The audience wants to watch charismatic people solving moderately difficult problems, delivered in weekly doses with occasional short breaks. That was what the market *told us* over seven decades. It created international cultural dominance and enormous wealth. www.wsj.com/business/med...

This thread (by @doctorow.pluralistic.net) spurred me to finally order it. Highly worth your eyeballs' attention. bsky.app/profile/doct...

WRITERS: have an idea for a TV pilot? Want to turn it into a first draft of an outline? You can! Work husband @aaronvaccaro.bsky.social is teaching the upcoming #Televisionary virtual class & is even offering a special July 4th discount (he’s nice like that) Info below

hey friends, i've had some folx tell me that they have had difficulties finding my tutorial on "operational theme" or HOW TO CREATE GREAT PROTAGONISTS FOR TV SHOWS so i have uploaded a revised version to my site... go have a look! #screenwriting #tv #tvwriting okbjgm.weebly.com/uploads/3/1/...

Watching episode of ER from 2001. Dr. Chen & Dr. Carter are trying to diagnose an unconscious preschooler. Carter: “Could be measles.” Chen: “Measles? Have you ever seen measles?” Carter: “No, have you?” Chen: “Of course not, nobody’s seen measles.” So far backwards in such a short time.

🚨SAVE THE DATE | JULY 15🚨 The Westside Writers Meetup is back for the summer of fun! Join for this totally free IRL meetup for writers and industry folks of all experience levels. Introverts welcome!

Yooo I really sat down 6 yrs ago and wrote a lil story about a Black boy with magic and now my books are in bookstores worldwide. It’s not everyday you get to live out your childhood dream. #booksky

🎶 Monday to Sunday, we can turn a bookstore into a runway 🎶

hey world, let me reiterate, this is a dark time in showbiz: a time that screams for voices of calm, clarity and understanding amid the confusion. sadly, you get us! LISTEN! RATE! REVIEW! SUBSCRIBE! #screenwriting #screenwriter #tv #tvwriting #tvwriter #writer

Trump should show up here at the L.A. County ballot processing center because he’d learn within five minutes this is democracy in action, not some conspiracy.

When I'm stuck for a new TV or movie idea, I now think, "What's something I really don't like about something I love?" And a decent amount of the time, that leads me somewhere interesting. It's a great way to make something your own in a genre you're afraid might lead to cliches

People experiencing miscarriages in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position.

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What’s the number one thing to avoid in a Writers’ Room? Gossip. You don’t have to navigate Hollywood alone. I offer coaching for writers serious about breaking in: www.carolekirschner.com/coaching #EntertainmentIndustry #FilmIndustry #CareerAdvice #Filmmaking #Screenwriter #Screenwriting

My new show, THE BOROUGHS, is out now on Netfilx! It’s produced by the Duffer Bros (Stranger Things) and stars Alfred Molina, Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard, and Bill Pullman. Variety calls it: "delightful, heartbreaking, funny and endlessly fascinating." Please watch and smash the like button!

Thread, especially for writers. I myself would not be doing this.

What’s the secret to successful pitching? 🤔 Make it conversational. I’ve sat through hundreds of pitches — here’s what actually works: www.carolekirschner.com/pitching-ebook #EntertainmentIndustry #FilmIndustry #CareerAdvice #WritersNetwork #Filmmaking #Screenwriter #Screenwriting #Pitching

“Since 2020, the Mississippi Free Press has identified hundreds of polling-place changes and heard repeatedly from voters who said they did not receive notifications. In many cases, local officials did not update information on polling-place locations…”

An exciting life update: I am now an associate literary agent at @thetobiasagency.bsky.social … and I’m opening to queries! Send me all your weird, genre-mashing books; I’m currently open in several genres in Adult books, from horror and fantasy to romance and scifi. querytracker.net/query/4283

ICYMI: Check out my Forbes recap of this year's Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) gala, where EJAE, Audrey Nuna & REI AMI from KPop Demon Hunters were honored with the Trailblazer Award and performed "Golden" live! 💫😍 Happy AANHPI Heritage Month! ✌️ #AAPI #KPopDemonHunters #AsianAmerican

It's pubday for my debut picture book! Everyone come say hi to Edgar, a cat who knows his angles. With amazing illustrations by Rob Justus and published by @sourcebooks.bsky.social Kids, I hope you check out PAY ATTENTION TO ME! www.sourcebooks.com/978146423312...

Oh, while it's on my mind. If you're gonna partake in Free Comic Book Day at your local store tomorrow, and if you are able to, please buy something as well. Even if it's a single issue of Batman, that goes a long way to helping the store especially during these awful economic times.

Episode Five of SEE YOU IN HELL is out to the cast today, including two new members I think you'll be excited about when they're revealed soon...

WRITERS: Have a pilot idea you’d like to turn into an outline? Been hoping to fill your Monday nights by virtually meeting with other writers? I got you. Televisionary. Starts May 4th. #scriptsky #ScriptAnatomy scriptanatomy.com/product/2026...

