Survivor: Hollywood – Emotional and Practical Realities of TV Writing (PT209)

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Paper Team

Alex Freedman & Nick Watson

211 episodes

9 months ago

Paper Team is a weekly podcast about television writing, becoming a TV writer, and everything in between. Hosted by Alex Freedman (@TVCalling) and Nick Watson (@_njwatson), every episode alternates between topics on the screenwriting craft (pilots, specs, story, character, etc.), and discussions about the TV business itself (breaking in, representation, networking, staffing, etc.). This is a podcast for anyone working their way into the entertainment industry, and everyone passionate about television.

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Survivor: Hollywood – Emotional and Practical Realities of TV Writing (PT209)

Paper Team

1 hour 2 minutes 25 seconds

4 years ago

Survivor: Hollywood – Emotional and Practical Realities of TV Writing (PT209)

Alex and Nick discuss the realities of sustaining a career as a TV writer, from financial and mental hardships, to professional and personal burnout.

What does "breaking in" really mean? What are the practical and emotional realities of being a TV writer? What are strategies we've found helpful for our own well-being? Why is taking care of your mental health so important for your work? How does social and professional burnout manifest? When should you quit the industry? How do you outwit, outplay, and outlast in the entertainment industry?

It's time for Survivor: Hollywood.

Content
1 - Realities of sustaining a TV writing career (00:01:31)
2 - Taking care of your mental health (00:30:23)
Resources and Next Week On (00:59:45)

Links
Julia Yorks' Twitter thread on career momentum
Finding Stability as a Nascent TV Writer ft. Julia Yorks (PT120)
Managing Finances as an Assistant & Staff Writer ft. Kiyong Kim (PT16)
Brittani Nichols' Twitter thread on TV writer pay disparity
Positive Mindset and Resilience in the Writers' Room ft. Rochée Jeffrey & April Shih (PT161)

Resources
WGA Career Longevity Committee
Mental Health Resources for Angelenos
"Happier in Hollywood" podcast

If you enjoy Paper Team, please consider supporting us on Patreon at paperteam.co/patreon! :)

You can find Paper Team on Twitter:
Alex - @TVCalling
Nick - @_njwatson
For any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co