by Kate J. Anderson | Nov 21, 2020 | Upcoming Event, Writing for TV
The news is out! Will Pascoe is going to be our Showrunner in Residence for the 2021 Scripted Series Lab. While this year’s selected group of participants prepare to enter the room in the new year, we asked Will to share some advice for emerging writers....
by Admin | Mar 10, 2020 | Interviews, Writing for Features, Writing for TV
As tv writers, it’s helpful to remember that we are ultimately writing for actors. We were very pleased to have Camille Sullivan generously visit the scripted series lab to share her perspective on engaging with the script as an actor: To paraphrase David...
by Kate J. Anderson | Feb 22, 2020 | Business of Screenwriting, Uncategorized, Writing for TV
As aspiring TV writers are busily preparing their applications for those highly coveted Writer Mentorship programs in L.A, I thought I would put together a collated list of recommended reading from three of the prestigious mentorships. For Canadian writers, I’m...
by Kate J. Anderson | Feb 13, 2020 | Business of Screenwriting, Uncategorized, Writing for Features, Writing for TV
How important is the title of your spec script? A great title is like a great first impression. It’s invaluable. Can a great movie or tv show get the attention it deserves with an unmemorable or confusing title? I doubt it! “Parasite” … The title is...
by Kate J. Anderson | Jan 28, 2020 | News and Events, Past Events, Writing for TV
A great evening was had by all last Saturday at our Q&A event with Maggie Bandur. (Malcolm in the Middle, Community, Galivant, Deadly Class) We would like to thank everyone who came out on such a dark January night to meet Maggie. Thanks also to host, Sabrina...
by Kate J. Anderson | Jan 7, 2020 | Uncategorized, Writing for Features, Writing for Short Film, Writing for TV, Writing Life
You’ve set up your general meeting with someone who can help your career. (In Vancouver we’d call that “a coffee!”) Our scripted series lab participants have come up with eight tips for your general meeting to make the most of...
