writing their nominated screenplays, their inspirations and challenges in telling their stories.

These Writers Guild Award-nominated writers also shared with TVWriter.com some of the best advice they received as they were building and growing their entertainment careers. read article

Kelly Jo Brick: The Write Path with Manager Tracey Murray, Part 2

A series of interviews with hard-working writers – by another hard-working writer!
by Kelly Jo Brick

Tracey MurrayFinding the right representation can be a key component to growing and developing a writing career. TVWriter.com sat down with several managers to find out what they’re looking for in writers and what writers can be doing to help achieve success in the industry.

Manager Tracey Murray spent 11 years as an agent at CAA before stepping into the world of management and is now a Managing Partner at Industry Entertainment. Tracey shares advice from what she’s learned over the years working with writers as both an agent and a manger.

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Kelly Jo Brick: The Write Path With LaToya Morgan, Part 2

A series of interviews with hard-working writers – by another hard-working writer!
by Kelly Jo Brick

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Aspiring writers often wonder how the pros got where they are. The truth is, everyone’s story is different, but there are some common elements: dedication, persistence and hard work.

A commitment to hard work combined with a desire to always become better at her craft, helped drive the success of television writer LaToya Morgan (TURN, SHAMELESS, COMPLICATIONS). She shares with TVWriter.com her advice about breaking in, taking meetings and always striving to learn and improve as a writer. read article