Nick Wootton's guest appearances

Nick Wootton

Jimmy & Sarah on the Sunset Strip

Brian Breaks Character

Alonzo Bodden

Amy Dresner

Michael McElroy

Michael Yo

Paul Witten

Frank Castillo

Candice Thompson

Quinn Cummings

Trevor Wallace

Alessandra Torresani

Jay Dyer

Dean Delray

Sean Carrigan

Christine Horn

Dylan Brody

OwlTail

Unless you've been living under a rock 🪨, you know that we are in a Writers’ Strike. 🪧 So, today I'm replaying an episode with Emmy Award winner, Nick Wooten. Nick is a TV writer 📺 and that's who we need to hear from right now. He’s worked on big shows like NYPD Blue, Law &amp; Order and Stumptown, just to name a few.  In this episode, Nick talks about being branded as a writer for network television and what it means to change the narrative of the creative work you do. He emphasizes the idea that expansion beyond the scope of work you've been recognized for requires taking action – and not just thinking about it. And Nick is such a generous person. He really lets us into his creative process.  So think of this episode as one more way of showing up for the WGA right now and see what it is like to live a writer's life. But don't fool yourself. Go down to the end of the show notes to find some resources about how to further support the WGA ➡ Join us on the Picket Line so we can help these incredible writers who change the narrative of what it means to live in this country and in this world.  And to all my writers out there, thank you. I send you a ton of support right now. 💗 I know this is uncomfortable. I also just want to give you the stamina you need to keep showing up in this fight and to fight for what is right. We stand with you. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. WGA RESOURCES Social Media Toolkit https://www.wgacontract2023.org/take-action/social-media-toolkit Picket Schedules and Locations https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/picket-schedules-and-locations WGA STRIKE HUB https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub Support Queer TV Creatives https://www.autostraddle.com/queer-tv-creatives-share-how-you-can-support-the-writers-strike   CONNECT WITH NICK IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0941370/   Subscribe To The Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490   Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca   Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: https://makeagentswantyou.com   Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat

Unless you've been living under a rock 🪨, you know that we are in a Writers’ Strike. 🪧 So, today I'm replaying an episode with Emmy Award winner, Nick Wooten. Nick is a TV writer 📺 and that's who we need to hear from right now. He’s worked on big shows like NYPD Blue, Law &amp; Order and Stumptown, just to name a few.  In this episode, Nick talks about being branded as a writer for network television and what it means to change the narrative of the creative work you do. He emphasizes the idea that expansion beyond the scope of work you've been recognized for requires taking action – and not just thinking about it. And Nick is such a generous person. He really lets us into his creative process.  So think of this episode as one more way of showing up for the WGA right now and see what it is like to live a writer's life. But don't fool yourself. Go down to the end of the show notes to find some resources about how to further support the WGA ➡ Join us on the Picket Line so we can help these incredible writers who change the narrative of what it means to live in this country and in this world.  And to all my writers out there, thank you. I send you a ton of support right now. 💗 I know this is uncomfortable. I also just want to give you the stamina you need to keep showing up in this fight and to fight for what is right. We stand with you. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. WGA RESOURCES Social Media Toolkit <a href="https://www.wgacontract2023.org/take-action/social-media-toolkit" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wgacontract2023.org/take-action/social-media-toolkit</a> Picket Schedules and Locations <a href="https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/picket-schedules-and-locations" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike/picket-schedules-and-locations</a> WGA STRIKE HUB <a href="https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub</a> Support Queer TV Creatives <a href="https://www.autostraddle.com/queer-tv-creatives-share-how-you-can-support-the-writers-strike" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.autostraddle.com/queer-tv-creatives-share-how-you-can-support-the-writers-strike</a> CONNECT WITH NICK IMDB <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0941370/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0941370/</a> Subscribe To The Podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570747490</a> Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca</a> Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: <a href="https://makeagentswantyou.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://makeagentswantyou.com</a> Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat</a>

