Emmy Award-Winner Nick Wootton is the reassuring voice we all need to hear; he's fabulously successful, AND he wrestles with the same demons all creatives do!  

Nick is a writer and executive producer for network television shows like NYPD Blue, Law and Order, and Stumptown (just to name a few). 

 

Plus, he's just about the nicest, most generous guy you could ever hope to meet… honestly, I want him to be my friend – and you will too, especially after you hear his honest take on writing for television.

 

In this episode, Nick talks about being branded as a writer for network television and what it means to change the narrative of the creative work you do. He emphasizes the idea that expansion beyond the scope of work you've been recognized for requires taking action – and not just thinking about it.

Drawing from Nick's wealth of experience pitching and producing television, we get into a frank discussion about how to combat stage fright and nerves while also staying true to your purpose. Nick speaks to his experience working with actors as a writer, so actors take note of ways to bolster up in the audition room.

 

If you ever plan to pitch or produce ANYTHING, don't miss this episode to hear his intimate relationship with creativity – plus the essential actions every creative must take if they want to be successful.

CLOSER LOOK & TAKEAWAYS

• The #1 Thing that gets in the way of writers being successful and how to keep an eye on your “competition”
• How to rebrand yourself in your  industry
• Find confidence in pitches – no matter the size of the project
• Why the actor always needs to be in the writer’s head
• The close-ended nature of network vs. open-ended nature of cable/streaming shows
• How deadlines drive his work
• Why accountability (sometimes from unusual places!) is key to successful completing creative work

 

Watch the uncut behind-the-scenes video of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca

 

CONNECT WITH NICK

Nick’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0941370/ 

 

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