TV Staffing vs. TV Selling (PT182)

Alex and Nick look at the latest debate about TV staffing versus TV selling, and discuss pros and cons of each. Is it a false dichotomy or should you prioritize one over the other? The Paper Team weighs in.

Content
1 - Why "TV Staffing versus TV Selling"? (00:26)
2 - Appeal and Advantages of TV Staffing (18:07)
3 - Appeal and Advantages of TV Selling (35:22)

Links
Terri Kopp's Twitter thread on "to staff or not to staff"
TV Writing Incubators and the Evolution of Access (PT125)

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Paper Team is a weekly podcast about television writing, becoming a TV writer, and everything in between. Hosted by Alex Freedman (@TVCalling) and Nick Watson (@_njwatson), every episode alternates between topics on the screenwriting craft (pilots, specs, story, character, etc.), and discussions about the TV business itself (breaking in, representation, networking, staffing, etc.). This is a podcast for anyone working their way into the entertainment industry, and everyone passionate about television.