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AVAIL for staffing. I just wrapped up in a room as a staff writer. If you have LL one hour drama needs, I’M AVAIL. Now I’m gonna go into a thread about some of the things I’ve observed/learned/reinforced etc. This isn’t a “how to,” so take w/grain of salt. Hope it’s helpful.
The SR has to want to invest in you esp as LL. Of course, script has to be knockout to get the SR mtg & your persona has to be a fit BUT SR has to want you and invest in you and your growth. This sometimes can trump even a mediocre script etc if they believe in your voice.
Related to that if you’re like me where you did fwsp, asst, sold stuff and no dice. Know it’s not personal. You’re doing okay and if someone hasn’t told you you’re awesome, I am. Sometimes being qualified is a part of it. Now it’s a matter not of if but when. Hang in there.
Some people were curious about how the TV #writersroom works, so I thought I'd let you peek behind the curtain. For those of you who don't know me, my name’s Shawn, I’ve been support staff on nine seasons’ worth of TV writers’ rooms (always support, never staffed), 1/
so I know a thing or two.
And for anyone looking for a #preWGA writer, I’ve got a killer pilot about werewolves in Los Angeles. #pleasereadmyscreenplay
Now let's have some fun. 2/
And for anyone looking for a #preWGA writer, I’ve got a killer pilot about werewolves in Los Angeles. #pleasereadmyscreenplay
Now let's have some fun. 2/
What is it?
The Writers’ Room (or writer’s room – there’s no real agreement on which is the correct terminology, but since there’s more than one writer, I’ll insist on using the possessive plural) is a metonym for the insular little community tasked with writing a TV show. 3/
The Writers’ Room (or writer’s room – there’s no real agreement on which is the correct terminology, but since there’s more than one writer, I’ll insist on using the possessive plural) is a metonym for the insular little community tasked with writing a TV show. 3/
