Breaking in & Writing From “Outside the System” ft. Hilliard Guess (The Screenwriter’s Rant Room) (PT47)

Summary: Alex and Nick invite writer/producer Hilliard Guess for an in-depth discussion about his experience in the industry, working as a writer, and his involvement in the WGA and his Screenwriter’s Rant Room podcast.<br> <br> How do you build a writing career without the traditional assistant or fellowship route? What are key differences in being a producer or writer, and juggling both roles? What are aspects of the WGA people should know more about? How do you overcome adversity and get things done? What are ways of putting yourself out there and opening doors?<br> <br> The Paper Team goes rogue...<br> <br> NOTE: We had a bit of noise on the line, and my upstairs neighbors decided to join in on the fun towards the end of the recording. We tried to fix most of the issue, but be aware there may be some residual audio.<br> <br> SHOWNOTES<br> <br> Content<br> Starting out, becoming a writer, getting writing jobs, being a producer, curating your work environment, being involved in the WGA, dealing with adversity, and the competition (00:01:22)<br> Resources and Next Week On (01:10:22)<br> <br> Links<br> <a href="https://twitter.com/HilliardGuess">Hilliard Guess on Twitter</a><br> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hilliard-guess-screenwriters-rant-room/id872896770">The Screenwriter's Rant Room on iTunes</a><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/ScreenwritersRR">The Screenwriter's Rant Room on Twitter</a><br> <a href="http://www.hilldogproductions.com/">Hilldog Productions</a><br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palo_Alto,_California">Palo Alto (California)</a><br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dangerous_Minds">Dangerous Minds</a><br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Truby">John Truby</a><br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_McKee">Robert McKee</a><br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Epps_Jr.">Jack Epps Jr.</a><br> <a href="https://amzn.to/2vCZz7N">Karl Iglesias</a><br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Z_Nation">Z Nation</a><br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/28_Days_Later">28 Days Later</a><br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_Z_(film)">World War Z (Film)</a><br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two_and_a_Half_Men">Two and a Half Men</a><br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaws_(film)">Jaws</a><br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Million_Dollar_Listing">Million Dollar Listings</a><br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Million_Dollar_Listing_New_York">Million Dollar Listing New York</a><br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fredrik_Eklund">Fredrik Eklund</a><br> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170930030602/https://www.thelotstudios.com/">The Lot Studios</a><br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Go90">go90</a><br> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170719022200/http://www.wga.org/members/membership-information/committees/lgbt-writers">WGA's LGBT Writers Committee</a><br> <a href="http://www.wga.org/members/membership-information/committees/black-writers">WGA's Committee of Black Writers</a><br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lena_Waithe">Lena Waithe</a><br> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1026907/">Michelle Amor</a><br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Phil_(TV_series)">Dr. Phil (TV Series)</a><br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dope_(2015_film)">Dope</a><br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight_Outta_Compton_(film)">Straight Outta Compton (Film)</a><br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonder_Woman_(2017_film)">Wonder Woman (Film)</a><br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Few_Good_Men">A Few Good Men</a><br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precious_(film)">Precious (Film)</a><br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mo%27Nique">Mo'Nique</a><br> <a href="http://www.wga."></a>