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Award-winning writing school. Alums got 407 TV writing positions, published 1179 essays, stories & books & 178 fellowships post-class! linktr.ee/writingpadus LA, Online Joined March 2009-
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Congrats to the wildly talented Showrunner Louisa Levy on her hugely successful Amazon series OFF CAMPUS! We loved this elevated romcom based on Elle Kennedy's bestselling series. We feel fortunate to have had Louisa teach for us yrs ago! Head to amazon.com/Off-Campus-Sea… to watch
Huge thanks to our panelists from Fri.'s Fellowship Panel! CERTIFICATE PROGRAM peeps are invited to a networking hour w/ these gatekeepers. Join now! 👉mayfunshort=$40 off short classes, mayfun & mayfunplan=$100 off long classes. Head to writingpad.com/email/tv-sw-fe… to sign up!
Another successful TV Fellowship/Staffing Panel at Writing Pad 🥳 Thank you so much to Disney, Paramount, Warner Bros., Fox, Hillman Grad, Humanitas, Rideback RISE & WIF for the wonderful info & advice that was shared tonight ❤️
1 easy tip that Makiko James, Deputy Director of WIF, shared to improve your writing right now: read scripts! Get familiar with the structure, themes, POVs, & style of shows that you both are inspired by and ones that you aren't. Be curious about what you love (and don't)!
Our panelists' parting words: Lean into YOU! Don't be afraid to showcase your authentic self and dig deep to access what stories you like to write and where they come from. Tell the programs who you are rather than try to anticipate what they want to hear.
Didn't get in the first time? Keep reapplying! Liz Kelly (Director, Disney Writer's Program) encourages writers to show off how they've grown since the last cycle. Hone your skills, make connections, and showcase all you've done to move the needle.
Want to make your personal statement sparkle? Be open! Michael Svoboda, who runs the Hillman Grad Writing program, shares that you want your essay to be fresh and specific. Get specific about what shaped you as a writer and how it connects to the stories you want to tell.
Three quick tips for your samples to get you through the next round, according to Humanitas Program Manager, Daniel Plagens. 1. A strong first act (save your slow burn) 2. Dynamic main character 3. Balance story with your theme
Here's a tip from Joshua Walker, who oversees the Paramount Writers’ Mentoring Program, on making samples stand out: We want to be hooked right away and we’re looking for clarity of voice, uniqueness, and intention. Know the stories you want to tell and why they matter to you.
Hi! This is the Writing Pad Team. Tonight from 5-6 PM PDT is our Fellowship/Staffing Panel w/ the heads of the top fellowship programs: Disney, Paramount, Warner Bros., Fox, Hillman Grad, Humanitas, Rideback RISE & WIF. ✨Follow along for app advice, career wisdom & more gems!
Get the inside scoop on what these folks are looking for @ our FELLOWSHIP PANEL THIS Fri. 5/1 from 5-6pm PDT. Only $3. If you're having $ difficulties, email [email protected]. Sign up: writingpad.com/classes/fellow… maypril, mayprilplan=$85 off longies, maypril35=$35 off shorties
Check out this great tip for applying to the Disney Writing Program from Director Liz Kelly! Learn more at our FELLOWSHIP/STAFFING PANEL! NEXT Fri. 5/1: 5-6pm PDT. $3. We'll also interview Directors from Fox, Hillman Grad & Humanitas Head to writingpad.com/classes/fellow… to sign up!
Learn from gatekeepers: Disney, Fox, Humanitas, Hillman Grad, Women in Film @ our FELLOWSHIP/STAFFING PANEL Fri. 5/1: 5-6pm PDT, Online! $3! Go to writingpad.com/classes/fellow… to sign up! 👉 springflingshort=$35 off short classes, springfling, springflingplan=$85 off long classes.
Learn from gatekeepers of the most prestigious programs at our FELLOWSHIP/STAFFING PANEL Fri. 5/1 from 5-6pm PDT! Only $3! CERTIFICATE PROGRAM peeps only are invited to a networking hour. Need help w/ apps? Take Fellowship Bootcamp Mon. 4/27. Sign up @ writingpad.com/classes/fellow…
When it comes to romance, feelings are everything. Jess Brownell is a television writer, producer, and showrunner best known for her work with Shondaland, including her role as showrunner and executive producer for Bridgerton.
A scary feature can help you break in to the biz! Craft yours w/ scare scribe Cheryl Meyer (6 films incl. Hulu's #1, CARVED) starting Tues. 4/28! Sign up @ writingpad.com/classes/online… libraryluvshort=$35 off short classes and libraryluv or libraryluvplan=$85 off long classes
🏆Congrats to Padder J Martin on publishing a personal essay in HuffPost! 📚Wanna publish your own? Take one of our essay classes! 🏆Codes: springbreak or springbreakplan = $85 off long classes, springbreak35 = $35 off short ones. Head to writingpad.com/email/personal… to sign up!
What do THE PERFECT COUPLE, THE HANDMAID'S TALE & BRIDGERTON have in common? Co-EP's & writers from these shows teach TV Drama 1 at the Pad! Head to writingpad.com/email/tv-drama… to sign up! 👉Codes: heatwave35 =$35 off short classes, heatwave or heatwaveplan=$85 off long classes.
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Want your writing to pop? Here are 3 easy ways! Need help? Take SHORT STORY w/ Puschart Prize-winner Katherine or PERSONAL ESSAY w/ Modern Love alums Brett or Laura. Sign up @ writingpad.com/email/personal… superbloom or superbloomplan=$85 off longies & superbloom35=$35 off shorties
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