In the final episode of the year, Shu and Sherm shoot the sh*t with AKB about 2020. They talk about their favorite movies and TV shows, what screenwriting lessons they've learned, and what advice they have for newcomers wanting to write in 2021.

After discussing Mike Tyson, Shu and Sherm get into the nitty gritty of the roles of a TV writer from prep to production. Also, is Martin Lawrence the Black Lucille Ball?

The Diversity Hires discuss their qualms with ownership in the TV industry. Do screenwriters get a big enough piece of the pie? Is Shu really the Rodney Dangerfield of screenwriting?

The Diversity Hires answer your questions and also talk about what it means to be a dad in the industry!

Passive characters? Don't do that sh*t.

aRe YoU a ChArAcTeR wRiTeR oR a PlOt WrItEr?

Film and television writer Alan B. McElroy (Spawn, Star Trek: Discovery) has had a career spanning five decades, but by the looks of it, he's just getting started.

The Diversity Hires are joined by writer/director Mel Rodriguez, and together, they want to tell you that you belong.

Is LA the only place to be for a screenwriting career? Can you make it in another state? If you do make the move to LA, when is the best time? The Diversity Hires discuss making the big move in this week's episode!

Why getting representation might not mean what you think. What is the difference between a manager and an agent? What are the dynamics of having a writing partner? The Diversity Hires are joined by the dynamic writing duo Courtney and B, and together they have the answers!

Looking to The Diversity Hires for advice? Look somewhere else. We don’t know sh*t… except the sh*t we know.