Minoti Vaishnav
@minotivaishnav.bsky.social
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TV Writer: TRUE LIES (CBS), THE EQUALIZER (CBS). Also a short fiction author, former popstar, true crime producer, and scripted podcast writer (SOMEONE IS KILLING THE WOLFHOUNDS, HOPE IS HERE, THE MIND DOCTOR). Rep: Ellie Klein at TFC Mgmt
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minotivaishnav.bsky.social
Enjoying my red carpet moment repping my pilot The Secret Life of Samira Sen at #IFFLA.
minotivaishnav.bsky.social
We did it! We have finally elected members to the WGAW Board who will advocate for TV lowers and mids! Our concerns have been shoved aside for far too long. There’s finally hope we’ll now be heard!

Voter turnout was still meh, but way way better than previous years! One step at a time.

🎉
minotivaishnav.bsky.social
Voting closes tomorrow at noon Pacific time. PLEASE don’t forget to vote. Every WGA election, turn out is dismal and this only hurts guild members. If you’re a lower or mid level TV writer, your vote matters now more than ever — we have NO representation on the BOD. Change that by voting!
minotivaishnav.bsky.social
If you’re a WGA member — particularly if you’re a lower or mid level writer — I highly recommend you read all the candidate statements and VOTE in the WGA BOD election now. We need the board to look out for lowers and mids. Your voting credentials were sent via email. Writers, please vote!
minotivaishnav.bsky.social
So glad you made it on to the Board! 🎉
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nationsfilm.bsky.social
WGA MEMBERS: Vote in the election today. If you haven't been paying any attention at all this campaign season (like I haven't) DM me and I'll send you the list of who one of my plugged-in friends is voting for.

We don't want a paltry election turnout ahead of negotiations next year. 🙏🏾
minotivaishnav.bsky.social
Voting closes tomorrow at noon Pacific time. PLEASE don’t forget to vote. Every WGA election, turn out is dismal and this only hurts guild members. If you’re a lower or mid level TV writer, your vote matters now more than ever — we have NO representation on the BOD. Change that by voting!
minotivaishnav.bsky.social
If you’re a WGA member — particularly if you’re a lower or mid level writer — I highly recommend you read all the candidate statements and VOTE in the WGA BOD election now. We need the board to look out for lowers and mids. Your voting credentials were sent via email. Writers, please vote!
minotivaishnav.bsky.social
I’m catching up with Matlock and you can just tell they have a really smart writers room. And I’m not just saying that because one of the writers is my CBS Program Mentee lol. They just seem really good at breaking story and playing with broadcast structure in a way that’s entertaining. Kudos!
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moryan.bsky.social
The Pitt is fantastic & deserved the win on quality alone—but that 15 ep order is a ray of hope for me as well. Thought experiment I always ask people to do; what if there had only been 8 episodes in S1? Or 10? Doesn’t bear thinking about. The season was a terrific rich meal & I’m so happy for them.
kvanaren.bsky.social
the pitt meant so much to me this year, i'm so grateful for it
minotivaishnav.bsky.social
I highly recommend voting for @reallymighty.bsky.social, @mikeroyce.bsky.social, Matt Ross and Christina Walker. All voices that care about expanding the industry for ALL levels. Vote vote vote!
minotivaishnav.bsky.social
If you’re a WGA member — particularly if you’re a lower or mid level writer — I highly recommend you read all the candidate statements and VOTE in the WGA BOD election now. We need the board to look out for lowers and mids. Your voting credentials were sent via email. Writers, please vote!
minotivaishnav.bsky.social
Hard relate. The company I write for uses Final Draft and our scripts look like TV scripts, but for audio. And I told someone else who writes for audio this and they were like “What?! We use an Excel spreadsheet!” 😅
minotivaishnav.bsky.social
Got CBS/Paramount on my 5th try (finalist 2nd try). CAPE fellowship: finalist 2nd time applying, got in on my 3rd try years later. Was an Orchard Project Episodic Lab finalist in 2022, then got nothing in 2024 and got in 2025. You have to keep applying. It almost never happens on the first try.
carolekirschner.bsky.social
That voice telling you your writing program rejection means you're not good enough? Put it aside. Programs have limited spots and specific needs each year. Your script might be perfect for next year's readers. The writers who succeed aren't just talented—they're relentless.
#scriptsky
minotivaishnav.bsky.social
When people say TikTok/YouTube is going to replace movies and TV, this is what I’m gonna point them to. Because the audience for KPop Demon Hunters hasn’t just been adults — 12-16 year olds are currently obsessed with this movie.

There is room for everything. TV, Film, and Social Media.
minotivaishnav.bsky.social
We’re climbing! THE MIND DOCTOR is #2 on the Drama Podcast Charts now. Woo hoo!
minotivaishnav.bsky.social
THE MIND DOCTOR is out now and we’re already charting at #5 on the Apple Fiction Podcast Charts! All 8 episodes written by me! It’s like THE PITT but for audio. Created by Peter Hartmann and based on his life. Check it out! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
minotivaishnav.bsky.social
💯 this. I love my manager. But I wouldn’t have her had I not left previous managers. Like with any relationship, you have to leave the lackluster in order to find the good.
carolekirschner.bsky.social
Writers: having the wrong manager is often worse than having no manager at all. It can be hard to wait for the best fit, or to leave a professional relationship that's not serving you, but sometimes it's for the best.
#scriptsky
minotivaishnav.bsky.social
There is a movie on Netflix called MY OXFORD YEAR and as someone who went to Oxford, I cannot stress enough how this was absolutely not my Oxford experience at all. 😂🤣😆
minotivaishnav.bsky.social
Happy Saturday from #SDCC
minotivaishnav.bsky.social
Literally, same! 🤣
bitterscriptreader.bsky.social
I will be at SDCC Saturday and I look forward to many failed attempts to frantically meet up with people who literally live in the same city as me, and yet there's never any urgency attached to seeing them here.
minotivaishnav.bsky.social
Casting on this show must have been an enormous task and look how great it turned out. I can’t imagine a world where The Pitt doesn’t win!
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clairewillett.bsky.social
TV used to just run out

you would watch until like 12:30 am usually which was the latest most shows would run and then it would just be infomercials or static until morning
tiffanyclay.dev
What’s a real thing from your childhood that kids these days would find completely foreign?

Like, how we used to be able to walk right up to the gate to meet our family coming off a flight.

Or how we had to pick a spot to meet at the theater BEFORE we went.