Whether for network, cable, or streaming, there is a big demand for TV shows -- and that's great news for screenwriters who are in search of ways to break into the industry. But before you start typing away on that…
Shannon CorbeilSeptember 9, 2021
It’s a hard time to greenlight television. The pandemic stalled the production of projects that were already in motion, creating a bottleneck that has left the already competitive market oversaturated. On Aug. 18, 2021, established and award-winning writer Javier Grillo-Marxuach noted…
Shannon CorbeilSeptember 2, 2021
Harvard graduate Alan Yang is an American screenwriter, producer, director, and actor. In 2015, he received his first Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series for PARKS AND RECREATION, and the next year he won his first Emmy for Outstanding Writing…
Shannon CorbeilAugust 17, 2021
There are four main reasons for screenwriters to listen to industry podcasts. First, you can learn about the craft of screenwriting. Second, you can learn about the business of screenwriting. Third, you can learn about the culture of screenwriting. And…
Shannon CorbeilJuly 29, 2021
One of my favorite traditions each season is to watch holiday TV episodes. Some series made multiple holiday episodes (Thanksgiving with FRIENDS or Halloween with BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, anyone?) — but these were usually created by the now-fading 23-episode…
Shannon CorbeilJuly 1, 2021
Writers need to be very clear about their goals for the project before writing a new screenplay, whether they hope to sell it, submit it to a fellowship or contest, or use it as a writing sample to get representation.…
Shannon CorbeilJune 29, 2021
Memorial Day weekend tends to be the first big party weekend to launch summer festivities, but for the military community, the true significance of the holiday cuts deep. Memorial Day is the official holiday to commemorate the servicemembers who have…
Shannon CorbeilMay 28, 2021
I recently had the opportunity to consult with Bri Castellini, the Film Community Manager at Seed&Spark, a proven crowdfunding platform built upon the values of empathy, community, integrity, creative energy, and belonging. Bri herself is a writer, director, podcaster, and…
Shannon CorbeilMay 25, 2021
One unifier about the COVID-19 pandemic is that it has been a disruption on a universal scale. Whether you or your family were ill, you lost someone, you were isolated from your community, your favorite events were canceled, your job…
Shannon CorbeilApril 30, 2021
There are two main roadblocks for writers: writer’s block and writer’s burnout. Writer’s block is an obstacle where you aren’t sure what happens next in your script — or even which script you’re going to write. It’s a puzzle to…
Shannon CorbeilApril 20, 2021
