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In TV, you're a 'writer for hire.' That means you're trying to guess what your boss wants and delivering that story. There's a lot of spitballing. The big thing is 'breaking story,' which means coming up with a story. You do it by episode and put it all up on a board.
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"In TV, you're a 'writer for hire.' That means you're trying to guess what your boss wants and delivering that story. There's a lot of spitballing. The big thing is 'breaking story,' which means coming up with a story. You do it by episode and put it all up on a board."
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In TV, you're a 'writer for hire.' That means you're trying to guess what your boss wants and delivering that story. There's a lot of spitballing. The big thing is 'breaking story,' which means coming up with a story. You do it by episode and put it all up on a board. — Tanya Saracho

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Tanya Saracho was a Playwright from Mexico (1950–2020).

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Who said "In TV, you're a 'writer for hire.' That means you're trying to guess what your…"?
This quote is attributed to Tanya Saracho, a Playwright from Mexico.
When did Tanya Saracho live?
Tanya Saracho lived from 1950 – 2020.