TV and Film

5 things I learned about writing from Succession
|

5 things I learned about writing from Succession

ByNicola

Succession isn’t only the most twisted-funny show on TV, it’s also a masterclass in great writing. Here are a few tips I’ve picked up from Jesse Armstrong and his team of writers: 1. Characters should walk into scenes fully-formed ‘Establishing character’ is often something we think we should do, either with a thumbnail sketch or…

4 true crime documentaries for hipster douchebags who’ve seen every true crime documentary

4 true crime documentaries for hipster douchebags who’ve seen every true crime documentary

ByNicola

I found out a new friend of mine was a true crime junkie recently. Our conversation quickly spiralled into what can only be described as true crime hipster douchebaggery: “You’ve seen Making a Murderer?” “Obviously. Have you watched The Jinx?” “Yeah, a couple of times. What about The Staircase?” “Pleeeease. I’ve not only watched it,…