Paper Scraps Monthly – Branding Samples, Manager Opinions, and OTTs (PT145)

Alex and Nick look at the latest TV writing news and answer your questions about classes, branding yourself as a nascent writer, and advice about managers.

Plus, we announce the return of a fan-favorite segment and we need your help for a very special episode.

Announcements
1 - Paper Tease is back! If you'd like a chance to get feedback on the teaser of your TV pilot, you can now submit it at http://paperteam.co/teaser

2 - We need your help for our 150th episode! Do you have a favorite Paper Team moment, guest, or episode? Send us your suggestions at [email protected] to be featured during our milestone event.

Content
Announcements: Mentorship update, the return of Paper Tease, and our 150th episode (00:28)
Audience Questions: TV writing classes, branding, and managers (05:08)
TV Writing News: Big Little Lies drama and new OTTs (21:09)

Links
Paper Team Mentorship Updates on Patreon
Should You Pay for TV Writing Education? (PT19)
TV Writing Resources We Use (PT139)
Comedy v. Drama II: Blurred Lines (PT143)
"Inside Andrea Arnold’s Loss of Creative Control" - IndieWire
"WarnerMedia confirms its Netflix rival will be called HBO Max" - The Verge
"Disney Unplugs FX Plus Subscription Service After Fox Merger" - Deadline

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Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode.

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Nick - @_njwatson
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