#120 An Inside Look At Writing For Television with Nick Wootton

Emmy Award-Winner Nick Wootton is the reassuring voice we all need to hear; he's fabulously successful, AND he wrestles with the same demons all creatives do!   Nick is a writer and executive producer for network television shows like NYPD Blue, Law and Order, and Stumptown (just to name a few).    Plus, he's just about the nicest, most generous guy you could ever hope to meet… honestly, I want him to be my friend – and you will too, especially after you hear his honest take on writing for television.   In this episode, Nick talks about being branded as a writer for network television and what it means to change the narrative of the creative work you do. He emphasizes the idea that expansion beyond the scope of work you've been recognized for requires taking action – and not just thinking about it.   Drawing from Nick's wealth of experience pitching and producing television, we get into a frank discussion about how to combat stage fright and nerves while also staying true to your purpose. Nick speaks to his experience working with actors as a writer, so actors take note of ways to bolster up in the audition room.   If you ever plan to pitch or produce ANYTHING, don't miss this episode to hear his intimate relationship with creativity – plus the essential actions every creative must take if they want to be successful.   CLOSER LOOK &amp; TAKEAWAYS  The #1 Thing that gets in the way of writers being successful and how to keep an eye on your “competition” How to rebrand yourself in your  industry Find confidence in pitches – no matter the size of the project Why the actor always needs to be in the writer’s head The close-ended nature of network vs. open-ended nature of cable/streaming shows How deadlines drive his work Why accountability (sometimes from unusual places!) is key to successful completing creative work    Watch the uncut behind-the-scenes video of this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca   CONNECT WITH NICK Nick’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0941370/    CONNECT WITH ME Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat/  FREE TRAINING www.MakeAgentsWantYou.com   Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character!   If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.   Want to learn more? If you’re an actor and your goal is to have a fabulous representation, come watch Make Agents Want You for free here: http://www.makeagentswantyou.com . That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out to reps and focus on the acting you were born to do.

Emmy Award-Winner Nick Wootton is the reassuring voice we all need to hear; he's fabulously successful, AND he wrestles with the same demons all creatives do!   Nick is a writer and executive producer for network television shows like NYPD Blue, Law and Order, and Stumptown (just to name a few).  Plus, he's just about the nicest, most generous guy you could ever hope to meet… honestly, I want him to be my friend – and you will too, especially after you hear his honest take on writing for television. In this episode, Nick talks about being branded as a writer for network television and what it means to change the narrative of the creative work you do. He emphasizes the idea that expansion beyond the scope of work you've been recognized for requires taking action – and not just thinking about it. Drawing from Nick's wealth of experience pitching and producing television, we get into a frank discussion about how to combat stage fright and nerves while also staying true to your purpose. Nick speaks to his experience working with actors as a writer, so actors take note of ways to bolster up in the audition room. If you ever plan to pitch or produce ANYTHING, don't miss this episode to hear his intimate relationship with creativity – plus the essential actions every creative must take if they want to be successful. CLOSER LOOK &amp; TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>The #1 Thing that gets in the way of writers being successful and how to keep an eye on your “competition”</li> <li>How to rebrand yourself in your  industry</li> <li>Find confidence in pitches – no matter the size of the project</li> <li>Why the actor always needs to be in the writer’s head</li> <li>The close-ended nature of network vs. open-ended nature of cable/streaming shows</li> <li>How deadlines drive his work</li> <li>Why accountability (sometimes from unusual places!) is key to successful completing creative work</li> </ul> Watch the uncut behind-the-scenes video of this episode on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca</a> CONNECT WITH NICK Nick’s IMDB: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0941370/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0941370/</a> CONNECT WITH ME Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat/</a> FREE TRAINING <a href="http://www.makeagentswantyou.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.MakeAgentsWantYou.com</a> Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you. Want to learn more? If you’re an actor and your goal is to have a fabulous representation, come watch Make Agents Want You for free here: <a href="http://www.makeagentswantyou.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.makeagentswantyou.com</a> . That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out to reps and focus on the acting you were born to do.

#9 An Inside Look At Writing For Television with Nick Wootton

The pitch: College student parlays internship on a hit TV show into staff job, wins EMMY, then extends that run for another nine years. Fame, fortune, romance - all the makings of a feel-good summer hit. But that's not all there is to the story for Nick Wootton and his first job on NYPD Blue. In this fascinating interview, Nick shares about the pitfalls of early success, and how he steered his Porsche out of a deserted cornfield and back onto the right road.

The pitch: College student parlays internship on a hit TV show into staff job, wins EMMY, then extends that run for another nine years. Fame, fortune, romance - all the makings of a feel-good summer hit. But that's not all there is to the story for Nick Wootton and his first job on NYPD Blue. In this fascinating interview, Nick shares about the pitfalls of early success, and how he steered his Porsche out of a deserted cornfield and back onto the right road.