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Paper Scraps Monthly – Branding Samples, Manager Opinions, and OTTs (PT145)

Alex and Nick look at the latest TV writing news and answer your questions about classes, branding yourself as a nascent writer, and advice about managers.

Plus, we announce the return of a fan-favorite segment and we need your help for a very special episode.

Announcements

1 – Paper Tease is back! If you’d like a chance to get feedback on the teaser of your TV pilot, you can now submit it at http://paperteam.co/teaser

2 – We need your help for our 150th episode! Do you have a favorite Paper Team moment, guest, or episode? Send us your suggestions at [email protected] to be featured during our milestone event.

Content

Announcements: Mentorship update, the return of Paper Tease, and our 150th episode (00:28)
Audience Questions: TV writing classes, branding, and managers (05:08)
TV Writing News: Big Little Lies drama and new OTTs (21:09)

Links

Paper Team Mentorship Updates on Patreon
Should You Pay for TV Writing Education? (PT19)
TV Writing Resources We Use (PT139)
Comedy v. Drama II: Blurred Lines (PT143)
“Inside Andrea Arnold’s Loss of Creative Control” – IndieWire
“WarnerMedia confirms its Netflix rival will be called HBO Max” – The Verge
“Disney Unplugs FX Plus Subscription Service After Fox Merger” – Deadline

If you enjoyed this episode and others, 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]

Paper Scraps Monthly – Records, Routine, and Resolution (PT140)

Alex and Nick answer your questions about writing routine, episode formats, and international writing education.

Plus, we give our thoughts on the latest TV writing news, including The Good Place’s final season and the UTA/Paradigm rumors.

Content

Records, shout-outs and reviews (00:28)
Audience Questions: international writers, music routine, formats, experience (07:39)
TV Writing News: The Good Place and UTA/Paradigm (25:09)

Links

Should You Pay for TV Writing Education? (PT19)
TV Writing Resources We Use (PT139)
La Femis (Cursus Ecriture et Création de Séries)
Storyhive
Putting Yourself Out There (PT75)
Breaking in as a TV Writer Later in Life ft. J. Holtham (PT92)
“The Good Place Boss Explains Why He’s Ending the Show” – TV Line
“UTA-Paradigm Deal Chatter Heats Up as Agencies Feel Urge to Merge” – The Hollywood Reporter

If you enjoyed this episode and others, 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]

Fox Writers Lab ft. Moira Griffin – Inside the TV Writing Programs (PT137)

Alex and Nick return to their “Inside the TV Writing Program” series – a deep dive into what goes on inside every major TV writing program from the decision makers themselves.

Our fifth part takes a look at the Fox Writers Lab, with Moira Griffin, who oversees the program as Executive Director of Production and Creative Labs for 21st Century Fox.

We discuss everything, from the latest update about the program and its application process, to what they focus on in scripts, loglines, and what comes after.

PT137 Moira Griffin Fox

Content

About the Fox Writers Lab (00:43)
1 – The application process (06:41)
2 – The selection process (23:27)
3 – The program (31:10)
4 – After the program and final advice (41:33)

Links

Fox Writers Lab
Fox Directors Lab
Moira Griffin on Twitter

If you enjoyed this episode and others, 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]