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New Writer's Weekly Question #2: In the Writer's Room?
Saturday, June 2, 2007
7:55:00 AM EDT
Apologies
I promised myself all day yesterday that I would post my second Writer's Weekly Question. All day. Then life took its course, and I went to sleep without having posted, so here I am posting as early as my waking can allow.
Thanks
I'd like to thank my friend Lady Lynn from the Teal Nation for the new look to the question's banner. Lady Lynn is a new found friend who is a mutual fan of the renaissance rock and roll band known as The Lost Boys (Karen's half-fictional friend, Black Rose Kate, may well be familiar with the lads as they hail from the year 1599. Oh, and there's another link to their website on the sidebar). If you're out there reading, thanks, Lynn!
Prologue
I fell in love with one of the new television series that NBC introduced last fall. No, it's not Heroes (although I do love that show), but Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. Technically, NBC cancelled this show early last winter, but the powers at the network have now seen fit to finish the season through the summer. Of course by now you're asking, "What does this have to do with the WWQuestion?"
I love this show because it shows people writing. In essence (and in case you missed this show), the show is about a comedy skit show (like SNL), and the things that go on behind the scenes before, during and after the show. The main character is a guy named Matt Albie who is the show's head writer. It's up to him and a group of eight people to put together skits that will be funny, on-topic, and bring in ratings. They literally have to race a clock (there is a big clock in Albie's office) to rehearsal and show time (the show is filmed live) each week.
This whole idea got me to thinking this week as I watched the show with Gina, and helped me cook up this week's Writer's Weekly Question.
New Writer's Weekly Question #2:
Have you ever worked in a writer's room? If so, what was it like and what were some of the dynamics that made it work, or not work. Was it a condusive environment for true creativity?
If not, would you want to work in a writer's room for a tv show or other endeavor like this? If so, why do you find it engaging? If not, why? Do you believe that true creativity can be attained in such an environment (since you've never worked in one, your answer will be theoretical, of course).
How to Answer the Writer's Weekly Question:
1. Post the answer in your journal or in my comments.
2. Leave a link to your journal answer, so all can enjoy it.
Anyone can participate in this meme. I like to hear what even non-writers have to say about the creative process.
I will respond on Sunday night!
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7:55:00 AM EDT
New Writer's Weekly Question #2: In the Writer's Room?
Apologies
I promised myself all day yesterday that I would post my second Writer's Weekly Question. All day. Then life took its course, and I went to sleep without having posted, so here I am posting as early as my waking can allow.
Thanks
I'd like to thank my friend Lady Lynn from the Teal Nation for the new look to the question's banner. Lady Lynn is a new found friend who is a mutual fan of the renaissance rock and roll band known as The Lost Boys (Karen's half-fictional friend, Black Rose Kate, may well be familiar with the lads as they hail from the year 1599. Oh, and there's another link to their website on the sidebar). If you're out there reading, thanks, Lynn!
Prologue
I fell in love with one of the new television series that NBC introduced last fall. No, it's not Heroes (although I do love that show), but Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. Technically, NBC cancelled this show early last winter, but the powers at the network have now seen fit to finish the season through the summer. Of course by now you're asking, "What does this have to do with the WWQuestion?"
I love this show because it shows people writing. In essence (and in case you missed this show), the show is about a comedy skit show (like SNL), and the things that go on behind the scenes before, during and after the show. The main character is a guy named Matt Albie who is the show's head writer. It's up to him and a group of eight people to put together skits that will be funny, on-topic, and bring in ratings. They literally have to race a clock (there is a big clock in Albie's office) to rehearsal and show time (the show is filmed live) each week.
This whole idea got me to thinking this week as I watched the show with Gina, and helped me cook up this week's Writer's Weekly Question.
New Writer's Weekly Question #2:
Have you ever worked in a writer's room? If so, what was it like and what were some of the dynamics that made it work, or not work. Was it a condusive environment for true creativity?
If not, would you want to work in a writer's room for a tv show or other endeavor like this? If so, why do you find it engaging? If not, why? Do you believe that true creativity can be attained in such an environment (since you've never worked in one, your answer will be theoretical, of course).
How to Answer the Writer's Weekly Question:
1. Post the answer in your journal or in my comments.
2. Leave a link to your journal answer, so all can enjoy it.
Anyone can participate in this meme. I like to hear what even non-writers have to say about the creative process.
I will respond on Sunday night!
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