Featured Panel: Writing Scripted Television

Top writers, producers, and showrunners share insight and behind-the-scenes tips from hit TV series.

This special panel brings together accomplished writers, producers, and showrunners from across television to discuss the craft, collaboration, and career realities of creating scripted series.

Drawing from work on shows including Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Modern Family, Rizzoli & Isles, Burn Notice, Homeland, and more, the conversation explores both the creative process and the professional paths behind successful television careers.

Panelists share behind-the-scenes insight into writing for television, navigating writers’ rooms, and breaking into the industry — offering valuable perspective for writers at every stage.

Video available exclusively to SWN members in the Members Only section.

Exclusive panel with writers, producers, and showrunners from Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Modern Family, and more — available only to SWN Members.

GUESTS:

(In order of photo appearance above, back row, L to R)

GLEN MAZZARA The Walking Dead, Hawthorne, The Shield, Nash Bridges	JANET TAMARO Rizzoli & Isles, Lost, Bones
ALEXANDER CARY Homeland, Lie to Me, In Plain Sight	DAN O’SHANNON Modern Family, Fraiser, Cheers
VANESSA TAYLOR Game of Thrones, Jack & Bobby, Alias	MATT NIX Burn Notice, The Good Guys, The Fall of Sam Ax

(In order of photo appearance above, front row, L to R)

Jen Grisanti – Moderator

and SWN President Melessa Y. Sargent

This panel is part of Scriptwriters Network’s ongoing commitment to education, access, and community-building for writers working in film and television.

These conversations are preserved as educational resources and reflect the experience and perspectives of the speakers at the time of recording.

Video content and related materials are available for viewing by SWN members only.

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