ABOUT THIS EPISODE
The advice every aspiring comedy writer needs is not about talent, it is about building a life that can hold your dream. Jonterri Gadson, writer for A Black Lady Sketch Show and The Upshaws, reveals how she went from poetry and professorship to TV rooms.
You’ll discover:
- How she landed her first TV writing job
- How writers groups and classes can lead to reps, referrals, and long-term community
- How frustration can become comedy, including the sketch that grew out of her anger personal experience
She’s not just writing for TV - she’s creating spaces, stories, and products that help other dreamers keep going. If you are trying to break into screenwriting, comedy, or any creative field, this conversation gives you the real playbook.
Keep up with Jonterri Gadson:
- Follow her on Instagram
- Learn more about her by visiting her website: www.jonterrigadson.com
- Follow her candle business on Instagram
- Buy a candle: sojustafewnotes.com
- Check out her newest work on Audible, “Becoming Lady Miss Jacqueline” with Keke Palmer
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- This episode was recorded with Riverside.fm
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