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Latest Episodes

Tips and Tricks for the TV Industry (PT171)
March 01, 2020

Alex and Nick share tips and tricks all about handling the TV writing industry. From managing contacts and representation, to juggling projects and dealing with staffing and writers' room red flags, we look at common problems you may have and how to so...

Character Names, Rebranding, and Fellowship News – Paper Scraps Monthly (PT170)
February 24, 2020

Alex and Nick answer your TV writing questions about character names, fellowship specs, Paper Tease limits, and choosing representation based on packaging. - Plus, we look at some of the latest TV writing news, including Netflix removing titles,

Paper Tease Execution – February Session (PT169)
February 10, 2020

Alex and Nick have their first Paper Tease session of 2020 and give feedback on five of your TV pilot teasers.

Knowing Your Worth as an Assistant: Expectations, Opportunities, and Negotiations (PT168)
February 03, 2020

Alex and Nick take an honest and practical look at what you should be expecting and asking for as an assistant in a TV writers' room or entertainment industry desk, from tips negotiating your benefits and rate, to finding value even when things get dire.

Manager Communication, Assistant Work, and Staffing Starts – Paper Scraps Monthly (PT167)
January 26, 2020

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.

Finding Your Place in the Writers’ Room ft. Evelyn Yves (Katy Keene) (PT166)
January 13, 2020

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

Tell Us About Yourself: Crafting the Personal Pitch (PT165)
January 05, 2020

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.

The 2019 Paper Team Holiday Special (PT164)
December 23, 2019

Alex and Nick celebrate the end of 2019 by taking a look back at the last year of the decade, both for Paper Team and TV writing news, plus answering more of your questions, celebrating our fans, and announcing our 2020 plans for the podcast.

Writing Scripts That Go Viral ft. Jordan VanDina (Animaniacs/What Would Diplo Do) (PT163)
December 16, 2019

Alex and Nick are joined by Jordan VanDina, writer on the new Animaniacs TV show, the upcoming movie The Binge, and Weekend Scripts, to discuss generating scripts that go viral, leveraging online success to get work, plus the importance of a pasta pass.

WyldCats Table Read – Paper Team Live (PT162)
December 09, 2019

Alex and Nick host alongside Scriptd a live table read of JB June's WyldCats, the pilot script from one of their listeners. A cast of talented actors joins us to bring to life this episode, followed by a live Q&A and a feedback session with the writer.