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The Diversity Hires THE DIVERSITY HIRES is a podcast that focuses on the business and culture of writing for film and television from a distinctly Black point of view.

Two professional screenwriters living and working in LA discuss the craft, culture and business of writing for Film and TV from a decidedly Black point of view. Hosted by professional screenwriters Sherman Payne and Shukree Hassan Tilghman, the show explores the craft, business, art, and commerce of the screenwriting trade - along with a dose of current events - through interviews with a range of

industry guests and discussion topics Shukree and Sherman would normally just talk to each other about on the phone. Instead, they’ve decided to lay these screenwriting gems in your ear.

See what Sherm and Shu have been COOKING since the TDH hiatus! Watch Emperor of Ocean Park, written by the G.O.A.T. Sher...
14/07/2024

See what Sherm and Shu have been COOKING since the TDH hiatus! Watch Emperor of Ocean Park, written by the G.O.A.T. Sherman Payne, available TODAY only on MGM+. And who knows... maybe some new TDH around the corner? 👀

Shu and Sherm finish what they started! Part Two of the Screenwriter Commandments. Finally! Listen now!
03/11/2022

Shu and Sherm finish what they started! Part Two of the Screenwriter Commandments. Finally! Listen now!

Shu and Sherm finish what they started! Part Two of the Screenwriter Commandments. Finally! Listen now!

In TDH 022: The Art of the Meeting, Shu and Sherm give some tips for navigating general meetings.
09/08/2022

In TDH 022: The Art of the Meeting, Shu and Sherm give some tips for navigating general meetings.

12/07/2022

In the latest episode, Shu and Sherm tell you how important it is to be open to opportunities as a new writer.

27/06/2022

In TDH 046, Shu offers up one of his screenwriting commandments: Write always, always write.

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT 🚨 In TDH 046: Screenwriter Commandments (Part 1), Shu breaks down his 5 commandments of screenwriting...
16/06/2022

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT 🚨 In TDH 046: Screenwriter Commandments (Part 1), Shu breaks down his 5 commandments of screenwriting. He and Sherm share what you can do to become a better writer. Listen now!

Shu and Sherm are setting truth in stone. Part One of the Screenwriter Commandments. Thou shalt write, write, write every day! and more... Listen now!

09/06/2022

Do you think movie theaters will become obsolete?

06/06/2022

Shu explains how you can use A, B, and C stories to structure your pilot script.

02/06/2022

Shu says to become a better writer you have to get used to writing sh*tty.

In TDH 016, Shu and Sherm tell you that a great way to create opportunities for yourself is by having a finished product...
23/05/2022

In TDH 016, Shu and Sherm tell you that a great way to create opportunities for yourself is by having a finished product to show.

12/05/2022

Shu explains how to use concentric circles to define your character’s wants.

Writers finish scripts. In TDH 021, Shu and Sherm tell you the tools you need to finish writing your first screenplay.
02/05/2022

Writers finish scripts. In TDH 021, Shu and Sherm tell you the tools you need to finish writing your first screenplay.

21/04/2022

Shukree shares how he decides which of his ideas to pursue.

14/04/2022

What’s the difference between a high concept idea vs. a low concept idea?

In this week’s episode, Shu and Sherm tell you how to decide what ideas to pursue.
07/04/2022

In this week’s episode, Shu and Sherm tell you how to decide what ideas to pursue.

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨 A picture is worth a thousand words, but what is an idea worth? Shu and Sherm break down what makes ...
05/04/2022

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨 A picture is worth a thousand words, but what is an idea worth? Shu and Sherm break down what makes an idea worth pursuing in your writing, they discuss the difference between high concept and low concept ideas, and they discuss a slap that somehow we all felt. You know the one. Listen now!
https://www.diversityhirespodcast.com/home/tdh-045-ideas-that-slap

A picture is worth a thousand words, but what is an idea worth? Shu and Sherm break down what makes an idea worth pursuing in your writing, they discuss the difference between high concept and low concept ideas, and they discuss a slap that somehow we all felt. You know the one. Listen now!

28/03/2022

Shu and Sherm tell you that there’s no one path for writers entering the industry.

21/03/2022

Shu and Sherm talk about pitching and other things no one tells you about a career as a writer.

14/03/2022

In TDH 029, Shu and Sherm talk about the profitability of Black movies.

03/03/2022

In TDH 037, Shu and Sherm discuss the role of Showrunner.

In TDH 036, Shu and Sherm discuss how the key to writing a good story is conflict for your protagonist.
21/02/2022

In TDH 036, Shu and Sherm discuss how the key to writing a good story is conflict for your protagonist.

07/02/2022

Can you write a feature film while working as a staff writer? Shu and Sherm discuss managing your time in a writers’ room.

31/01/2022

Sherm says your scenes should focus on character and emotion, not information.

27/01/2022

What is your favorite book-to-movie adaptation?

24/01/2022

Shu gives some tips on how you should behave in a writers’ room.

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In the latest episode, Shu and Sherm tell you how important it is to be open to opportunities as a new writer.

In TDH 046, Shu offers up one of his screenwriting commandments: Write always, always write.

Shu explains how you can use A, B, and C stories to structure your pilot script.

Shu says to become a better writer you have to get used to writing sh*tty.

Shu explains how to use concentric circles to define your character’s wants.

How to Know if an Idea is Worth Pursuing
How to Know if an Idea is Worth Pursuing

Shukree shares how he decides which of his ideas to pursue.

High Concept vs. Low Concept
High Concept vs. Low Concept

What’s the difference between a high concept idea vs. a low concept idea?

There is No One Path
There is No One Path

Shu and Sherm tell you that there’s no one path for writers entering the industry.

What No One Tells You About a Writing Career
What No One Tells You About a Writing Career

Shu and Sherm talk about pitching and other things no one tells you about a career as a writer.

Black Movies Make Money
Black Movies Make Money

In TDH 029, Shu and Sherm talk about the profitability of Black movies.

The Role of Showrunner
The Role of Showrunner

In TDH 037, Shu and Sherm discuss the role of Showrunner.

How to Balance TV Writing and Other Projects
How to Balance TV Writing and Other Projects

Can you write a feature film while working as a staff writer? Shu and Sherm discuss managing your time in a writers’ room.

“Your scene should not be an info-dump.”
“Your scene should not be an info-dump.”

Sherm says your scenes should focus on character and emotion, not information.

How to Behave in a Writers’ Room
How to Behave in a Writers’ Room

Shu gives some tips on how you should behave in a writers’ room.

Do you need to go the assistant route?
Do you need to go the assistant route?

Do you need to go the assistant route to be a television writer? Shu and Sherm weigh in.

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