The Writers Panel Abe Sylvia (Palm Royale; George and Tammy)
Mar 19, 2024
Abe Sylvia discusses making discoveries on set, healthy debate vs story breaking, working with collaborators, the joy of not outlining, and Retrospecs live show featuring scripts from popular TV shows with a twist.
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Pandemic-Era Yearning Shaped The Show
- Abe says Palm Royale emerged from pandemic desires for beauty and safety, even if illusory.
- The show's optimistic tone intentionally offers escape while still interrogating value and identity.
Sunny Surface, Sinister Undercurrent
- Palm Royale channels nostalgic beauty to explore contemporary identity and self-worth tensions.
- Abe Sylvia uses a sunny surface to reveal sinister, modern themes beneath social performance.
Don't Kill The Draft With Over-Outlining
- Avoid over-outlining because it can produce functional, joyless drafts that follow the outline rather than surprise.
- Write early to rediscover writerly delight and let the script evolve on the page.