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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.... more
FAQs about The Diversity Hires:How many episodes does The Diversity Hires have?The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.
March 10, 2021TDH 027: Inside the Writers' Room (feat. Tia Wren)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....more1h 6minPlay
March 03, 2021TDH SPECIAL: Best of InterviewsIn 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!...more1h 11minPlay
February 24, 2021TDH SPECIAL: Best of Screenwriting 101As 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!...more1hPlay
February 17, 2021TDH 026: Time ManagementWhere 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!...more1h 3minPlay
February 10, 2021TDH 025: DialogueSherm 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!...more1h 5minPlay
February 03, 2021TDH 024: Development HellThis 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!...more1h 14minPlay
January 27, 2021TDH 023: Rodney Barnes - An American SagaWutang: 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!...more1h 11minPlay
January 20, 2021TDH 022: The Art of The MeetingWhat 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!...more1h 8minPlay
January 13, 2021TDH 021: Writing Your First ScriptIn this episode, The Diversity Hires tell you what it takes to put pen to paper and get the damn thing done. RIP MF DOOM!...more1h 3minPlay
January 06, 2021TDH 020: Revenge of the Blerds (feat. Deric A. Hughes)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 breaking in, comic books, writing programs, the WGA and more!...more1h 20minPlay
FAQs about The Diversity Hires:How many episodes does The Diversity Hires have?The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.