The TV Writer's Room Survival Guide - Niceole Levy [FULL INTERVIEW]

[@foofighter467]

I got Niceole's book after this series of interviews and it has been wonderful so far! Thank you, Niceole and thank you Film Courage

[@filmcourage]

Great to hear! Love that you have found value here and even more value in her book!

[@cicisymonne6504]

So incredibly valuable! I feel like I went to film school with this one. Masterclass quality. Thanks Nicole & Film Courage for this much needed segment

[@wexwuthor1776]

First. Thanks for all you do Film Courage. When I make it big, I'll give you guys an interview for free.😂😂😂

[@RandomFF42]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing :) I love all the insights about what's happening in the writer's room, Niceole's methods and the story of how she came to be a writer -- very professional, friendly, direct and open.

[@arzabael]

She should be given a role on one of the shows she works on. Shes got organized quality. Memorable face/eyes, discerning gaze, assertive tone. Confidence and determination. And a dolphin

[@jonathangriffin8060]

I have noticed that she always recommended books on writing and directing. She never mentioned anything about KZbin videos on filmmaking/writing and directing for TV or film. She also forgot about the FOX Diversity Writers' Program.

[@filmcourage]

Interesting comment Jonathan. So much can be learned on KZbin.

[@thabangmakgalemele8730]

@Jonathan, if she didn’t value learning from a KZbin channel she wouldn’t be giving a two hour interview on one. Not everything needs to be said expressly.

[@chancelewis6514]

Once again, thank you this was incredibly helpful 😊

[@vdarr1]

I would love to write! It's like i have stories..just need to still my body and move that pen!!

[@PhantomFilmAustralia]

Everyone has ideas and stories. The hardest part is to sit and start-at least that's how it is for me. I found it easier to first write a synopsis-just a general description of the overall story with no detail. I then segment it and make brief short stories which pertain to the segments of the synopsis, not necessarily in order-provided that where I start and where I end align with the start and end of each segment. Then I entwine each story into a single piece. I found it far easier to assemble fragments into blocks and then assemble the blocks into the building, rather than constructing the entire building from fragments. For me, it's easier to fracture a linear narrative, each block can be coloured in detail that may have been neglected if I were to paint a full canvas, and the fulfillment of completing a short, colourful and detailed block gives me the drive, enthusiasm, and the creativity flow to completion. Then it's easy when it comes to the rewrite of the assembled first draft, as you can both be creative and objective when looking at the script as a whole.

[@vdarr1]

@@PhantomFilmAustralia well thank you! Tgat totally explains it...I now know why I only write short stories..tying them together seems to be the key to open more doors of adventure!!! I totally appreciate you taking the time.... This will be the best trip I have taken ..going forward into the depths of each pathway will prove to be extraordinary!!! Be blessed!!

[@filmcourage]

What do you love about this one?

[@katylee1914]

I already love her work ethic and willingness to try again - not even 10 minutes in.

[@Chandnfx]

Hey , plz Make a lecture video on The combination Of Story structures like 3 act structure + hero's journey , Etc etc

[@j.b.c.a.]

The Writer's Room Survival Guide is a *great* book. I read it because I saw Niceole being really good at explaining this stuff in these interviews, and I was just blown away by it. I think I'll have to re-read the chapter on lunch orders though.

[@Sketching4Sanity]

LOVE ✊🏿

[@UncleBernhard]

How do you deal with farting in the writer's room? I am a big farter, and i am worried that this might turn off the other writers in the room.

[@brandonm8479]

The best advice would be to work on a technique that allows the fart to exit silently and if it happens to stink, blame the person who speaks on the stench.

[@thabangmakgalemele8730]

@@brandonm8479🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sophiakharbanda]

51:30

[@thefriendlyaspie7984]

sounds like you talk very one sided, its your preference, there is no the best show, maybe you love it and you think like that.

[@DenelsiaWalker]

"The Banker" led me here.

[@filmcourage]

Nice!