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Return of the Pod – Paper Scraps Monthly (PT178)

Return of the Pod – Paper Scraps Monthly (PT178)

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Alex and Nick return to Paper Team by answering your TV writing questions about outdated scripts, voice-over in shows, and pilot pitching.

Plus, we discuss some of the TV business updates following COVID, including production changes, WGA demands, and new OTTs.

NOTE: This episode was recorded before the current George Floyd protests. We’ll be covering TV writing through the prism of representation and police brutality in upcoming episodes.

Content

Podcast Updates and Shout-outs (01:21)
TV Writing Questions: Outdated scripts, voice-over, pilot pitching (06:31)
TV Writing News: COVID consultants, new-writer discounts, Quibi, HBO Max, fall schedules (23:43)

Links

Peter C. Hayward’s “Paper Team takeaways” thread
“Wanted in Hollywood: COVID-19 consultants to help keep sets safe” – Reuters
“WGA Calls For Elimination Of New-Writer Discounts And Training Program Rates” – Deadline
“Quibi cites pandemic, protests for drop in rankings. Others cite lack of hits.” – Los Angeles Times
“HBO Max’s Quiet Launch” – The Motley Fool

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]

Writing Classic Multicams to Cable Darlings ft. Dan O’Keefe (Seinfeld/Veep) (PT154)

Writing Classic Multicams to Cable Darlings ft. Dan O’Keefe (Seinfeld/Veep) (PT154)

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Alex and Nick invite Dan O’Keefe, writer on Silicon Valley, Veep, and Final Space, to talk about his experience writing on classic multicams, late-night comedy, and half-hour cable darlings.

What are the differences working on single-cam and multi-cam? How do you keep a consistent career in comedy writing? What is it like working on a serialized half-hour? How do you tackle the politics of late-night and comedy rooms? What is some advice for pitching and selling shows?

The Paper Team grins…

PT154 Dan O'Keefe

Content

Writing classic multicams, late-night, and cable comedy darlings, with Dan O’Keefe (00:39)
Final Advice, Resources, and Next Week On (54:21)

Links

Dan O’Keefe on IMDb
WGF Library

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 – Branding Samples, Manager Opinions, and OTTs (PT145)

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

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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]