50 episodes
The Diversity Hires The Diversity Hires, Sherman Payne, Shukree Tilghman
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- TV & Film
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4.9 • 83 Ratings
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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.
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THD 047: Screenwriter Commandments (part 2)
Shu and Sherm finish what they started! Part Two of the Screenwriter Commandments. Finally! Listen now!
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TDH 046: Screenwriter Commandments (part 1)
Shu and Sherm are setting truth in stone. Part One of the Screenwriter Commandments. Thou shalt write, write, write every day! and more... Listen now!
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TDH 045: Ideas that Slap
A picture is worth a thousand words, but what is an idea worth? Shu and Sherm break down what makes an idea worth pursuing in your writing, they discuss the difference between high concept and low concept ideas, and they discuss a slap that somehow we all felt. You know the one. Listen now!
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TDH 044: Adaptation
In this week’s episode, Shu and Sherm talk all about adaptations. They give you pointers on how to write a screenplay from existing source material and share their views on film and TV adaptations. Listen now!
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TDH 043: How to Get Your Show on TV (feat. Anil Kurian)
This week, Shu and Sherm talk to a Development Executive. Anil Kurian, Head of Development for G-Unit Film & Television, joins The Diversity Hires to discuss the development process from the perspective of an executive and gives new writers tips for getting their work recognized.
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TDH 042: Fuuuuuck (Crafting Scenes)
Shu and Sherm discuss the craft of screenwriting in this week’s episode about scenes. They give you practical advice on how to improve your writing and craft great scenes. They also weigh in on a Twitter debate about nepotism and whether or not Hollywood is a meritocracy. Listen!
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Whether interviews with industry veterans or sounding off on the craft of screenwriting and associated topics, the conversations on the Diversity Hires always leave you walking away with some view or insight that can only enhance your perspective and can't help but find a practical application.
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This is easy listening. Sherm and Shu are funny and insightful and impart so many writing tips that I feel like I could switch careers (I’m a nurse) and become a screenwriter! And their discussion if diversity in Hollywood is such a important one. Try it out and you will be hooked.