Women are masters at juggling more than one thing at a time. It’s no surprise then that there are a number of female multi-hyphenates in the industry that make wearing multiple hats look easy. From Mindy Kaling to Brit…
Joanna KeMarch 3, 2022
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
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage month. It comes hot on the heels of the 93rd Oscars where AAPI creatives made Hollywood history. Chloé Zhao is the first woman of Asian heritage to win Best Director. Youn…
Joanna KeMay 20, 2021
This holiday season will be unlike any other with COVID-19 still keeping us apart from family members who live far away and everyone tightening their belts and keeping a closer eye on the budget. Whether you’re looking for ideas for…
Julia CamaraNovember 24, 2020
Literary agents represent writers in order to help facilitate meetings, sell manuscripts and screenplays, get writers staffed, and negotiate contracts. A strong relationship with a literary agent can open doors for writers and gain representation, which is a huge milestone…
Shannon CorbeilOctober 7, 2020
One of the most valuable components in the screenwriting process is feedback. Whether you’re writing on spec, submitting a draft to a showrunner, or it’s time for the network to weigh in, getting notes during revisions is inevitable. And that’s…
Shannon CorbeilSeptember 30, 2020
Do you know what phrase I despise? “That’s just how it is.” I especially dislike when it’s used to refer to things that writers — particularly new writers — are expected to put up with in hopes of furthering their careers.…
Teresa JusinoSeptember 22, 2020
Getting feedback on your script can be hard. As writers, we pour ourselves onto each page, and handing our blood and guts over for judgment isn't the most comfortable task. But as difficult as it is, receiving critical script feedback…
Helenna SantosSeptember 8, 2020
The purpose of a query letter is to introduce yourself and communicate your story in order to pique professional interest in your script and yourself as a writer. It is common to begin with a query letter when submitting to…
Shannon CorbeilSeptember 4, 2020
