Huge thanks to our fantastic Fellowship/Staffing Program panelists last Fri.,VP’s, Directors, & Managers of some of the top programs: Disney, Paramount, Fox, Warner Bros., Humanitas, Hillman Grad, Women In Film, Rideback RISE, for their incredibly helpful advice!
Psst: CERTIFICATE PROGRAM peeps only are invited to a networking hour w/ them. Join for only $50 ($200 total commitment)! Want 1-on-1 help with your application? Take one of our TV or Screenwriting classes w/ writers from top shows & programs!
👉Coupon Codes: mayfunshort = $40 off short classes, mayfun or mayfunplan = $100 off long classes.
The panel included:
Liz Kelly (Dir., Disney)
Joshua Walker (VP, Paramount)
Moira Griffin (Dir., Fox)
Maikiko James (Dir., WIF)
Daniel Plagens (Mgr, Humanitas)
Michael Svoboda (Dir., Hillman Grad)
April Chang (Mgr., Rideback RISE)
Jamie Hernandez (Sr. Mgr., WB)
Head to the links in the bio to sign up for a class and/or Certificate program!
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Fellowship deadlines are fast approaching! Paramount applications are due THIS Fri. 5/1! For the deets on the deadlines, click the link in the comments section,
Get the inside scoop on what these folks are looking for at our FELLOWSHIP/STAFFING PANEL THIS Fri. May 1st from 5-6pm PDT, Online. Only $3. Spots are going fast! We’ll be interviewing a VP from Paramount and directors & managers from Disney, Fox, Hillman Grad, Humanitas, Women in Film and Riseback RIDE! Only $3.
If you’re having financial difficulties, email [email protected] & we’ll send you a coupon to make the panel free.
Head to the link in the bio to sign up for the panel!
Coupon Codes for Classes to help you prep your applications: maypril, mayprilplan = $85 off long classes, maypril35 = $35 off short classes.
Check out this great tip for applying to the Disney Writing Program from Director Liz Kelly on what they’re looking for in samples!
Learn more at Writing Pad’s FELLOWSHIP/STAFFING PANEL NEXT Fri. May 1st from 5-6pm PDT, Online. Only $3. Spots are going fast! We’ll be interviewing Liz as well as Directors from Fox, Women In Film, Hillman Grad and Humanitas!
If you’re having financial difficulties, email [email protected] & we’ll send you a coupon to make the panel free.
Head to the links in the bio to sign up for the panel, and/or Fellowship Bootcamp class and/or Certificate program!
Coupon Codes for Classes to help you prep your applications: springfling, springflingplan = $85 off long classes, springflingshort = $35 off short classes.
Learn from gatekeepers of the most prestigious programs (Disney, Fox, Humanitas, Hillman Grad, Women in Film) at Writing Pad’s FELLOWSHIP/STAFFING PANEL Fri. May 1st from 5-6pm PDT, Online! Only $3! Spots are going fast!
These programs help you break into the biz as a writer. Some staff you. Get application dos & don’ts & tips on making it stand out. Psst: CERTIFICATE PROGRAM peeps only are invited to a networking hour w/ the panelists. Join w/ a first payment of $50 ($200 total)!
Want 1-on-1 help with your application? Take TV Fellowship Bootcamp w/ Disney Writing Program Alum Paola Limon THIS Mon. 4/27. 1 SPOT!
Head to the links in the bio to sign up for the panel, and/or Fellowship Bootcamp class and/or Certificate program!
👉Coupon Codes: springflingshort = $35 off short classes, springfling or springflingplan = $85 off long classes.
Learn from gatekeepers of the most prestigious programs (Disney, Fox, Humanitas, Hillman Grad) at Writing Pad’s FELLOWSHIP/STAFFING PANEL Fri. May 1st from 5-6pm PDT, Online! Only $3!
These programs help you break into the biz as a writer. Some staff you. Get application dos & don’ts & tips on making it stand out. Psst: CERTIFICATE PROGRAM peeps only are invited to a networking hour w/ the panelists. Join w/ a first payment of $50 ($200 total)!
Want 1-on-1 help with your application? Take TV Fellowship Bootcamp w/ Disney Writing Program Alum Paola Limon NEXT Mon. 4/27. 1 SPOT!
Head to the links in the bio to sign up for the panel, and/or Fellowship Bootcamp class and/or Certificate program!
When it comes to romance, feelings are everything.
Jess Brownell is a television writer, producer, and showrunner best known for her work with Shondaland, including her role as showrunner and executive producer for Bridgerton.
What’s selling now? Horror. A scary feature can help you break in as a screenwriter or TV writer. Good news is that it has something for everyone. So get to work!
Craft your breakout script w/ scare scribe Cheryl Meyer (6 films sold including Hulu’s #1, CARVED) starting Tues. 4/28! 1 SPOT LEFT!
Head to the link in the bio to sign up!
👉Coupon Codes: libraryluvshort=$35 off short classes and libraryluv or libraryluvplan=$85 off long classes.
🏆Congrats to Padder J Martin on publishing a personal essay in HuffPost!
📚Students have published 893 essays and articles post class.
📚Wanna learn how to write a publishable personal essay? Take one of our personal essay classes!
🏆Use code springbreak or springbreakplan to save $85 on long classes, springbreak35 to save $35 on short ones.
Head to the links in the bio to sign up and read J Martin’s essay!
What do THE PERFECT COUPLE, THE HANDMAID’S TALE & BRIDGERTON have in common (beyond the fact that they’re highly watched, well crafted, bingeable shows)?
Co-EP’s & writers from these shows are teaching TV Drama 1 at the Pad! Work w/:
John Herrera THIS Sat. 3/28 or Nina Fiore Mon. 4/20 (HANDMAID’S TALE Co-EPs)
Daniel Robinson Wed. 4/29 (Co-EP, BRIDGERTON)
Courtney Grace Tues. 5/12 or Evelyn Yves Sun. 5/31 (THE PERFECT COUPLE)
Develop a sellable, professional level TV drama pilot in five sessions!
Head to the link in the bio to sign up!
👉Coupon Codes: heatwave35 = $35 off short classes or heatwave or heatwaveplan = $85 off long classes.
Want your writing to pop? Here are three easy ways to make it vivid with examples from Homesick for Another World, Ottessa Moshfegh’s brilliant book of short stories (my new fave).
Need help putting these concepts to work in your own writing? Take SHORT STORY 1 w/ Puschart Prize-winner Katherine Taylor or PERSONAL ESSAY w/ Modern Love alums Brett Pasel THIS Sun. 3/22 or Laura Cathcart Robbins THIS Tues. 3.24. 1 SPOT LEFT!
Students have published 239 short stories, 892 essays, 57 in the NY Times, 27 in Modern Love (3 of those students worked on their essays in class w/ Brett recently).
Head to the link in the bio to sign up!
👉Coupon Codes: superbloom or superbloomplan = $85 off long classes or superbloom35 = $35 off short classes.
Want a masterclass in telling a beautifully crafted, heartbreaking, 2026 Oscar-contending, character-driven story in 15 minutes? Watch Florence Miailhe’s PAPILLON, based on the life of French Olympic Gold Medal swimmer, Alfred Nakache, who pioneered the butterfly stroke & broke the world record in 1941 (link in bio).
Need help writing your own? Dive into our upcoming feature screenwriting or TV offerings.
Head to the link in the bio to sign up!
👉Coupon Codes: oscars35 = $35 off short classes or oscars or oscarsplan = $85 off long classes.
