May/June 2012 Issue
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Website of the Week
Writing Website of the Week
Published author Roz Morris' website covers a lot of topics about writing--some serious, some for fun. Either way, it's a site that's worth a few minutes of any writer's week. (I recommend following her on Twitter too.Nail Your Novel 
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Script Notes
“Script Notes” explores the craft and business of writing for film, television and new media. TV producer Chad Gervich takes a look at the latest Hollywood developments and what they mean for writers. He’ll also incorporate interviews and advice from some of the industry’s top players, from agents and execs to writers, directors and producers.
Breaking into Television: My Interview with Alex Epstein
Hey, folks– Just wanted to point you to an interview I recently did with Alex Epstein, TV writer and author of Crafty TV Writing: Thinking Inside the Box and Crafty Screenwriting: Writing … Read more
Happy Holidays, Movie Lovers!
Hey, everyone– First of all, huge thanks to Matt and Wendy for your super-nice comments after yesterday’s post! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate all you guys, and those comments … Read more
READER QUESTION: How Do I Write Fight Scenes?
Today’s reader question comes from Mel, who posted this in response to my review of Quantum of Solace, the new James Bond movie. Mel writes… “I… have been thinking about fight scenes. … Read more
Join Me for a XX Chat About TV… on the Internet
Hey, everyone– Just wanted to invite you all to tune in this Sunday, when I’ll be a special guest on The XX Factor, Susan Schofield and Kim Gruenenfelder‘s political/pop cultural Internet radio … Read more
PITCH WORKSHOP: CC's Feedback (Entry #8)
Hey, folks— I wanted to spend today responding to CC’s Pitch Workshop submission for her one-hour TV dramedy, Sarah Weekly. First of all—thanks again to CC for submitting to this! Whether you’re … Read more
PITCH WORKSHOP: Entry #9
Today’s Pitch Workshop submission comes from Wendy, who sends in a synopsis of her sitcom idea, Three-Two-One, to get some feedback from all you readers out there… Think Sex in the City meets … Read more
The WGA Unionizes "Best Week Ever" on VH1!
Hey, guys– Some good news from the war front of the Writers Guild‘s fight to organize reality TV… Best Week Ever, VH1‘s clip show hosted by Paul F. Tomkins, has joined the … Read more
READER QUESTION: How Will the New "Jay Leno Show" Make Any Money?
Hey, guys– Hope you’ve all had a good weekend! And thank you in advance for all the emails, questions, pitch workshop submissions, etc. I promise you– I’ll get to all of them… … Read more
Jay Leno & NBC: Smart Move… or Sheer Stupidity?
Hey, folks— I wanted to take a few minutes today to weigh in on what everyone seems to talking about this week… NBC’s announcement that Jay Leno is moving to primetime (10 … Read more
TV Interview… and a Book Excerpt
Hey, guys– Just wanted to point you to an interview I did last week with Mediabistro… we talked about everything from breaking into television and producing your first show to how the … Read more