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 […]

Literary manager A.B. Fischer of The Shuman Company talks about why he chose representation over development as a career, how long he usually gives a screenplay to impress him, dishes some advice for TV staffing meetings, why he didn’t respond to your query and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! […]

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. […]

We talk to literary manager and producer  Ava Jamshidi about all things television – the value of fellowships, the staffing process, pilot development, working with client, Eoghan O’Donnell on the new CW drama series, The Messengers (premiering Friday, April 17th at 9/8c) and more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an […]

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 […]

Literary manager and producer Scott Carr returns to the podcast to talk all things related to queries including the best time to send, if grammar counts, following up protocol, querying via Facebook and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at @ScriptsScribes.

unSCRIPTED #7 with Craig Doyle Undateable supervising producer Craig Doyle comes back on to talk about Undateable’s season premiere, staffing season, TV ratings, finding your voice as a writer and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at @ScriptsScribes.

Literary manager Mike Dill talks about when a writer should seek new representation, the dress code for meetings, what happens when a writer blows an assignment, why Black Box is the Death Row Records of Hollywood and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us […]

unSCRIPTED #6 with Lee Jessup It’s TV fellowship season and top screenwriting coach Lee Jessup explains the difference between fellowship programs, what shows you should consider spec’ing and which to avoid , offers general TV writing advice and much more.

Literary manager Jeff Portnoy talks about common script problems he sees, gives advice for pitching, possible reasons for passing on a writer other than the strength of their writing, details coverage reports – what they include and who uses them and why – and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet […]