Ron Nyswaner

Ron Nyswaner, an award-winning screenwriter and creator of the Showtime series Fellow Travelers, discusses his journey through Hollywood. He shares insights on balancing authenticity in LGBTQ+ storytelling while avoiding trauma tropes. Ron emphasizes the importance of collaboration on set, managing budget constraints creatively, and crafting compelling genre narratives. He also reflects on historical accuracy, structuring timelines across decades, and the challenges of writing intimate scenes that empower actors. Plus, he offers valuable advice for LGBTQ+ writers pitching their stories.