I've been screenwriting professionally since 1996. My best year financially was 2017. My second-best was 2002.

Third-best was 1997!

I had an okay year last year, even with the strike. I was lucky.

I have a shot at this year being a very good year. Or it could be a disaster. I…

NEW on Series Business: Up to 35% of an agent's roster is unemployed as the staffing ladder returns, some TV writers have trouble finding a rep in this market and scribes who've lived through downturns offer advice. More The Ankler
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It took me 11 years as a professional tv/screenwriter to get my 1st green light & 3 years to develop, write, & produce my passion project limited series. Dream big. Keep going x

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In this edition of Series Business, Elaine Low speaks to top TV agents about what’s selling (“prestige-urals”) and what’s not (shows like The Bear).

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Love seeing the Conan O'Brien love blowing up so I'll tell my Conan O'Brien story. I was a summer intern at Late Night in 2005. Most interns only came in a couple days a week but I was there full-time as part of a special archival process to backup every episode for Conan. [1/6]

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Since Conan O'Brien is all over socials right now, here’s a clip that explains why - no matter how many people try and tear me down for “peddling hopium” - I continue to see the silver lining. From his farewell speech:

Three things I learned in public elementary school that I use all the time: how to set a table (like where the knife goes), how to wrap a present, and how to shake hands. Do they still teach this or is it just because I’m old?

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Plus we all struggle and this article is a cooling balm for the soul.

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.Melissa Joan Hart & guest Sean Astin reunite to chat about their hit Netflix series 'No Good Nick' & more! They reminisce about their on-screen chemistry & dive into fan-favorite roles like Rudy, Goonies, 50 First Dates & the epic Lord of the Rings saga!
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