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Learn from successful writers. Finish a novel. Complete a screenplay. Publish poetry. Write with purpose and impact.
Showrunners and Show Writers
SCRIPT 726.1
Hear directly from successful TV writers and creators in this course that demystifies the industry and how to break in and stay in.
What you can learn.
- Learn to develop strong characters and compelling situations for them
- Get the inside scoop on how writers break in and stay in the television industry
- Identify what makes a series successful and commercially viable in today’s market
- Interact with leaders in the industry who want to share their advice and experience with you
About this course:
Join a panel of current TV showrunners, writers, and producers as they reveal their journey to a writing career and to creating, scripting, and running the popular TV series and describe their paths to success. Topics include writing on staff vs. freelance, writing and rewriting in the room, network vs. cable vs. streaming series, and a concentration on career-building advice. You participate in direct conversation with these producer/writers throughout the session. Panelists (subject to availability) included: Bill Lawrence executive producer/writer (Shrinking, Bad Monkey, Ted Lasso, Cougar Town, Scrubs, Spin City); Steve Holland executive producer/writer (Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage, The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon); Britte Anchor co-executive producer/writer (Call Me Kat, Mom); Jim Krieg producer/writer (Scooby-Doo, Justice League, Disney Channel, Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network classics); and Nat Bernstein executive producer/writer (The Gregory Hines Show, Center of The Universe, Bringing Up Jack, Over The Top, Abby, Ally McBeal).
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