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How to Break In If You're Not in L.A.
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PRIMETIME: How To Break In If You're NOT in L.A.

By Chad GervichJun 1, 2017
A TV writer trying to get his episode to air.
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PRIMETIME: How Do I Submit My Scripts to TV Shows?

By Chad GervichMay 31, 2016
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3 Tips on How To Manage Literary Agents

By Chad GervichMar 13, 2014
A sample coverage prototype
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PrimeTime: Your Questions About Readers ... ANSWERED!

By Chad GervichDec 5, 2011
A walker who just read an out-of-date spec.
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PrimeTime: How Current Should My TV Spec Be ... and How Do I Keep It That Way?

By Chad GervichNov 21, 2011
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PrimeTime: From Middle School to Hollywood ... How Do I Get There?

By Chad GervichNov 14, 2011
Not the best example of how to start a screenwriting career.
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PrimeTime: If You Hate TV, Why Do You Want to Write It?

By Chad GervichOct 31, 2011
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PrimeTime: Do Late-Night Shows Require Agent-Only Submissions?

By Chad GervichOct 24, 2011
If you can't solve provlems with your own application, you'll never convince an employer you can solve THEIRS.
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PrimeTime: Cement Your School Situation BEFORE Applying For Internships

By Chad GervichOct 17, 2011
This idiot will never get hired.
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PrimeTime: What Kind of Business Cards Should Writers Have?

By Chad GervichOct 3, 2011
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PrimeTime: Pilot Page-length and Pitching to News Shows

By Chad GervichSep 26, 2011
You want your pilot to look as good as it possibly can.
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PrimeTime: Should I Shoot My Pilot on Spec?

By Chad GervichSep 19, 2011
It's fine for your show to mix architectural styles, as long as you understand how and why it works.
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PrimeTime: Is It Possible To Create a TV Show That Mixes Genres?

By Chad GervichSep 12, 2011
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PrimeTime: How Do I Find a Job in L.A. ... Before Moving to L.A.?

By Chad GervichAug 29, 2011
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PrimeTime: How Much Money Should I Save to Move to L.A.?

By Chad GervichAug 22, 2011
Every story is a road trip ... emotionally speaking.
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PrimeTime: How Much Should Characters Change in My Pilot?

By Chad GervichAug 15, 2011
A bloody good spec?
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PrimeTime: 8 Great Books to Help You Break in ... and When to Write a Novelty Spec

By Chad GervichAug 1, 2011
Familiar idea, fresh perspective
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PrimeTime: How To Find a Writing Partner ... and Why You Shouldn't Hire Someone Else to Pitch Your Ideas

By Chad GervichJul 25, 2011
Too long for a half-hour single-cam?
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PrimeTime: Wanna Be A Writer? Get In the Game or Go Home. (Also: Comedy Writing Programs and Pilot Page Counts.)

By Chad GervichJul 18, 2011
To spec or not to spec ... that is the question.
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PrimeTime: Hot Specs ... Hot Lunches ... and Pesky Brits

By Chad GervichJul 11, 2011
It's nice to be wanted... but hopefully your agents dress better.
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PrimeTime: How to Get an Agent & More of Your Agent Questions ... Answered!

By Chad GervichJul 4, 2011
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PrimeTime: How Do I Get an Agent? - Part Two

By Chad GervichJun 28, 2011
How do you make yourself attractive to this guy?
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PrimeTime: How Do I Get An Agent? – Part One

By Chad GervichJun 20, 2011
protecting your work
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PrimeTime: The Truth About Protecting Your Work

By Chad GervichJun 6, 2011
Busted.
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PRIMETIME: Using CAPS in a Spec Script... and How Ready Should a Sizzle Reel Be Before Pitching?

By Chad GervichMay 30, 2011
Even TV shows can be too top-heavy.
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PRIMETIME: If I Partner with a Producer, How Much Compensation Should They Receive?

