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throwaway-reader- t1_iwrc7cx wrote

Hi Taffy, loved reading Fleishman, and I’m wondering as this was your first show: how did you choose the writer’s room? Did you work with any first time TV writers, and would you do so again? I’m looking to break into that world, and I’m so excited to watch the show!

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FX_Networks OP t1_iwrfj3g wrote

Great question! I didn't have a writers' room. I had a mini room when I was breaking the story, but I wrote all the scripts but one by myself. I think I'm too prone to wanting people to like me to do the thing where you write over someone else's script. Plus, this was such an intimate story, told so in my voice, it felt right to do it on my own. But I know so many people who are always looking for first-time writers. Have you considered trying to get a writers' assistant job? Being in the room helps, and I think it's the first step for a lot of people you think of when you think of TV writers. I'm rooting for you! — Taffy

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throwaway-reader- t1_iwrgyyf wrote

Makes sense for such a well-written novel -- glad to hear your voice will be preserved! And I'll look into that for sure, although I am not sure how feasible it would be in my current sitch -- truth be told, I have a full-time editing role at a Well Known Website in New York, and I am unsure how to leave that stability or pursue TV simultaneously. Are assistant roles typically full time or LA based? Feels like my company wouldn't be thrilled if I pursued that on the side, unfortunately.

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