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Latest Episodes

Positive Mindset and Resilience in the Writers’ Room ft. Rochée Jeffrey (SMILF/90210) & April Shih (You’re the Worst/Undone) (PT161)
December 02, 2019

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

Script Readiness, Contests, and Career Detours – Paper Scraps Monthly (PT160)
November 25, 2019

Alex and Nick answer your TV writing questions about contests, script readiness, and career detours. Plus, we look at some of the latest TV writing news about the WGA negotiating committee, speed-binging, and moving up the ladder.

Showrunning Daybreak ft. Aron Eli Coleite (PT159)
November 18, 2019

Alex and Nick invite Aron Eli Coleite, showrunner and co-creator of Netflix's Daybreak, to learn all about how he runs the post-apocalyptic dramedy. From staffing a writers' room to breaking stories, we take a look at what goes into creating the show.

Paper Tease Reveals – November Session (PT158)
November 04, 2019

Alex and Nick have their last Paper Tease session of 2019 by giving feedback on five more of your TV pilot teasers. Plus, we reveal the winner of our November 20 live table read, and share all the ticket information for this event.

Preemptive Specs, Political Tweets, and Peacock – Paper Scraps Monthly (PT157)
October 28, 2019

Alex and Nick answer your TV writing questions about political tweets, topic suggestions, and predicting fellowship specs. Plus, we catch up on some TV writing news, including the WGA election results, a new OTT service, and a TV crossover event.

TV Prose 201: Breaking Rules (PT156)
October 21, 2019

Alex and Nick delve into the nuances of editorializing on the page, and take a look at unconventional ways of breaking rules in your TV writing. What are unique tools to convey information in prose? When should you editorialize scene descriptions?

Paper Tease: Perspective – October Session (PT155)
October 14, 2019

Alex and Nick have another Paper Tease session and give feedback on five of your TV pilot teasers. Plus, we share some big Austin Film Festival news and we reveal the date of our next live event!

Writing Classic Multicams to Cable Darlings ft. Dan O’Keefe (Seinfeld/Veep) (PT154)
October 07, 2019

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.

Mindfulness, TV Musicals, and Development Hell – Paper Scraps Monthly (PT153)
September 30, 2019

Alex and Nick answer your TV writing questions about short-form content, musical scripts and the importance of mindfulness. Plus, we tackle some TV writing news, including writers' rooms development hell, pay disparities, and a potential spec renaissance.

From Comic-Book Adaptations to Action-Driven Content ft. Sue Chung (Agent Carter/The Brave) (PT152)
September 23, 2019

Alex and Nick invite Sue Chung, writer on Agent Carter, The Brave, and The Red Line, to discuss her experience working on TV dramas, including comic-book adaptations, limited series, and action-driven content.