Agents & Managers - TV Calling

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.

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

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:
Alex – @TVCalling
Nick – @_njwatson
For any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: [email protected]

Positive Mindset and Resilience in the Writers’ Room ft. Rochée Jeffrey (SMILF/90210) & April Shih (You’re the Worst/Undone) (PT161)

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Alex and Nick are joined by Rochée Jeffrey (writer on SMILF and 90210) and April Shih (writer on You’re the Worst, Undone and Mrs. America), to discuss the importance of self-care, growth mindset, knowing when to say no, and handling conflict in the writers’ room.

Why is it important to set intentions and goals for yourself? How do you manage impostor syndrome? What are growth and positive mindsets? How do you find community and support? How do you handle conflicts in a writers’ room? When is it appropriate to quit a writing job? How do you deal with a hostile environment?

Content

Positive mindset, self-care, and growth (00:01:16)
Resilience in the writers’ room and handling conflicts (00:41:36)
Final advice, resources and next week on (00:58:07)

Links

Rochée Jeffrey on Instagram
April Shih on Twitter
The TV Writer’s Mindset: Dealing With Procrastination, Blank Page, and the Muse (PT17)

Resource

Ananda app
Freedom app

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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
Nick – @_njwatson
For any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: [email protected]

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