Screenwriting for Television by Isaiah Jeffers https://padlet.com/ijjeffers43/fn934dtevcoa6nkb Words of advice from successful TV writers/ producers en-us 2024-02-13 10:58:20 UTC 2024-02-17 02:53:03 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4fa.png Writing comedy organically ijjeffers43 https://padlet.com/ijjeffers43/fn934dtevcoa6nkb/wish/2883929819 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.

]]> 2024-02-14 20:01:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ijjeffers43/fn934dtevcoa6nkb/wish/2883929819 One's life has an influence on their writing ijjeffers43 https://padlet.com/ijjeffers43/fn934dtevcoa6nkb/wish/2883934105 "...your life does, in fact, inform the kind of writing that you do."

-Janet Tamaro

]]> 2024-02-14 20:06:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ijjeffers43/fn934dtevcoa6nkb/wish/2883934105 Consensus is Imperative ijjeffers43 https://padlet.com/ijjeffers43/fn934dtevcoa6nkb/wish/2883936915 "When there's not consensus... [between the writer, showrunner, lead actors, and the network]... that's when you make crappy TV." - David Nevins

]]> 2024-02-14 20:09:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ijjeffers43/fn934dtevcoa6nkb/wish/2883936915 Relatability for viewers ijjeffers43 https://padlet.com/ijjeffers43/fn934dtevcoa6nkb/wish/2883939057 Good writing makes a series' audience say "well darn it... if I wouldn't do the exact same thing" - Bill Brady

]]> 2024-02-14 20:11:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ijjeffers43/fn934dtevcoa6nkb/wish/2883939057 The unique challenge of series writing ijjeffers43 https://padlet.com/ijjeffers43/fn934dtevcoa6nkb/wish/2884950666 "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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It is important to be flexible and consider the suggestions of colleagues. It is equally important to draw the line when appropriate.

]]> 2024-02-15 16:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ijjeffers43/fn934dtevcoa6nkb/wish/2884980003 Don't assume criticism is automatically malicious ijjeffers43 https://padlet.com/ijjeffers43/fn934dtevcoa6nkb/wish/2884985777 "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

]]> 2024-02-15 16:24:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ijjeffers43/fn934dtevcoa6nkb/wish/2884985777 The quality of an episode is as important as the quality of the series. ijjeffers43 https://padlet.com/ijjeffers43/fn934dtevcoa6nkb/wish/2884990785 Reward returning viewers, but don't punish new viewers mid season.

]]> 2024-02-15 16:28:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ijjeffers43/fn934dtevcoa6nkb/wish/2884990785 Maintain Direction & Authority ijjeffers43 https://padlet.com/ijjeffers43/fn934dtevcoa6nkb/wish/2886463240 "If a [network] senses a void in leadership, they will rush to fill it." -Shawn Ryan

]]> 2024-02-16 23:22:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ijjeffers43/fn934dtevcoa6nkb/wish/2886463240 Understanding TV ratings ijjeffers43 https://padlet.com/ijjeffers43/fn934dtevcoa6nkb/wish/2886465316 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

]]> 2024-02-16 23:30:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ijjeffers43/fn934dtevcoa6nkb/wish/2886465316 Keeping order among a crew ijjeffers43 https://padlet.com/ijjeffers43/fn934dtevcoa6nkb/wish/2886468502 Toxic power dynamics can create tension on a set and disrupt the crew's focus on the excellence of their work.

]]> 2024-02-16 23:42:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ijjeffers43/fn934dtevcoa6nkb/wish/2886468502 Character/ Actor synergy ijjeffers43 https://padlet.com/ijjeffers43/fn934dtevcoa6nkb/wish/2886469148 An actor that can portray a writer's vision can make a show come alive

]]> 2024-02-16 23:45:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ijjeffers43/fn934dtevcoa6nkb/wish/2886469148 TV's 2nd hand value ijjeffers43 https://padlet.com/ijjeffers43/fn934dtevcoa6nkb/wish/2886472918 The story behind the writing/ shooting of a series is highly followed in today's media

]]> 2024-02-16 23:59:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ijjeffers43/fn934dtevcoa6nkb/wish/2886472918 Shift in media landscape ijjeffers43 https://padlet.com/ijjeffers43/fn934dtevcoa6nkb/wish/2886474173 Once centralized, media outlets are now a diverse, fragmented network of competitors and subsidiaries

]]> 2024-02-17 00:04:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ijjeffers43/fn934dtevcoa6nkb/wish/2886474173 The problem with continuity ijjeffers43 https://padlet.com/ijjeffers43/fn934dtevcoa6nkb/wish/2886474456 Every show must end, and ending a show is the hardest part

]]> 2024-02-17 00:05:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ijjeffers43/fn934dtevcoa6nkb/wish/2886474456 Realistic expectation ijjeffers43 https://padlet.com/ijjeffers43/fn934dtevcoa6nkb/wish/2886475470 Focus on what you can control, don't get caught up in reactions.

]]> 2024-02-17 00:09:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ijjeffers43/fn934dtevcoa6nkb/wish/2886475470 Decisiveness ijjeffers43 https://padlet.com/ijjeffers43/fn934dtevcoa6nkb/wish/2886480269 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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