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Write On with Matt Dy of Lit Entertainment Group

August 13, 2019

Literary manager Matt Dy discusses his tenure at Austin Film Festival as their contest director, why he made the move to Los Angeles to join the team at Lit Entertainment Group and more.

Write On with 'The Nightingale' Writer-Director Jennifer Kent

August 6, 2019

Writer-director Jennifer Kent discusses why she wanted to tell this story, subverting audience expectations, her research process and more.

Write On with Graphic Novelist Debbie Lynn Smith of Kymera Press

July 31, 2019

Graphic novelist and founder of Kymera Press Debbie Lynn Smith discusses her transition from novelist to television writer to graphic novelist, how she manages the global team at Kymera, her recent deal with The Smithsonian and more.

#BeTheChange - Write On with Screenwriter Teresa Huang

July 23, 2019

Writer-Producer-Actress Teresa Huang discusses her early start in activism, the role she sees People of Color playing in the current WGA negotiations, The Breakthrough Reading Series she co-founded and much more.

Write On with 'Chambers' Creator Leah Rachel

July 16, 2019

Chambers creator Leah Rachel discusses the inspirations for the show, working with Netflix, the show's inclusive approach to its characters and more.

Write On with 'Trinkets' Co-Creators Emily Meyer and Amy Andelson

July 9, 2019

Trinkets co-creators Emily Meyer and Amy Andelson discuss the life and death stakes of being a teenager, how they balance the different tones on the show, their writing process as partners and more. The Netflix series about an unexpected friendship t...

Write On with 'Nice Tan' Creator Carla Lee

July 2, 2019

Nice Tan creator Carla Lee discusses how she became a creator, Nice Tan's mission, the Seed & Spark campaign to shoot the pilot and more.

Write On with 'Murder Mystery' Writer James Vanderbilt

June 25, 2019

James Vanderbilt discusses Murder Mystery's record-breaking weekend on Netflix, his influences when writing the script, his writing process and much more.

Write On with 'Bodyguard' Creator and Showrunner Jed Mercurio

May 30, 2019

Bodyguard creator and showrunner Jed Mercurio discusses his transition from medical doctor to television writer, his blending of the factual and imaginative details in the show, and following the instincts of your inner-writer.