20 David Simon Quotes – Inspiration from the Creator of The Wire

David Simon - The Wire - Learning from Success
David Simon is the Creator of The Wire, one of the greatest TV shows of all time. Receiving numerous awards and nominations for his powerful storytelling and realistic and gritty portrayal of urban life, we turn to the 20 best quotes from David Simon to gain insight into his writing and creative process. David Simon – Beginnings Before becoming the celebrated creator of the hit TV series The Wire, David Simon began his career as an American journalist at The

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The BEST Series Finales and What They Teach About Writing TV

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How do you finish writing a TV series? We all know the feeling of being disappointed by a series finale, mourning not only the loss of a treasured show but also an unsatisfying ending. But what about the series finales which leave us with our jaw on the floor (in a good way)? What can these brilliant series finales teach screenwriters about storytelling and about TV writing? We take a look at some of the best examples and analyze what

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