Freelance Files #10

The Writers' Room - what actually happens?

I’ve now been in several writers’ rooms, as a writers’ assistant on Borat 2, an Associate Producer on Bad Education S4, a development editor on Deepfake Neighbour Wars, a development editor on a drama pilot, and many more.

People are always surprised that very little writing happens in the room. The room's purpose can be to figure out what the show is, …