5 Tips on How To Become A Screenwriter w/ Emmy-nominated Screenwriter Amy Aniobi.

Amy breaks down the 5 five things that will help you become a screenwriter for some of your favorite shows and what helped her to get her dream jobs! To see the full video become a patron here: / issarae
Amy Aniobi is an Executive Producer on HBO’s Emmy-nominated comedy, “Insecure,” starring Issa Rae. She also served as head writer/EP for season one of HBO stand-up special “2 Dope Queens,” and she has multiple projects in development, including two studio features, a limited series at HBO and two TV pilots. Amy recently directed the short film, "Honeymoon," which explores a new Nigerian couple's arranged marriage. She has also co-created, co-directed and starred in the web series, “Lisa and Amy Are Black,” created the web series, “The Slutty Years” and wrote for both seasons of “Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl.”
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[@91toinfinity]

This was so insightful! She uses clear and practical examples rather than just giving generic answers.

[@cmdp81]

I agree.

[@chicka6840]

Definitely!!!

[@NicholasAndrewRice]

We just came out with the first trailer to the script I wrote!:) check it out!:) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3uyoYp7gsaDhLM

[@lomarter1012]

Thank you so much. I just got an MFA in creative writing. It’s not easy trying to find a job in this field (especially because of my experience level, location and lack of network). Im in the process of creating a black owned production company that can provide opportunities for people like me. Much love and respect ✊🏾

[@dezistorm5228]

You are awesome blessings to you for that

[@rosesandloudmusic]

This is incredible! Do you have a email? I’d love to be a apart of it. I’m a black freelance writer..

[@endlesseverything460]

So cool! I would love to be apart of this. Can I Email you? We can build a network!!

[@umichgal1]

Same! I’d love to keep in touch.

[@NicholasAndrewRice]

We just came out with the first trailer to the script I wrote!:) check it out!:) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3uyoYp7gsaDhLM

[@kirbycomedyTV]

Thank you for this. I am a comedy writer. I'm claiming it now. I will write for television within the next 2 years.

[@SynFlowers]

Yeess girl!!! Speak it into existence

[@nyladorsey3512]

As you should amen gurl

[@ratbear7489]

Excitedly awaiting to see anything you write in the future!! Good luck on this journey :)

[@TokiEraaa]

Same here! Where are you at with that goal now?

[@kirbycomedyTV]

@@TokiEraaa I've been writing and producing my own content.

[@PrettyNici]

*taking notes* 📝

[@leolucky7570]

Saaaaaaame

[@AlatOnDemand]

Us sistas gotta create our own spaces ✊🏾

[@kiarasxworld6657]

This is amazing 🤯 I love how she dug into the questions and gave real step-by-step answers instead of surface-level information!

[@danieldhardman5388]

I wrote my first screenplay before ever taking a class in film school. I used books I bought and it came out pretty good for someone w no idea what I was doing. After film school, where I only took one screenwriting class, I knew I still had a lot to learn. After watching this video, two things I see I need to do is 1) join a writer's group, 2) network. This is a glimpse into what a writer's world looks like. I'm currently hot on the trail of a 30-yr retirement after which I hope to get back into entertainment. I hope by then I've filled all my squares and can maybe secure a spot in a writer's room. Good luck to all!

[@rosesandloudmusic]

Hello, I’m a freelance writer. Please send me your email so we can network.

[@danieldhardman5388]

So I think it's peculiar that @RosesAndLyrics is posting replies on many of the comments on this video asking for email info to network. Sounds 🐟-y, no?

[@NicholasAndrewRice]

We just came out with the first trailer to the script I wrote!:) check it out!:) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3uyoYp7gsaDhLM

[@neonpopcornstudios6901]

Did you to get it shoot?

[@danieldhardman5388]

@@neonpopcornstudios6901 No, never had any plans to really. At that stage in my writing development it was all for practice.

[@PureEstrogen]

The last tip is so valuable.

[@NicholasAndrewRice]

We just came out with the first trailer to the script I wrote!:) check it out!:) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3uyoYp7gsaDhLM

[@neonpopcornstudios6901]

This is awesome. Read the scripts of your favorite movies, learn about story writing and write...oh and finish writing too.

