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Manager Communication, Assistant Work, and Staffing Starts – Paper Scraps Monthly (PT167)

Manager Communication, Assistant Work, and Staffing Starts – Paper Scraps Monthly (PT167)

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Alex is back with fellow writer Evelyn Yves to answer your TV writing questions about using life experiences, communicating with your reps, finding assistant gigs, getting started on staffing, and being critical of your own ideas.

Plus, we look at some of the latest TV writing news about FYC scripts and big data in Hollywood.

Reminder

We’re having our second mixer this week! Join us Friday, January 31 at Village Idiot on Melrose. The event starts at 7:30PM. More information available at http://paperteam.co/mixermelrose

Content

Audience Questions: life experiences, rep communication, assistant gigs, starting staffing, and handling idea criticism (01:24)
TV Writing News: Golden Globes, favorite shows, FYC scripts, and big data in Hollywood (29:41)

Links

Evelyn Yves on Twitter
Katy Keene premieres February 6 on The CW
Breaking in as a TV Writer Later in Life ft. J. Holtham (PT92)
Script Readiness, Contests, and Career Detours – Paper Scraps Monthly (PT160)
Perspective and POVs in TV Writing (PT88)
“Big Data Comes to Hollywood: The Brewing Antitrust Battle of the Streaming Era” – The Hollywood Reporter

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Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode.

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Finding Your Place in the Writers’ Room ft. Evelyn Yves (Katy Keene) (PT166)

Finding Your Place in the Writers’ Room ft. Evelyn Yves (Katy Keene) (PT166)

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Alex is joined by Evelyn Yves, writer on Katy Keene, to discuss ways of finding your place in the writers’ room, from pitching yourself in a showrunner’s meeting and prep work beforehand, to handling the first few weeks pitching in the writers’ room and figuring out your own skillset to contribute.

Reminder

We’re having our second mixer this month! Join us Friday, January 31 at Village Idiot on Melrose. The event starts at 7:30PM. More information available at http://paperteam.co/mixermelrose

Content

1 – Showrunner meetings and preparing before the room (01:02)
2 – The first few weeks in the room, learning the lingo, and pitching as a new writer (09:43)
3 – Finding your skills in the writers’ room (31:30)

Links

Evelyn Yves on Twitter
Katy Keene premieres February 6 on The CW
Tell Us About Yourself: Crafting the Personal Pitch (PT165)

If you enjoy Paper Team, please consider supporting us on Patreon at paperteam.co/patreon! :)

Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode.

You can find Paper Team on Twitter:
Alex – @TVCalling
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For any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: [email protected]

Tell Us About Yourself: Crafting the Personal Pitch (PT165)

Tell Us About Yourself: Crafting the Personal Pitch (PT165)

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Alex and Nick answer the dreaded “tell us about yourself” question, including going over how to craft a compelling personal pitch for general meetings, showrunner meetings, or the #WGAStaffingBoost, using actual examples and actionable steps.

Plus, we announce the date and location of our upcoming January mixer.

Announcement

We’re having our second mixer this month! Join us Friday, January 31 at Village Idiot on Melrose. The event starts at 7:30PM. More information available at http://paperteam.co/mixermelrose

Content

Announcement: January Mixer (00:37)
1 – The importance of knowing your personal story (01:20)
2 – Content of your personal story and examples (03:16)
3 – Tailoring your personal story (34:08)

Links

Comedy v. Drama II: Blurred Lines (PT143)

If you enjoy Paper Team, please consider supporting us on Patreon at paperteam.co/patreon! :)

Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode.

You can find Paper Team on Twitter:
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For any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: [email protected]