The Writers Panel

Matt Williams on Collaborating with Non-Writers.

Jul 11, 2023

53:52

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Episode notes

Introduction

6min

How to Get Into the Creative Headspace When the Strike Starts

2min

The Barriers to Creative Writing

3min

How to Balance Writing and Life

2min

How to Create Space for Yourself

3min

The Importance of Heartbreak

3min

The Importance of Looking Around

5min

How to Collaborate With a Non Writer

5min

The Beginnings of Home Improvement

2min

10.

The Curse of Working With Stand-Up Comedians

5min

11.

The Importance of Tonally Tonality in Writing

3min

12.

Working With Non-Writers to Help Writers Become Actors

3min

13.

How to Write a Dramatic Scene

2min

14.

The Joke Buster

3min

15.

The Importance of Character Comps in Television

5min

16.

The Importance of Humor in Comedy

3min

In this craft-centered episode, Matt Williams (co-creator of Home Improvement, Roseanne, and more) discusses collaborating with non-writers.

PLUS: Shoshana Sachi (Doom Patrol; Dead Boy Detectives) talks about trying to do creative work while on strike.

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