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Warner Bros. Television Writers’ Workshop ft. Rebecca Windsor – Inside the TV Writing Programs (PT133)

Alex and Nick expand 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.

The fourth part is all about the Warner Bros. Television Writers’ Workshop, with Rebecca Windsor, director of the program.

We cover everything, from what they want in the application and selection process, to how they adapt the workshop to fit the evolving industry.

PT133 WBTV Writers Workshop Rebecca Windsor

Content

About the Warner Bros. Television Writers’ Workshop (00:50)
1 – The application process (03:43)
2 – The selection process (18:08)
3 – The program (31:54)
4 – After the program and final advice (45:44)

Links

Warner Bros. Television Writers’ Workshop
Warner Bros. Television Directors’ Workshop
WB TV Workshops on Facebook
WB TV Workshops 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]

NBC Writers on the Verge ft. Karen Horne – Inside the TV Writing Programs (PT132)

Alex and Nick pursue 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.

Part three centers on the NBC Writers on the Verge Program, with its director Karen Horne, Senior Vice President of Programming Talent Development & Inclusion for NBC Entertainment and Universal Television Studios.

Everything is discussed, from what they look for in spec scripts and essay questions, to the importance of the interview process and how the program has evolved over the years.

PT132 NBC Writers on the Verge Karen Horne

Content

About the NBC Writers on the Verge program (00:49)
1 – The application process (02:28)
2 – The selection process (13:07)
3 – The program (23:05)
4 – After the program and final advice (33:49)

Links

NBC Writers on the Verge Program
NBC Diverse Staff Writer Initiative
NBCUniversal Late Night Writers Workshop
NBC Emerging Director Program
NBC Female Forward
NBC Alternative Director Program
StandUp NBC
NBCUNI TIPS on Facebook
NBC WOTV on Facebook
Karen Horne 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]

CBS Writers Mentoring Program ft. Jeanne Mau – Inside the TV Writing Programs (PT131)

Alex and Nick continue 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 second part focuses on the CBS Writers Mentoring Program, with its supervisor Jeanne Mau, Senior Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion at CBS.

We go over everything, from the importance of the letter of interest and scripts, to the interview process and how the program helps its writers navigate a room.

PT131 CBS Jeanne Mau

Content

About the CBS Writers Mentoring program (00:42)
1 – The application process (03:48)
2 – The selection process (13:40)
3 – The program (21:11)
4 – After the program and final advice (29:55)

Links

CBS Writers Mentoring Program
CBS Directing Initiative
CBS Sketch Comedy Showcase
CBS Diversity Website
CBS Entertainment Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) on Twitter
CBS EDI on Instagram

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]