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With such a short time frame from writing to airing, decisions must be made timely and mindfully when workng on TV

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Focus on what you can control, don't get caught up in reactions.

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Every show must end, and ending a show is the hardest part

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Once centralized, media outlets are now a diverse, fragmented network of competitors and subsidiaries

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The story behind the writing/ shooting of a series is highly followed in today's media

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An actor that can portray a writer's vision can make a show come alive

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Toxic power dynamics can create tension on a set and disrupt the crew's focus on the excellence of their work.

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One should be aware and mindful of ratings and critical feedback for their show. If you don't make money for your network / sponsor, you can be easily replaced

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"If a [network] senses a void in leadership, they will rush to fill it." -Shawn Ryan

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The quality of an episode is as important as the quality of the series.

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The quality of an episode is as important as the quality of the series.

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Reward returning viewers, but don't punish new viewers mid season.

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Don't assume criticism is automatically malicious

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Don't assume criticism is automatically malicious

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"I have a very dark sensibility. What I find acceptable, 90% of the populous does not find acceptable. I need somebody sometimes to say, 'Hey dude, that's too much.'" - Kurt Sutter

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It is important to be flexible and consider the suggestions of colleagues. It is equally important to draw the line when appropriate.

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"It seems to not matter how often you conquer a writing problem. The next writing problem will be the one that kills you." - Bill Brady

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Good writing makes a series' audience say "well darn it... if I wouldn't do the exact same thing" - Bill Brady

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"When there's not consensus... [between the writer, showrunner, lead actors, and the network]... that's when you make crappy TV." - David Nevins

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One's life has an influence on their writing

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One's life has an influence on their writing

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"...your life does, in fact, inform the kind of writing that you do."

-Janet Tamaro

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According to Bill Brady, you must close all other doors for a character in order to push them into a ridiculous scenario. The biggest challenge when writing a comedy series is finding a new ridiculous situation that viewers relate to.