[@theholistichunny]

Her mini goals for the room are soooo real. I def did this my first few months in a room cuz I was soooo scared 😂😂

[@shawna_313]

How do you contractually make sure the people you’re meeting don’t try and steal your ideas?

[@lcgundoe]

Get your copyrights or trademarks in order. Keep memos on meetings.

[@keilahwhitaker9830]

Ah I'm a film student from Dallas!!! Screenwriting has definitely become my favorite and pitching is hard asf, but she totally broke everything down in a down-to-earth realistic way! Thank You!

[@jrichie3799]

A vessel of knowledge i like "the note behind the note" you can even apply it to life in general.

[@jeebydeeby]

she's really dropping a lot of gems, this is the content pushing me over the edge to check the patreon prices... aaand wow is that reasonable, i'm in

[@kirbysaid]

Thank you so much! Love that you break down what goes into a general meeting, and the difference between managers and agents. These tips are super helpful

[@sabinakhonakbarova199]

From my childhood, I was dreaming about becoming a screenwriter. I participated in several contests while studying in school and at university. Although I always knew what I want to do, I got Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Engineering. Currently, I feel like I am doing the wrong thing with my life, because it does not make sense to me when people know what they love, though do something very different. This video is the first tiny step towards my dream. I would love to have friends who love screenwriting as much as I do. Please leave a comment if you want to become a part of my network! :) Also good luck to everyone! I know you can do it!

[@BrokenYarns]

Hey i

[@esinart93]

I am in the same position. All I ever wanted to do when I was growing up was be a writer. I’d write sequels to my favorite movies, and turn my favorite tv shows into fiction novels lol. My dad worked at the school Drumline was filmed at and he sent me a copy of the script, which I carried everywhere. But the older I got I let outside influences talk me into having a “real” job with security and benefits. So I majored in business and now I’m miserable at my current job and my health is flipped upside down because of it. It’s not too late for us, timing is everything and it’s time!

[@KRenee007]

Thanks for the tea sis!

[@wakandaforever616]

Omg ty for these nuggets of information. I love this♥️♥️♥️

[@shardeeve55]

This is everything!! 😊 I loved every second.

[@ashleybrevil]

Love this!

[@prettyporschea8876]

Omg I needed this!!!! Thank you so much!

[@AvocadoHoney]

Thank you so much for this! I’m currently working on a few scripts and this video just gave me a very needed confidence boost! 🙏🏿

[@chystudiosinc]

This is incredible information, thank you for sharing!

[@shaq1001]

NEEDED THIS THANKS

[@oldsoulism94]

Thanks so much I needed this!

[@vanessab.3471]

Thank you. Super helpful!

[@zabssoutherngirl2019]

Thank you so much for this. I'm currently working on the 2nd draft of my first tv script and working on other ideas. I needed this!❤

[@leolucky7570]

Note behind the note

[@alexandraboone3255]

This was very informative and entertaining. Great video.

[@Drewmac2012]

Thank you so much for these thoughts and insights. I’m considering transitioning to a career in writing and these have been some very timely and crucial lessons for me. Thanks again.

[@Zuluisms]

Thank you SO MUCH for this video. The information is actually INFORMATIVE as opposed to many, many others I've come across. Thank you so much Amy for taking the time to share so much of your knowledge ad know how with us here. You are all loved and adored!

[@charmaineappiah4070]

love this, it's amazing. Great, advise.

[@foyevision]

This was great information. Thanks for sharing!

[@AskLovelyIgniteTheChange]

Thank you for this Queen🥰🥰🥰

[@JessicaDanielleT]

This was awesome! ❤️

[@darnitahoward6959]

Grateful for this video and words of guidance

[@isabellerogers7678]

Thank you so much Amy for your gracious sharing...this is so helpful! You're making the entertainment industry a better place for everyone.

[@isabellerogers7678]

Also I wanted to ask: what kind of pre-representation work did you do? Can you work in a writers' room without an agent/manager?

[@auntieayla2310]

So many gems!

[@porshaj.9897]

Thank you for the information

[@SoCreate]

Love her tip about finding your network!

[@AngelVOPro]

Thank you.... very helpful information.

