<description>&lt;p&gt;Jordan Gershowitz is a 2x Emmy-nominated screenwriter, playwright, and author. Most recently, Jordan co-developed and head wrote Hot Wheels Let's Race for Netflix/Mattel and is the EP/showrunner on Karters for Warner Bros and Mediawan. Prior to that, he was the head writer for Nickelodeon's new series The Twisted Timeline of Sammy &amp; Raj, which he developed for the network.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;• His early career in the pop punk band "Rushmore".&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;• How music taught him the foundations of networking.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;• What head writers look for when evaluating writers.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;• And how to find that personal connection when developing major IP.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;RESOURCES:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;• &lt;a href="https://jordangershowitz.com"&gt;Jordan Gershowitz&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="1105" data-end="1351"&gt;WANT MORE? ✏️💥&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="1105" data-end="1351"&gt;I put together a free guide called The Rule Breaker's Guide to Finding Your Creative Voice. A brutally honest roadmap built from the lessons, mistakes, and breakthroughs I've collected as a professional writer.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="1353" data-end="1397"&gt;👉 Get it for free at &lt;a href= "https://StorySeriesPodcast.com"&gt;StorySeriesPodcast.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;CONNECT:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;• &lt;a href= "https://www.instagram.com/storyseriespodcast/"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;• &lt;a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonviolette/"&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;• &lt;a href= "https://youtube.com/@bviolette?si=muDxL61QuyOsXDq5"&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)

Brandon Violette

#61 - How TV Writers Get Hired: Networking, Samples & What Head Writers Look For | Jordan Gershowitz

MAY 26, 202639 MIN
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules)

#61 - How TV Writers Get Hired: Networking, Samples & What Head Writers Look For | Jordan Gershowitz

MAY 26, 202639 MIN

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Jordan Gershowitz is a 2x Emmy-nominated screenwriter, playwright, and author. Most recently, Jordan co-developed and head wrote Hot Wheels Let's Race for Netflix/Mattel and is the EP/showrunner on Karters for Warner Bros and Mediawan. Prior to that, he was the head writer for Nickelodeon's new series The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj, which he developed for the network. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: • His early career in the pop punk band "Rushmore". • How music taught him the foundations of networking. • What head writers look for when evaluating writers. • And how to find that personal connection when developing major IP. RESOURCES: • Jordan Gershowitz WANT MORE? ✏️💥 I put together a free guide called The Rule Breaker's Guide to Finding Your Creative Voice. A brutally honest roadmap built from the lessons, mistakes, and breakthroughs I've collected as a professional writer. 👉 Get it for free at StorySeriesPodcast.com CONNECT: • Instagram • LinkedIn • YouTube