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
The challenge was difficult, but so valuable and really testing to see if you have what it takes to be a writer. Thank you, Michael.
This Tiny Mistake is Killing Your Pitch
Advice from a TV writer/showrunner. I hear tons of loglines and pitches, and this common mistake ruins almost all of them.
I recently hosted a screenwriting challenge. The goal was to start with an idea and over the course of 4 weeks, deve...
The #1 Reason Why TV Writers Don't have their Options Picked Up
Advice from a TV writer/showrunner
The following is an example of a pitch that will get you fired:
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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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