Alex and Nick answer your TV writing questions about episodic versus serialization, actor schedules, and fellowship specs.

Plus, we look at some TV business news tied to the coronavirus and the upcoming WGA-MBA negotiations.

NOTE: This episode was recorded before the current "shelter in place" orders.

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Content

Announcements and Shout-outs (00:51)

TV Writing Questions: Episodic v. serialized, actor schedules, fellowship specs (05:12)

TV Writing News: WGA-MBA negotiations and coronavirus (17:24)

Links

Javi's Twitter thread on serialization

The Art of the TV Episode (PT20)

Writing Episodic vs. Serialized TV (PT95)

Jeffrey's Twitter thread on scheduling

"WGA And AMPTP Set Date To Start Contract Talks" - Deadline

"SXSW 2020 canceled" - USA Today

"TV Academy Bans Audience Interaction With Talent at FYC Panels" - Variety

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