Scripts & Scribes

unSCRIPTED #13 with Marqui Jackson Rosewood writer and executive story editor Marqui Jackson talks about writing for medical and cop dramas and collaborating with consultants, working with difficult notes, diversity on writing staffs today, advice for newer writers on breaking in and much more. NOTE:  This episode was recorded live at The Velvet Lounge in […]

unSCRIPTED #12 with Ted Sullivan Supergirl writer/producer Ted Sullivan returns to talk about what viewers can expect this season, how the show differs from the comics, what the steps are from breaking an episode to shooting it, how he landed on Supergirl and much more. Theme Music:  “NPR” by Can’t Stop Won’t Stop (feat SiDizen King) / Purchase […]

unSCRIPTED #11 with Jarrod Murray Lit manager, producer and VP of Epicenter, Jarrod Murray talks about TV development season, if writing a spec feature or pilot is best for new writers, his favorite new TV shows and shares his favorite Hollywood stories and much more. Theme Music:  “NPR” by Can’t Stop Won’t Stop (feat SiDizen King) […]

unSCRIPTED #10 with John Zaozirny Lit manager and producer at Bellevue Productions, John Zaozirny talks about the benefits of having both an agent and manager, referrals vs. queries, logline basics and the danger of writing scripts that are “good enough” and much more. Theme Music:  “NPR” by Can’t Stop Won’t Stop (feat SiDizen King) / Purchase it […]

unSCRIPTED #9 with Craig Doyle Undateable Writer and Co-Executive Producer Craig Doyle is back again to chat about what goes into producing a live weekly sitcom, how the writing process changes when doing a live show, advice on how to get Jenna Jameson (and the Uruguayan embassy) to retweet you and much more. Theme Music:  “NPR” by Can’t […]

Literary manager and producer, Scott Carr joins us again to discuss the complex relationship between client and manager, the dynamics within an agent/manager/attorney team, the role of manager as producer and where and when the conflicts of interest might come into play and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or […]

Screenwriter and screenwriting teacher Corey Mandell talks about the current state of the film and TV marketplace, effective strategies for breaking in, creative integration in screenwriting and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at @ScriptsScribes.

Literary manager Josh Adler of Circle of Confusion talks about what writers should look for in a good agent, how much page count matters, if age plays into the equation when considering a new client, how a writer knows when their material is ready to be sent out and much more. Have a question about writing […]

NCIS: New Orleans showrunner, Jeffrey Lieber, talks about the basic routes to landing a staff writer position, the things he looks for in prospective staff writers and some of the red flags that make him think twice, what makes great dialogue, which cast member would be the most fun to party with on Mardi Gras and […]

Literary manager Jeff Silver of Grandview talks about what the elements of a successful relationship with a client are, how common it is for writers to have their ideas stolen, some of the ways he’s discovered new clients, how Grandview started and where the name came from and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send […]

Literary manager and producer John Zaozirny of Bellevue Productions talks about expanding from production to management, what Bellevue Proudctions’ mandate is and what they’re looking to develop, writing sellable and producible scripts vs. buzz bait and much more.   Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us […]

Wayward Pines creator and showrunner Chad Hodge talks about writing and developing WAYWARD PINES and what viewers can expect coming up, where the similarities to TWIN PEAKS start and end, what he looks for when hiring new writers for his staff, where you can find the best deep dish pizza and much more. Have a question […]

unSCRIPTED #8 with Ted Sullivan Revenge writer/co-producer Ted Sullivan chats about killing off important characters on network TV shows, why comedians make great dramatic actors, superheroes in entertainment and all kinds of TV business stuff.   *NOTE: This episode was recorded in early April prior to the cancellation of Revenge.  Not to fret, our hero […]

Literary manager A.B. Fischer of The Shuman Company talks about why he chose representation over development as a career, how long he usually gives a screenplay to impress him, dishes some advice for TV staffing meetings, why he didn’t respond to your query and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! […]

Literary manager and producer Jarrod Murray of Epicenter talks about where he finds new clients, the difficulty in breaking new writers, if calling a potential rep instead of emailing them is a good idea and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at @ScriptsScribes.

Sleepy Hollow and Nikita Co-Executive Producer Albert Kim returns to the show to talk about the various paths to getting staffed on a TV show, the reason referrals and recommendations are so valuable, what showrunners are looking for when meeting prospective staff writers, the basics of A, B and C storylines, how he sees a writer’s […]

TV writer (and former writers’ and showrunner’s assistant) Liz Alper explains how she got her first job on a TV show, what skills are invaluable to have as a writers’ assistant, how common it is for writers’ assistants to be allowed to pitch episode ideas, offers advice for aspiring TV writers not living in L.A. and much more. […]

We talk to literary manager and producer  Ava Jamshidi about all things television – the value of fellowships, the staffing process, pilot development, working with client, Eoghan O’Donnell on the new CW drama series, The Messengers (premiering Friday, April 17th at 9/8c) and more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an […]

We talk to literary manager, producer and Madhouse Entertainment co-founder Adam Kolbrenner about how he works with his clients to develop material ready for the marketplace, what a writer’s “voice” really is, when a writer is ready for an agent, how much material he has to sift through to find a truly talented writer and […]

Comedy writer/producer CeCe Pleasants talks about getting her start as a comedy writer, the process of joke writing for late night and variety shows, advice on pursuing a career as a comedy writer, her love/hate relationship with Twitter and much more. Have a question about writing you’d like answered? Send us an EMAIL! Or Tweet it to us at […]