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Write On with 'Ramy' Creator Ramy Youssef

July 10, 2020

Ramy creator Ramy Youssef discusses finding the comedy in life's struggles, mining universal truths from experiences, and more.

Denim Richards on Writing 'The Zoo'

July 9, 2020

According to actor-writer-director Denim Richards, “The arts chose me, I didn’t choose the arts.”

5 Takeaways: The Babysitters-Club on Netflix

July 8, 2020

While 2020 has been unexpected, to put it kindly, sometimes wholesome content comes along that feels like the balm we all need. The Baby-Sitters Club is exactly that. If you are a woman of a certain age, it’s likely you devoured the original book ser...

Weekend Movie Takeaway: ‘Avatar 2’, ‘The Batman’ and ‘Mission: Impossible’ Set To Resume Production in Lands Far, Far Away

July 7, 2020

It's almost impossible to know just how deep into the COVID-19 crisis we are, with certain parts of the country beginning to re-open amidst skyrocketing numbers, and other parts walking back plans for societal re-engagement after re-opening led to sp...

Write On with 'Dear White People' Creator Justin Simien

July 7, 2020

Dear White People creator Justin Simien discusses the themes and challenges the show deals with, the journey from crowdfunded Indy feature film to Netflix show, his advice to young writers, and more.

Fast Five: Animation Booms, Latinx Writers Get Blind Script Deals at Hulu, and Walmart Is The New Drive-In

July 6, 2020

Everything old is new again! 90s animation, Alfred Hitchcock, and drive-in movie theaters are all making their glorious returns thanks to the new normal we’re living in. It may be some time before we can watch a new release in the theaters, but prett...

Weekend Writing Inspiration: 4 Ways to Strengthen Conflict in Your Script

July 2, 2020

When your screenplay is falling flat, sagging in the middle, or you’re not getting the traction you want with the scripts you’re submitting, consider how well you’re expressing conflict in your story. Though it might seem obvious, scriptwriters often...

Carole Kirschner on Making An Impact During Your Fellowship Interviews

July 2, 2020

Carole Kirschner conducts a mock fellowship interview for our audience, answers their questions, and more!

Write On with Apple's 'Defending Jacob' Creator and Executive Producer Mark Bomback

July 1, 2020

Defending Jacob creator and executive producer Mark Bomback discusses finding the right balance of thriller elements and domestic drama in the show, his work on the critically acclaimed Planet of the Apes film, his advice to writers just starting out...