This bonus episode of The Story Series is brought to you in collaboration with The Pitch Docs, an online platform founded by "Shimmer and Shine" Creator Farnaz Esnaashari that pairs first time show creators with seasoned veterans: https://thepitchdocs.com Scott Gray is an Emmy and Writers Guild Award-winning writer with over two decades of experience in animation. He’s written for Rugrats, Pupstruction, LazyTown, Rusty Rivets, