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Hope Across Time, Space and Violence: Jacob Estes on 'Don't Let Go'

September 12, 2019

Don’t Let Go, a new thriller from the producers of Get Out, centers around a series of phone calls a man receives from his niece following her death. In a context that bends space and time, the film explores our ability to change the future. Though l...

Vida' Writers Weigh In On What It’s Like To Be Part Of the Groundbreaking Show

September 11, 2019

In Hollywood, among writers’ rooms that have looked the same for generations, is a first-of-its-kind room full of purpose and identity. The Starz drama Vida about two Mexican-American siblings from East Los Angeles is in production on its third seaso...

Write On with Emmy®-Nominated 'The Handmaid's Tale' Showrunner Bruce Miller

September 10, 2019

Emmy-Nominated The Handmaid's Tale Showrunner Bruce Miller discusses how the show stays true to the original book, collaborating with Elisabeth Moss and the rest of the cast, what it takes to be a showrunner, and much more.

IT Chapter Two' Screenwriter Gary Dauberman on Adapting the Fan Favorite (SPOILERS!)

September 9, 2019

Screenwriter Gary Dauberman has made his living in horror. He is not only responsible for The Conjuring Universe spin-offs Annabelle and The Nun, but for penning 2017’s megahit It, based on Stephen King’s nightmare-inducing novel. The paperback versi...

Write On with Career Coach Carole Kirschner

September 4, 2019

Carole Kirschner is the creator of the CBS Diversity Writers Program, director of the WGA Showrunner training program, and a highly sought-after entertainment career coach. Carol discusses what it takes to get into the programs she is involved with, ...

Rising Through the Ranks: Asmita Paranjape

September 4, 2019

Brittany Runs a Marathon' And the New Type of Transformation Tale

August 29, 2019

Rising comedic talent Jillian Bell first garnered attention for repeatedly stealing scenes in the bro-tastic sitcom Workaholics (2011-2017), which led to starring roles in major comedies like 22 Jump Street (2014), Office Christmas Party (2016) and R...

Spec Spotlight: Gregg Hurwitz Sells 'Sweet Girl' to Netflix

August 28, 2019

According to New York Times best-selling thriller author and screenwriter Gregg Hurwitz, he and his writing partner, Philip Eisner, wanted to write a different kind of dark thriller.

Write On with Emmy®-Nominated Veep Showrunner David Mandel

August 27, 2019

Emmy-nominated showrunner David Mandel discusses crafting the final season of Veep, his experiences working on other shows including Curb Your Enthusiasm, Seinfeld, and Saturday Night Live, and much more.