How to Stand Out to Showrunners and Land a TV Writing Job

[Shore Scripts]

Stand out among the crowd View in browser POV: You’re a writer, and you want to get a job writing television, but you don’t know where to start.  For the coveted TV staff writer gig, you won’t find a job posting detailing the experience and special skills you’ll need. Instead, aspiring writers need to demonstrate their value to the people running the show: the Showrunners. Showrunners, the creatives behind the scenes bringing their vision to our television screens, are in charge of building their writer’s rooms based on their specific needs and preferences. So, what do they look for in their writing staff, and what do aspiring writers need to know to be prepared for their shot? READ MORE MEET THE SHOWRUNNERS IN OUR TV WRITER PROGRAM! Break into TV writing faster with the Shore Scripts TV Writer Mentorship Program—an exclusive opportunity designed to help you get staffed or sell your pilot. This isn’t a typical contest. It’s a career-launching experience that gives you direct access to the people who actually hire TV writers. Meet with Showrunner Jess Brownell (BRIDGERTON) and get an inside look at what it takes to run one of the world’s biggest TV phenomena. Learn how she navigates producing a global hit, leading a writers’ room, and bringing a period drama to life across the pond – plus, gain insight into what showrunners look for in writers and how stories come together behind the scenes. Meet with legendary Showrunner Beth Schwartz (ARROW, SWEET TOOTH, DEAD BOY DETECTIVES) Learn what really goes into showrunner meetings, what Beth looks for for in staff writers, how a writers’ room works – and if there’s time, we’ll host a mock writer’s room session where you break story on a pretend episode of a popular show! ENTER THE TV WRITERS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM TV SUCCESS sTORIES Helene Taylor was a Semi-Finalist with her TV Pilot, THE GRIFTER SISTERS, and has since signed with The Characters Agency.  “Shore Scripts reached out to me after placing in their contest and provided guidance in ways that gave me confidence in my work and elevated my projects. They stayed in touch for two years, encouraging my progress and circulating my work to managers. I’m grateful for their support during this transition from emerging to a working writer.” Shore Scripts https://www.shorescripts.com con...@shorescripts.com You received this email because you signed up on our website or made a purchase from us. unsubscribe Update preferences