Happy National Independent Bookstore Day! And a hearty thank you to the booksellers who curate books and host readings and connect readers and authors to one another 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾(Photo is at Reparations Club Bookstore, LA)

Don’t judge a book by its review count. I met a fellow indie crime author who exchanged books with me. He only had 1 review. Started reading & it’s damn good! Review count doesn’t = quality. Sometimes great books just haven’t been discovered yet. Give indie books a chance. #AuthorSky #BookSky

Thank you to the kind person who sent the book for my classroom! 📚✨ There wasn’t a note. Reading Forever Riley aloud feels like such a great way to kick off next year 🌟 I’m so excited to have this as the first new book in my classroom library as I move back to elementary. Thank you so much! 😊

Look who gets to explore the haunted mall a day early! Get your copy of DUNGEON CRAWL AT THE HAUNTED MALL, a new Choose Your Own Adventure by @jendiagammon.bsky.social, tomorrow!

It’s launch day for Even Steven! Steven wants everything to be perfectly even, but learns that sometimes things can be even, but not fair, or fair, but not even. Sharing is complicated! You can order anywhere books are sold. Signed copies available here: belmontbooks.com/book/9780593859001

I’ll just leave this here… writingandwhatnot.com/blog/diy-new...

With 23 years of continuous work as a letterer, and over 30 years of print/production experience, I’m now unable to find any new lettering work in comics. Please keep me in mind when staffing your creator-owned projects and please consider requesting me on your WFH projects 🙏

Listen up: I am one of those rare sex assault victims who actually took the guy who did it to court. It was a local scandal that put my initials on the front page of the local paper (not my whole name because I was a minor). You have no idea what happens to women on the stand or in the press.

Hello all, I'm thrilled to announce that the 2026-2027 Paramount Writers Mentoring Program is now open for submissions. The deadline is May 1st. You can find out more about the program and access the application here: www.paramount.com/writers-ment...

If you saw the Netflix #BTS documentary "BTS: The Return" & were surprised by how raw & eye-opening it was, check out my @vanityfair.com interview w/ director Bao Nguyen & co-producer Jane Cha Cutler about how they brought the film to life 👇 Enjoy! 🫰💜 #BTSTheReturn #BTSdoc #Netflix #BTSArmy #kpop

The WGA Negotiating Committee has unanimously approved a tentative agreement w the AMPTP for the 2026 MBA. This deal protects writers’ health plan & puts it on a sustainable path, builds on gains from 2023 & helps address free work challenges. Members will receive more info in coming days #WGAStrong

Ahhh you guys I just got my first cheque for TV writing!

Hello, I wrote a fun middle grade novel about ghosts, letting go, and chocolate gateau. It's called The Unfinished Business, and it's in shops now! bookshop.org/a/975/978164... www.amazon.com/dp/1646036751/

Want to learn how to structure your novel the way I do mine? We have live Saturday classes. We build community, work hard, and everyone's novel explodes into a kind of brilliance! www.uclaextension.edu/writing/crea...

HEY WRITERS (not just SF/F writers) HAVE YOU BEEN PROCRASTINATING ON MAKING YOUR ANTHROPIC SETTLEMENT CLAIM? SFWA is running a webinar event OPEN TO ALL WRITERS (not just members! not just SF/F writers!) on Thursday. Sign up here: www.sfwa.org/events/anthr...

We got a DM the other day with a fun request from a local family: Could we find this nice BART train operator who always waved and beeped at this special little rider? And if we found him, could we deliver him a thank you card!?  So we got to work …

#Duster won a @saturnawards.bsky.social for Best Action/Adventure TV Show! Congrats to our entire cast and crew for this incredible honor! So proud. deadline.com/2026/03/satu...

In accepting his WGA award, Stephen Colbert named and said something funny about each of his 20 writers so they’d be hired when his show ends 🥹 @wgaeast.bsky.social #WGAAwards

Oh yes! Let's talk about this! "A reasonable conclusion is that most screenplays submitted to the Black List website are competent but not exceptional, and those that are exceptional are quite rare (which roughly mirrors what most of us know instinctively if we’ve read a lot of screenplays)."

The best write-up I’ve read that voices what we’re all feeling. Reading Trump’s rambling this time is staggering. Worth a few minutes of your time and a repost.

Important thread

Austin area folks: Austin Animal Services is over capacity & needs help with foster & adopt. Additionally there is a Central Texas wide name your adoption fee event coming up, March 6-8. Please consider fostering if you can't adopt. Homes without children & pets are unicorn homes for some dogs.

Your personal essay for TV programs isn't filler—it's your third writing sample. Decision-makers (myself included) weigh essays heavily. A compelling, engaging story can be the difference between an interview and a pass. Give it real creative effort. #scriptsky

This 53 year old man who lived in my neighborhood w/no criminal record & who had been in the US for 30 years, was detained and thrown into a cold cell for days, caught pneumonia and COVID there and deported. He finally died. I am so angry. www.kptv.com/2026/02/21/n...

You’re writing a script about a killer shark, reach Act 3 and need to figure out how to kill this unkillable monster. What if it chomps on an oxygen tank and blows itself up? That could work but must be set up earlier. So this week’s #Scriptsky #Screenwriting thread is on PLANTS AND PAYOFFS. 🧵1