EP12: From Working for NASA to Writing on Sci Fi Series with TV Writer Sabrina Almeida

In this conversation with TV Drama and Features Writer Sabrina Almeida, we dive into how, by focusing on self care and silencing the inner critic, you can become more productive as a writer and avoid burnout. You’ll also learn about:Sabrina's big pivot, from pursuing aerospace engineering and working for NASA to enrolling in USC's producing program, and eventually writing for major sci-fi shows like "Andor" and "For All Mankind." How losing her brother to cancer at a young age led her to realize how life is too short to not pursue what you're truly passionate about (in her case, writing). How the way you present yourself matters in the film industry more than in the hard sciences. Why so many TV writers have pivoted to writing features. How AI will continue to reshape society, and how it presents some interesting dilemmas for writers to mine. The best way of giving other writers and creatives feedback on their work. And how tailoring your communication style to a given person can increase the odds that your advice will be implemented. You can find Sabrina on Instagram ‪@sabrinacapoeira‬ -- Thanks for listening! If you haven't, please subscribe. It really helps our channel more than you know.