[@leolucky7570]

Because no one in Hollywood wears suits except agents😂

[@larrystevens9108]

Thank you, Queens.

[@saffirechanning7286]

Writing is a SERIOUS PASSION of mine! My DREAM JOB would be writing for one of the CBS TV daytime dramas! Oh YEAH, I would LOVE doin' that! How does that work? I assume there are writers who write the daily teleplays while others write the character dialog. I also guess that knowing something about psychology would help ENHANCE your writing skills?

[@kennethchemwok9776]

I love this info soo much 💙💙💙👌🏾👌🏾

[@Jujucsc]

Insecure ❤️Holla atcha girl! I’m ready to wooork!!! #audition 🙏🏾

[@Rocketscienceshorts]

Amazing!

[@leolucky7570]

I love this

[@reginayfavors]

There are so many nuggets in this that you have to watch it multiple times. I think it would be great if you were discussing this topic also from a board. Regardless, there are great points. Thank you.

[@braidedgirl757]

I looooove Trial and Error...one of my faves.

[@ProAtITDotCom]

Thank you...🙏🏽

[@MrASesay]

Dope!!!✊🏿

[@user-fg6ih4kk6b]

I don't subscribe to many (any) KZbin channels, but I felt, as eluded to in @91toinfinity's comment, that Issa Rae uses basic, everyday language (no technical terminology) to explain her suggested approach. I am a great judge of character; Issa's demeanor is warm and genuine. Unlike many instructional videos, where it feels like an instructional video (you'd think it should, after all), in this particular video clip I completely forgot it was intended for the masses because it really felt like she was addressing me directly (or was she?), which, in turn, led to me hanging on her every word. I am a firm believer in people being who they are, rather than pretentious and fake. That is what prompted my subscription to her channel. Thank you, Issa Rae. I found this very informative.

[@Jessanangel]

I love #AmyAniobi in the youtube show she did herself, too.

[@BeatsAndBras]

Amy, you’re so cute! Loved these tips, and YES doing the WORK is key! -Pozzie

[@dewey_beats]

the thing about the note behind the note was like ohhhhh damn 😅

[@CoilyCulture]

Where do you find writing gigs I’m in ATL and I don’t see many opportunities. Is it best to search in LA?

[@youknwbrandon]

How to you find an agent and a manager? Where do you go?

[@ShamaraMurray]

YOUKNWBRANDON Amy answered in the video, the representation will find you. I think it’s important to find professional writers or script editors to read your work and enter competitions - agents and managers are either judging finalist entries or will know someone who is a judge. This is what my strategy is, the right reps will find me buy also I’m working on visualising who my ideal manager and agent will be.

[@zabssoutherngirl2019]

Screencraft and The Script Lab has a list of agencies, boutique (small) and major, on their website. That would be a start...they also give advice on how to snag one.

[@reandrades]

❤️❤️❤️

[@brooklynbrownen7326]

I'm writing my first screen play i knw where I want to go with it but its coming out like a book,,,, if anyone knows a writer group please inform me

[@tia898]

12:06

[@youknwbrandon]

Should screenwriters move to LA?

[@HOORAEMedia]

I don't think you need to move to LA to start. You can start anywhere. Also she talks in the video about doing the work and the agent will find you! Make sure you check out the full video by becoming a patron.

[@alexbravo7683]

Brandon to Brenda: A study on works and networks inside the screenwriting industry

[@Glenentertainment]

❤❤❤❤❤❤👌

[@ja35511]

"Maybe work in features" :D

[@theekaa7705]

I hope I can make it but I'm kind of an idiot

[@TheStranger513]

Same lol.

[@jkgkuj]

Lol

[@leolucky7570]

Barometer

[@kaydenceking5548]

To everyone reading this Jesus loves you sm that He died for you! I pray you surrender to Him! Have a blessed day!! You’re so loved 💖💖 He is a God of free will and will only come in if you invite Him! Experience His love today, just say “ Lord Jesus right now i give you my life! Please come into my heart and forgive me of my sins. I want to know you”

[@danieldhardman5388]

Hey, no proselytizing on this feed. If I wanted to hear about this I'd go to church not KZbin.