The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna 200 | Discovering & Embracing Your Strengths As A Writer (ft. Showrunner Joey Slamon)
Jun 28, 2024
Experienced TV showrunner Joey Slamon discusses navigating feedback, embracing strengths, and finding inspiration in humor. She highlights the importance of authenticity in writing, the role of writer's assistants and showrunners in TV production, and the challenges of collaboration and perfectionism in the industry.
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New Sample After Years
- Joey Slamon hadn't written a new sample in years, focusing on collaborative projects.
- She finally wrote one after 1.5 years of procrastination, fueled by external pressure.
Coffee Shop Writing
- Joey Slamon prefers writing in coffee shops due to the background noise.
- Silence makes her procrastinate, while ambient noise aids her focus.
Pressure to Write a Sample
- After years of working in writers' rooms, Joey Slamon's agents urged her to write a new sample.
- Despite her success, she felt pressured to prove herself.