Summary: Alex and Nick pursue their "Inside the TV Writing Program" series – a deep dive into what goes on inside every major TV writing program from the decision makers themselves.<br> <br> Part three centers on the NBC Writers on the Verge Program, with its director Karen Horne, Senior Vice President of Programming Talent Development & Inclusion for NBC Entertainment and Universal Television Studios.<br> <br> Everything is discussed, from what they look for in spec scripts and essay questions, to the importance of the interview process and how the program has evolved over the years.<br> <br> <br> <br> Content<br> About the NBC Writers on the Verge program (00:49)<br> 1 - The application process (02:28)<br> 2 - The selection process (13:07)<br> 3 - The program (23:05)<br> 4 - After the program and final advice (33:49)<br> <br> Links<br> <a href="http://www.nbcunitips.com/writers-on-the-verge/">NBC Writers on the Verge Program</a><br> <a href="http://www.nbcunitips.com/diverse-staff-writer-initiative/">NBC Diverse Staff Writer Initiative</a><br> <a href="http://www.nbcunitips.com/late-night-writers-workshop/">NBCUniversal Late Night Writers Workshop</a><br> <a href="http://www.nbcunitips.com/category/programs/directors/">NBC Emerging Director Program</a><br> <a href="https://nbcfemaleforward.com/">NBC Female Forward</a><br> <a href="http://www.nbcunitips.com/alternative-directors-program/">NBC Alternative Director Program</a><br> <a href="http://www.nbcunitips.com/category/programs/comedians/">StandUp NBC</a><br> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nbcunitips">NBCUNI TIPS on Facebook</a><br> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/writersontheverge">NBC WOTV on Facebook</a><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/khorne1234">Karen Horne on Twitter</a><br> <br> <br> If you enjoyed this episode and others, please consider supporting us on Patreon at <a href="http://paperteam.co/patreon">paperteam.co/patreon</a>! :)<br> <br> Special thanks to <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexSwitzky21">Alex Switzky</a> for helping us edit this episode.<br> <br> You can find Paper Team on Twitter:<br> Alex - <a href="https://twitter.com/TVCalling">@TVCalling</a><br> Nick - <a href="https://twitter.com/_njwatson">@_njwatson</a><br> For any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co<br> <br> <br>
