All episodes of Scriptcast can now be found at www.scriptdreric.com/scriptcast *** The rumors are true – Script Doctor Eric and TV Wet Nurse Matt teamed up to start a screenwriting podcast. Titled “Scriptcast,” the show focuses on screenwriting for film and television. The first 55 episodes were recorded live at the UCLA Radio studio every Friday, […]
Another great post from TV Consultant Joey. Thanks Joey! -Eric **For the top shows of 2011, please see Joey’s new post: Top Shows of the 2011 Fall TV Season** Top 10 TV Shows of the 2010-2011 Season Since I do my annual movie list, it only seemed fair to weigh in on the current TV […]
Another post from TV Consultant Joey…And yes, I realize John August mentioned making playlists on his blog a little while back. Maybe it’s in the zeitgeist? -SDE Before writing a script, we all find a million things to do instead of facing that inevitable blank screen. My personal favorite: make a playlist. For every […]
As some of you television writers know, this year I recruited TV Consultant Joey to answer all Television questions on the site. Due to popular demand, we then set up a service so she could give notes and feedback on TV spec scripts and pilots. Since this was the first year of the service, we […]
Another television writing question answered by TV Consultant Joey Q: What’s the best genre for a television pilot? Networks and studios love procedurals (crime solving, medical cases, legal cases, etc.) because they allow a close-ended story every week and they repeat extremely well in syndication (e.g. Law & Order.) Writers, well, we love serials (Lost, […]
Produced screenwriter. Veteran script reader. Yes, I have a Ph.D. But it's in History. Seriously.