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The Diversity Hires — TV & Film
The Diversity Hires

Two professional screenwriters living and working in LA discuss the craft, culture and business of writing for Film and TV from a decidedly Black point-of-view.

Copyright: © 2020 The Diversity Hires

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TDH 027: Inside the Writers' Room (feat. Tia Wren) Mar 10, 2021

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In this episode, Shu and Sherm flip the writers' room inside out and show you how it works. From "blue-skying" to "breaking the script", all things writers' room will be made clear.

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TDH SPECIAL: Best of Interviews Mar 03, 2021

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In week two of our Best Of series, we take the choice cuts of your favorite interviews and stuff them all into one episode! This episode has Kay Oyegun, Zahir McGhee, Rodney Barnes and more! Jump into this jambalaya now!

FEATURED GUESTS (in Alphabetical Order):
Alan B. McElroy (Star Trek Discovery) - TDH 014
Gina Atwater (Westworld) - TDH 002
Jamund Washington (Random Acts of Flyness) - TDH 004
Kay Oyegun (This Is Us, Queen Sugar) - TDH 008
Rodney Barnes (Everybody Hates Chris, The Boondocks) - TDH 023
Zahir McGhee (Scandal, Stumptown) - TDH 009

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TDH SPECIAL: Best of Screenwriting 101 Feb 24, 2021

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As the first part of our Best Of series, this episode is chock-full of cherrypicked advice from past chapters of TDH history on the basic craft of screenwriting. Learn how to write your first script (TDH 021), create compelling characters (TDH 015), craft dialogue (TDH 025) and revise your first draft (TDH 007) all in one episode! It's a one-stop-shop for screenwriting!

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TDH 026: Time Management Feb 17, 2021

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Where do you find the time to write? How do you juggle writing projects with other responsibilities? How do you manage multiple projects at once? How do you meet writing deadlines in severe time crunches? The Diversity Hires have the answers to these questions and many more on this week's episode!

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TDH 025: Dialogue Feb 10, 2021

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Sherm and Shu break down the art of writing dialogue. What makes dialogue feel real? How do you utilize Black vernacular without being corny? And how do you write those big, memorable emotional speeches you find in shows like THIS IS US? Answers to all of these questions and many, many more. CLICK PLAY NOW!

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TDH 024: Development Hell Feb 03, 2021

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This week The Diversity Hires do a deep dive into the world of Hollywood development. Learn how screenwriters navigate the perilous world of bake-offs, rewrites, producer relationships, studio notes, and much more. The fellas take you on a journey from idea to script to the GREEN LIGHT!

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TDH 023: Rodney Barnes - An American Saga Jan 27, 2021

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Wutang: An American Saga, The Boondocks, Everybody Hates Chris, American Gods, My Wife and Kids, Tiger, the list goes on and on. From comedies to comic books, dramas, horrors and everything in between, Rodney Barnes has done it, and done it well. Listen now to hear the legend speak!

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TDH 022: The Art of The Meeting Jan 20, 2021

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What is a general meeting? How is that different from a pitch meeting or a production meeting? How should you conduct yourself in general meetings? The Diversity Hires have the answers in this week's episode!

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TDH 021: Writing Your First Script Jan 13, 2021

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In this episode, The Diversity Hires tell you what it takes to put pen to paper and get the damn thing done. RIP MF DOOM!

TDH 020: Revenge of the Blerds (feat. Deric A. Hughes) Jan 06, 2021

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We're back and better than ever! Deric A. Hughes (Warehouse 13, Arrow, The Flash) joins The Diversity Hires in the first episode of 2021. They talk about being a Blerd (Black nerd), breaking in, comic books, writing programs, the WGA and more!

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