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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Advice from a TV writer/showrunner
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Directing Actors: The Right Way vs. The Wrong Way
Advice from a TV writer/showrunner
I’ve worked with some of the biggest stars in Hollywood — stars that are amazingly talented actors and you know and love. I’ve found most of them to be very friendly, down to earth, and easy to work with.
How can writers protect their words from being performed incorrectly?
Advice from a TV writer/showrunner
In the script, do screenwriters try to make sure dialogue is read a certain way?
How to Capitalize on the TikTok/Tubi Creator Deal
Advice from a TV showrunner
Tubi recently announced a major deal with TikTok. This partnership will provide select content creators a path to developing their own, long form shows for Tubi.
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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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