On this week's episode, I interview Hollywood Screenwriter Kyle Arrington, and how a combination of timing, location, luck, and perseverance landed him writing roles on hit TV shows such as The Originals, House M.D., and Conan. We discuss how we find inspiration from the stories around us, sharing your passion project with others, what it's like being in a writers room, Derrick's pitch for a Silver Surfer film, and how we learn from both our successes and our failures.
Introduction ...
On this week's episode, I interview Hollywood Screenwriter Kyle Arrington, and how a combination of timing, location, luck, and perseverance landed him writing roles on hit TV shows such as The Originals, House M.D., and Conan. We discuss how we find inspiration from the stories around us, sharing your passion project with others, what it's like being in a writers room, Derrick's pitch for a Silver Surfer film, and how we learn from both our successes and our failures.
- Introduction (0:00)
- Developing a Passion for Storytelling (3:33)
- Pursuing a Career in Screenwriting and Making an Award-Winning Film (20:54)
- Breaking into Hollywood (32:59)
- Writing The Originals (42:45)
- Kyle's Upcoming Project (50:18)
- What Keeps Kyle Going (53:18)
- A Writer's Perspective on Living a Meaningful Story (55:30)
"Kyle Arrington is a TV & Feature writer, having written and produced two features -- Dead Dad and Recovery -- and numerous episodes of CW's "The Originals" over its 5-season run. In addition, he worked on House, M.D., The Big C, Conan, was the Showrunner for Snapchat's "Save Me", and is currently developing projects for multiple studios and production companies, including a Supernatural Vietnam War series for Sony along with producing partners Franklin Leonard/The Blacklist and Vertigo Entertainment. In addition to his writing, Kyle teaches TV Writing at the Florida State University Film School's MFA Screenwriting program and the University of Delaware, and is also a Program Director for Film Festivals. But most of all, Kyle enjoys going on adventures with his wife and son."
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