By Chad GervichMay 23, 2011
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PRIMETIME: It's Upfronts Week! (What the Hell Does That Mean?)

By Chad GervichMay 16, 2011
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PRIMETIME: How Should I Prep a Reality Show Pitch?

By Chad GervichMay 9, 2011
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PRIMETIME: 10 Cool Things on the Web (for screenwriters, fans, and other literary types)

By Chad GervichMay 3, 2011
Wrong kind of franchise... but still the best fries.
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PRIMETIME: Should I Hire a TV Expert To Help With My Movie Script?

By Chad GervichApr 25, 2011
Wanna network with professional screenwriters? Try here.
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PRIMETIME: Using or Starting a Writers Group

By Chad GervichApr 19, 2011
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PRIMETIME: Getting Your First Job In Hollywood

By Chad GervichApr 12, 2011
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PRIMETIME: Am I Too Old To Become a Screenwriter?

By Chad GervichApr 4, 2011
I may be the right show for you... and I may not.
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PRIMETIME: How Can I Be a Guest Expert on Talk or Reality Shows?

By Chad GervichMar 25, 2011
Wanna go to grad school?... This is the focus you need. (Plus, pictures with lasers are always cool.)
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PRIMETIME: Should I Go To GRAD SCHOOL To Become a TV Writer?

By Chad GervichMar 15, 2011
After Lately Chelsea Handler E!
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PRIMETIME: Why Winning a Contest Rarely Gives Your Script an Edge

By Chad GervichMar 4, 2011
Valuable life experiences can be found here...
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PRIMETIME: Finding Your Voice... and a Chat with TV Exec/Author Jen Grisanti

By Chad GervichFeb 25, 2011
Learn how to become a screenwriter with Chad Gervich who gives expert advice for those contemplating going to college and developing a future screenwriting career.
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PRIMETIME: How to Become a Screenwriter: Should I Go to College to Become a Screenwriter?

By Chad GervichFeb 18, 2011
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PRIMETIME: Learn to Write TV with Screenwriting Legend Norman Steinberg

By Chad GervichFeb 15, 2011
Baby writers hoping to get their first TV staff job.
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PRIMETIME: Does Having an Agent Allow You to Live Outside L.A.?

By Chad GervichFeb 4, 2011
Underbelly Film Victoria TV series
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PRIMETIME: G'Day! TV Questions and Answers From Down Under...

By Chad GervichJan 28, 2011
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Why Shows Have So Many Producers... and Why You Should NOT Buy My Book

By Chad GervichJan 21, 2011
Dule Hill James Roday USA
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PRIMETIME: Why Some TV Stars Get "Producer" Credits... and How Important is Life Experience?

By Chad GervichJan 14, 2011
Black white imbalance
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PRIMETIME: Rebuttals & Smackdowns... Cool Websites... and a Question for YOU

By Chad GervichJan 7, 2011
William Shakespeare
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PRIMETIME: What's It Take to Greenlight a Serialized Drama?

By Chad GervichDec 24, 2010
Brain surgery surgeon doctor
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PRIMETIME: Does Hollywood Have a Place For Teen Screenwriters?

By Chad GervichDec 10, 2010
You can submit to websites and contests if you want... but you probably won't get where you're going.
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PRIMETIME: Living in L.A., Submitting to Websites-- Rebuttals and Guest Thoughts

By Chad GervichDec 4, 2010
Hollywood screenwriting contest website
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PRIMETIME: Should I Submit a TV Idea Via a Website? ...Also, My "Glee" Spec Needs a Celebrity!

By Chad GervichNov 26, 2010
Lost ABC TV show J.J. Abrams
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PrimeTime: I Can Write Better Than the Crap on TV! (... Can't I?)

By Chad GervichNov 19, 2010
Mike Royce stand-up comic comedy
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PRIMETIME: How Can A Rising Stand-Up Get Material To Agents?

By Chad GervichNov 12, 2010