Scripts & Scribes

Literary manager and producer John Zaozirny of Bellevue Productions talks about expanding from production to management, what Bellevue Proudctions’ mandate is and what they’re looking to develop, writing sellable and producible scripts vs. buzz bait and much more.   Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us […]

Wayward Pines creator and showrunner Chad Hodge talks about writing and developing WAYWARD PINES and what viewers can expect coming up, where the similarities to TWIN PEAKS start and end, what he looks for when hiring new writers for his staff, where you can find the best deep dish pizza and much more. Have a question […]

unSCRIPTED #8 with Ted Sullivan Revenge writer/co-producer Ted Sullivan chats about killing off important characters on network TV shows, why comedians make great dramatic actors, superheroes in entertainment and all kinds of TV business stuff.   *NOTE: This episode was recorded in early April prior to the cancellation of Revenge.  Not to fret, our hero […]

A.B. Fischer, a literary manager at The Shuman Company, shares his journey from Disney marketing to nurturing creative talent. He reveals his thoughts on the importance of making a screenplay grab attention quickly. Aspiring TV writers receive invaluable tips for prepping for staffing meetings and mastering the query process. Fischer emphasizes the significance of unique backgrounds and networking for breaking into the industry, while also encouraging writers to embrace failure and learn from it. Get ready for insights that could shape your writing career!

Literary manager and producer Jarrod Murray of Epicenter talks about where he finds new clients, the difficulty in breaking new writers, if calling a potential rep instead of emailing them is a good idea and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at @ScriptsScribes.

Sleepy Hollow and Nikita Co-Executive Producer Albert Kim returns to the show to talk about the various paths to getting staffed on a TV show, the reason referrals and recommendations are so valuable, what showrunners are looking for when meeting prospective staff writers, the basics of A, B and C storylines, how he sees a writer’s […]

TV writer (and former writers’ and showrunner’s assistant) Liz Alper explains how she got her first job on a TV show, what skills are invaluable to have as a writers’ assistant, how common it is for writers’ assistants to be allowed to pitch episode ideas, offers advice for aspiring TV writers not living in L.A. and much more. […]

Ava Jamshidi, a literary manager and producer specializing in television projects, shares her insights on the industry. She discusses the intricate journey of transforming a script into a series, emphasizing collaboration and timing. Ava highlights the crucial role of fellowships for aspiring writers and the need for diverse voices to create relatable content. Additionally, she delves into the importance of personal storytelling and how unique backgrounds can enrich narratives, while also reflecting on her recent media consumption.

We talk to literary manager, producer and Madhouse Entertainment co-founder Adam Kolbrenner about how he works with his clients to develop material ready for the marketplace, what a writer’s “voice” really is, when a writer is ready for an agent, how much material he has to sift through to find a truly talented writer and […]

Comedy writer/producer CeCe Pleasants talks about getting her start as a comedy writer, the process of joke writing for late night and variety shows, advice on pursuing a career as a comedy writer, her love/hate relationship with Twitter and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at […]