Ranked #1
TV Writing Programs and Fellowships ft. Andy Mathieson, Jenny Deiker Restivo and Thomas Reyes (PT85)
TV Writing Programs and Fellowships ft. Andy Mathieson, Jenny Deiker Restivo and Thomas Reyes (PT85)
Alex and Nick invite three fellows of the network TV writing programs to discuss their experiences applying, being selec... Read more
16 Apr 2018
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1hr 16mins
Ranked #2
Navigating Your First TV Writing Job ft. Britta Lundin (Riverdale) (PT67)
Navigating Your First TV Writing Job ft. Britta Lundin (Riverdale) (PT67)
Alex and Nick invite Britta Lundin, story editor on The CW's Riverdale and author of Ship It, to discuss everything you ... Read more
20 Nov 2017
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1hr 3mins
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Ranked #3
Common Mistakes to Avoid in Your TV Scripts (PT148)
Common Mistakes to Avoid in Your TV Scripts (PT148)
Alex and Nick discuss the many common mistakes to avoid in your TV scripts. From structure and character to dialogue and... Read more
19 Aug 2019
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52mins
Ranked #4
TV Pilot 201: Keeping the Reader Interested (PT84)
TV Pilot 201: Keeping the Reader Interested (PT84)
Alex and Nick discuss how to be proactive in the way you write your TV pilot script, and how to keep the reader interest... Read more
9 Apr 2018
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47mins
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Ranked #5
TV Formula 101: Building an Engine For Your Show (PT117)
TV Formula 101: Building an Engine For Your Show (PT117)
Alex and Nick discuss why TV formulas still matter and how to build a successful TV engine for your pilot and show.What ... Read more
7 Jan 2019
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28mins
Ranked #6
Analyzing Great TV Characters: Case Studies of David Palmer (24), Lindsay (You’re the Worst), Michael (The Good Place) and Scorpius (Farscape) (PT72)
Analyzing Great TV Characters: Case Studies of David Palmer (24), Lindsay (You’re the Worst), Michael (The Good Place) and Scorpius (Farscape) (PT72)
Alex and Nick break down four iconic TV characters to look at what makes them memorable.The TV characters explored in th... Read more
8 Jan 2018
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51mins
Ranked #7
TV Characters 101 (PT46)
TV Characters 101 (PT46)
Update: PT46 transcript now availableAlex and Nick discuss one of the most important parts of television writing: creati... Read more
12 Jun 2017
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34mins
Ranked #8
Assisting TV Comedy Writers ft. Gary Sundt (Superstore/The Goldbergs) (PT43)
Assisting TV Comedy Writers ft. Gary Sundt (Superstore/The Goldbergs) (PT43)
Alex and Nick invite Gary Sundt, writers' assistant on NBC's Superstore and ABC's The Goldbergs, to discuss the ins-and-... Read more
15 May 2017
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1hr 20mins
Ranked #9
Warner Bros. Television Writers’ Workshop ft. Rebecca Windsor – Inside the TV Writing Programs (PT133)
Warner Bros. Television Writers’ Workshop ft. Rebecca Windsor – Inside the TV Writing Programs (PT133)
Alex and Nick expand their "Inside the TV Writing Program" series – a deep dive into what goes on inside every major TV ... Read more
6 May 2019
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59mins
Ranked #10
Script Readiness, Contests, and Career Detours – Paper Scraps Monthly (PT160)
Script Readiness, Contests, and Career Detours – Paper Scraps Monthly (PT160)
Alex and Nick answer your TV writing questions about contests, script readiness, and career detours.Plus, we look at som... Read more
25 Nov 2019
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37mins
Ranked #11
Weaving Storylines: A/B/C Stories (PT53)
Weaving Storylines: A/B/C Stories (PT53)
NEW: Get the episode cheat sheet on our Patreon!Update: PT53 transcript now availableAlex and Nick discuss the importanc... Read more
7 Aug 2017
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38mins
Ranked #12
An Evening in the Writers’ Room – Paper Team Live (PT100)
An Evening in the Writers’ Room – Paper Team Live (PT100)
Alex and Nick present two back-to-back TV writing panels, one for comedy and one for drama, digging into the intricacies... Read more
6 Aug 2018
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2hr 26mins
Ranked #13
Managing TV Writers ft. Daniela Garcia-Brcek (Circle of Confusion) (PT59)
Managing TV Writers ft. Daniela Garcia-Brcek (Circle of Confusion) (PT59)
Alex and Nick invite Daniela Garcia-Brcek, manager at Circle of Confusion, to discuss the ins-and-outs of managing TV wr... Read more
25 Sep 2017
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1hr 4mins
Ranked #14
How to Choose Your Next TV Sample (PT110)
How to Choose Your Next TV Sample (PT110)
Alex and Nick discuss ways to decide what your next TV sample script should be. From business considerations to artistic... Read more
29 Oct 2018
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37mins
Ranked #15
TV Staffing 101 (PT101)
TV Staffing 101 (PT101)
Alex and Nick go over what you need to know about how TV writers get jobs in a writers' room, and how you can best prepa... Read more
13 Aug 2018
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33mins
Ranked #16
Putting Yourself Out There (PT75)
Putting Yourself Out There (PT75)
Alex and Nick discuss how you can put yourself out there as a creative and TV writer. From proactive networking to conte... Read more
29 Jan 2018
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36mins
Ranked #17
Breaking in & Writing From “Outside the System” ft. Hilliard Guess (The Screenwriter’s Rant Room) (PT47)
Breaking in & Writing From “Outside the System” ft. Hilliard Guess (The Screenwriter’s Rant Room) (PT47)
Alex and Nick invite writer/producer Hilliard Guess for an in-depth discussion about his experience in the industry, wor... Read more
19 Jun 2017
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1hr 18mins
Ranked #18
Disney ABC Writing Program ft. Kristi Shuton – Inside the TV Writing Programs (PT130)
Disney ABC Writing Program ft. Kristi Shuton – Inside the TV Writing Programs (PT130)
Alex and Nick begin their "Inside the TV Writing Program" series - a deep dive into what goes on inside every major TV w... Read more
15 Apr 2019
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48mins
Ranked #19
Act Breaks (PT15)
Act Breaks (PT15)
Alex and Nick discuss the goal and narrative impact of TV act breaks, also known as the structural core of every televis... Read more
3 Oct 2016
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44mins
Ranked #20
How a TV Writers’ Room Works (PT105)
How a TV Writers’ Room Works (PT105)
Alex and Nick give an overview of what goes on inside a TV writers' room during a Roadmap Writers webinar.What is the pu... Read more
17 Sep 2018
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1hr 3mins
