2 Writers Talking Shit

TV writer and Script Anatomy CEO Tawnya Benavides Bhattacharya shares her journey into a lasting television career and a whole lot of holiday spirit with an exclusive discount on the 2024 Pilotpalooza program starting in January! Pilotpalooza exclusive code: twowriters Enter the code in the cart and get 15% off your registration fees.

Adrian Todd Zuniga shares how he started Literary Death Match and how he transitioned into screen writing for TV, Film and popular video games.

Writer-director Sadé Sellers chats with us about her short film Picture which is currently having its run in the festival circuit.

Carole Kirschner has over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry from her time as a development executive to career coaching and creating CBS Diversity Institutes's Writer's Program. Carole also directs the WGA Showrunner's Training Program for TV writers.

Television writer Adam Lujan chats with us about his fellowship track, how the Nickelodeon fellowship prepared him for his first writers room and more tips you don't want to miss.

Executive producer and showrunner David H. Steinberg gives a master class on creating your own television show, from concept to set pieces to execution, pitching and more.

Roxy Shih drops by to chat about her journey from sociology major to film director, her advice to aspiring directors learning to protect their vision, how to find a compatible producer that is capable of bringing it to life, and more.

In this episode, producer and former Warner Brothers Discovery Access executive Elly Lachman gives us an inside look at writing fellowships. She offers tips on writing your spec and getting it read, what programs are looking for in an essay, how screenwriters can seek guidance from past alumni during the upcoming application season, and more! Authentic Storytelling  is a 6-week course led by both...

TV writer Kristina Thomas shares the journey of persistence and faith that took her into incredible programs like USC's graduate program, Film Independent's Project Involve and eventually landing a seat in the writers room for 'FBI' on CBS.

Literary Manager and producer Chris Coggins walks us through her journey from Escape Artist to Heroes and Villains Entertainment, how Black List script Meet Cute landed stars Pete Davidson and Kaley Cuoco, and her current obsession with pop psychology. www.thechriscoggins.com

Screenwriter Alexandra Tran chats about the script that got her on the coveted year-ending Black List, Barbie, 5 things to consider when looking for a manager, and more.

Our guest today is playwright-turned-screenwriter, Bixby Elliot . If you are curious about making the move from one creative endeavour to another, then this is the episode for you! We chat about the transition from writing for the stage to writing for the screen. We discuss graduate schools and MFAs in writing. If you want to apply for Julliard’s playwriting program, have at it.   This is the UCLA...

Writer-producer and actor Hilliard Guess takes a break from the picket line to impart his wisdom to our listeners. Hilliard shares how to pivot and sustain longevity in the entertainment industry, what struck filmmakers can do right now, and more.

Our guest today is "Billions" tv show writer and Renaissance man, Amadou Diallo .  Parish is coming soon to AMC. Watch Billions on Showtime. Mentorship Matters is an intensive, year-long mentorship program that pairs emerging writers of color with working TV showrunners. Subscribe for updates on their website. If this episode makes you hungry for cannolis and Italian cookies, you can ord...

TV writer and playwright Bernardo Cubria shares how his love for the theatre led to working with Gina Rodriguez, finding his place in his first writer’s room for Apple TV+’s Acapulco, being in the Sundance Screenwriters Lab, and how he manages to show up for his family throughout the journey. Go see Bernardo’s play that led to him working with Gina Rodriguez!  Crabs In A Bucket opens July 17th at...

Comedian and screenwriter Niles Abston discusses working on the hit tv show Dave and how he broke into the industry from his YouTube channel. Melanie Maras and Saeed Crumpler are working writers in Hollywood who share everything about what it means to be a writer and make it in the industry. Their in-depth interviews with industry professionals impart all the information they wish they had when st...

Literary manager and producer Jennifer Au stopped by to discuss the sticky topic of adapting intellectual property into a script, what an ideal client/manager relationship looks like, and what kind of voices appeal to her taste. Melanie Maras and Saeed Crumpler are working writers in Hollywood who share everything about what it means to be a writer and make it in the industry. Their in-depth inter...

'Chicago P.D.' writer Sean Collins-Smith shares how he transitioned from journalism to screenwriting, his advice on signing with (and firing!) a literary manager, and so much more. 2 Writers Talking Shit is hosted by Melanie Maras and Saeed Crumpler, working screenwriters in Hollywood who share everything about what it means to be a writer and make it in the industry. Their in-depth interv...

Screenwriter William Yu shares how he got on the Blacklist, his past experience in the Sundance Episodic Labs, and what it's like to be an NBC Fellow. 2 Writers Talking Shit is hosted by Melanie Maras and Saeed Crumpler, working screenwriters in Hollywood who share everything about what it means to be a writer and make it in the industry. Their in-depth interviews with industry professionals i...

Robert (Robbie) Wittstadt is a working writer and producer on popular television shows such as SWAT on CBS, The Get Down, Mad Dogs, and more. Robbie gives us an in-depth look at how his writing career has developed from assistant-to-the-writer’s-assistant to showrunner and the sacrifices he continually made to get to the full circle moment. 2 Writers Talking Shit is hosted by Melanie Maras and Sae...

Managers Audrey Knox and Corey Trent Ackerman take a break from their busy desks at The Cartel to chat with our hosts about the current state of the screenwriting industry, how to navigate a professional relationship with your team of reps, and how soon is too soon to call your reps back.  2 Writers Talking Shit is hosted by Melanie Maras and Saeed Crumpler, working screenwriters in Hollywood who...

Screenwriter, actress, and lover of waltz, Aydrea Walden stops by to drop actionable tips on writing, how to break into the industry, and spill all the tea on what it was like to co-write a Christmas movie with Saeed. Get your notes together before you hit play! 2 Writers Talking Shit is hosted by Melanie Maras and Saeed Crumpler, working writers in Hollywood who share everything about what it mea...

Saeed invites his literary manager Zack Zucker on the show to reveal the various ways writers can break into the industry, important considerations to make before taking on a writing partner, and so much more about the mysteries of successfully getting your writing career off the ground. Melanie Maras and Saeed Crumpler are working writers in Hollywood who share everything about what it means to b...

Actress-director-writer Lynn Chen, most well known for her television role on Grey's Anatomy, chats with Melanie and Saeed about her transition to writing and directing, her approach for auditions, and the importance of the #LynnChenSmile. Melanie Maras and Saeed Crumpler are working writers in Hollywood who share everything about what it means to be a writer and make it in the industry. Their in-...

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