Inside the Writers’ Room Tell All – Secrets, Successes, and Lots of Snacks

Have you ever wanted the inside scoop on what it’s really like to work in a TV writers’ room? Get full access through the eyes of a working television writer with over a decade of experience on some of your favorite TV franchises.

Most writers experience initiation by fire when joining their first writers’ room.

Since there’s no manual or list of rules to follow, navigating your way through your role can feel like a minefield.

You might be afraid of talking too much and upsetting the room or too scared to speak up and be shut down.

It’s not just about getting the staffing job, it’s about putting yourself in the best position to be a part of the team, impress the right people, and most importantly, keep your job.

Stage 32 is here to give you an insider look at the inner workings of a television writers’ room in this exclusive webinar, hosted by CASTLE, CSI CYBER, and NCIS NOLA scribe Kate Sargeant.

Kate has over 12 years of experience, working on some of the most recognizable television franchises, and was most recently staffed on the upcoming series OBLITERATED from the creator of COBRA KAI. she is here to share her mistakes and triumphs so that you can avoid her pitfalls and become a valuable staff writer.

From breaking the story through the final mix and everything in between, Kate has you covered as she walks you through:

• What you’ll see on your first day
• The differences between working on a new show and an established one
• Navigating meetings
• What are the unwritten rules of the writers’ room
• Understanding how rooms break the story together
• The day-to-day writing process
• Learning how to take notes and handle rewrites
• Who the major players are
• What are the most common pitfalls

Kate wants to unlock the secrets of these exclusive jobs as she provides the nuts and bolts of what your future will become when you’re staffed.

Instead of entering the room scared that one wrong move will end your dream, why not set yourself up for success?

PRAISE FOR KATE'S TEACHINGS:

"There was a lot of great information given as to what to expect when staffed in a writers room." -Louisa B.

"The webinar was great! I really enjoyed the way everything was organized and laid out. I do wish there was a little more time for the Q&A session as my questions didn't get answered. But overall it was excellent and very helpful." -Kathleen A.

"I had to leave the seminar before it was done so am very happy its recorded for later access. I was very impressed with Kate and her seminar. I thought she was an absolute powerhouse and came forward with an awesome structure and insightful information." -Sharon P.