by Admin | Mar 10, 2020 | Interviews, Writing for Features, Writing for TV
As tv writers, it’s helpful to remember that we are ultimately writing for actors. We were very pleased to have Camille Sullivan generously visit the scripted series lab to share her perspective on engaging with the script as an actor: To paraphrase David...
by Kate J. Anderson | Feb 22, 2020 | Business of Screenwriting, Uncategorized, Writing for TV
As aspiring TV writers are busily preparing their applications for those highly coveted Writer Mentorship programs in L.A, I thought I would put together a collated list of recommended reading from three of the prestigious mentorships. For Canadian writers, I’m...
by Kate J. Anderson | Feb 13, 2020 | Business of Screenwriting, Uncategorized, Writing for Features, Writing for TV
How important is the title of your spec script? A great title is like a great first impression. It’s invaluable. Can a great movie or tv show get the attention it deserves with an unmemorable or confusing title? I doubt it! “Parasite” … The title is...
by Kate J. Anderson | Jan 7, 2020 | Uncategorized, Writing for Features, Writing for Short Film, Writing for TV, Writing Life
You’ve set up your general meeting with someone who can help your career. (In Vancouver we’d call that “a coffee!”) Our scripted series lab participants have come up with eight tips for your general meeting to make the most of...
by Kate J. Anderson | Oct 31, 2019 | Business of Screenwriting, Uncategorized, Writing for Features, Writing for Short Film, Writing for TV
A guest post by local screenwriter, Michelle Muldoon… As a screenwriter, you need to understand the market you operate in if you want to find success. You can’t play the game and expect to succeed if you don’t know the parameters for a winning hand. The more you...
by Kate J. Anderson | Oct 11, 2019 | Uncategorized, Writing for TV
Are you still wondering how to write for TV? I am all for becomming a better writer by being a disciplined writer, even though I feel like I fail at this all the time. Today is no different. But here are two amazing youtube resources that anyone wanting to write for...
