I'm a TV writer/showrunner. (King of the Hill, Beavis & Butt-Head, Just Shoot Me, Wilfred, Maron, Rules of Engagement, Out of Practice, Brickleberry, Tacoma FD). My Substack is about the Business and Craft of Writing.
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Script Notes You Should Definitely Push-Back On
Advice from a TV writer/showrunner
One of the biggest sources of confusion facing emerging screenwriters is the topic of notes.
This Simple Fix Can Make Your Pilot Script Soar
Advice from a TV writer/showrunner
Once a week, I host a group consulting session for emerging writers. I hear their ideas and give guidance.
How to Tell if You're an Advanced Writer or Beginner Writer
Here's my hot take on what separates beginner writers from advanced writers. And it has nothing to do with talent or experience.
The difference is simply this:
A beginner will take great pride in the idea that came out of their head. The...
If your story is running out of gas, it's probably because of this
Advice from a showrunner/author
I recently hosted a group Screenwriting Coaching session. It’s basically a lab where I help emerging writers with their ideas. Some were just getting their idea off the ground, others were fifty pages into i...
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Bring your questions on any of the short stories in A Paper Orchestra, and I’m happy to address how I went about writing them, the obstacle...
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TV writer (King of the Hill, Beavis and Butt-Head, Just Shoot Me, Wilfred, Maron, Rules of Engagement, Brickleberry, Glenn Martin DDS, Rhett & Link's Buddy System, Tacoma FD) Author of A Paper Orchestra, named Vulture's "Best Comedy Books of 2024."
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