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5 Writing Lessons From Hit Netflix Show ‘Wednesday’

Wednesday quickly became one of the Netflix most-watched shows after the series accumulated 5.3B minutes viewed from November 28 to December 4. The success of Wednesday can be attributed to several of factors, including its compelling storyline, relatable characters, and…

Julia CamaraJanuary 26, 2023

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Top 5 Unconventional Thanksgiving TV Episodes

Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that calls for some good viewing material. Most of us have fond memories of spending Thanksgiving with family, friends, or even by ourselves. Whether you’re going to a Black Friday sale later that night,…

Julia CamaraNovember 25, 2021

Screenwriting TV

5 of the Best Halloween TV Episodes Ever

October is a fun time of year that gets the cold-weather holiday season started and I personally love to get in the spooky spirit by watching Halloween-themed TV episodes. They’re just festive enough to conjure up the fun of costumes…

Shannon CorbeilOctober 28, 2021

Single-Cam vs Multi-Cam: Formatting and Style Differences

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

What Buyers Are Looking for in a Comedy Pilot

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. So, if a writer had a comedy pilot, it'd be…

Shannon CorbeilSeptember 2, 2021

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3 Ways to Keep Your Period Drama Script from Feeling Dated

Who said period dramas have to feel as old as their subject matter? Period dramas have pretty much always graced our television sets in part because, well, they're timeless. (Yes, I see the pun -- and I won't respond to…

Julia CamaraAugust 5, 2021

Screenwriting

4 Screenwriting Podcasts You Need to Check Out Now

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

Screenwriting TV

The Do’s and Don’ts of Writing a Fantasy TV Pilot

As a writer, crafting a fantasy world and dreaming up the creatures and characters within it is a creative adventure. There are no limits, other than the ones you create! Fantasy is on the rise since GAME OF THRONES helped…

Joanna KeJuly 22, 2021

Screenwriting TV

4 Festive TV Episodes for the 4th of July

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

Screenwriting

Why You Should Be Writing Spec Scripts of Existing TV Shows

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