Applying to TV Writing Fellowships:
What Actually Matters
A FREE 60-minute strategy session on how to approach applications for programs like Paramount, Disney, and NBC
Here's what you need to know to put your best foot forward
If you’re applying to TV writing fellowships this cycle, it can be hard to know how to approach the materials—your samples, your essay, and the application as a whole.
In this session, I’ll walk through how I think about these applications, based on my experience in the Paramount (CBS) Writers Mentoring Program and the work I do now with writers.
In this session, we'll cover:
Writing Sample overview
How to think about your writing sample (and what it’s signaling)
Personal statement download
What your essay / personal statement is really doing
Cover Letter & Impact
How these applications are being read on the other side
Hosted by:
Steve Harper
I'm a TV writer / producer and creativity coach. My mission is to empower creators and storytellers to strengthen their writing and develop strategies to navigate the professional world with focus and joy.
Join the strategy session on Saturday, April 11th from 10 - 11 am PT
Fill out this form. Zoom link and other details will be sent to you on Friday.
Saturday's session is FREE
I’ll also be doing a 2.5-hour Application Intensive on Tuesday for those who want to go deeper.
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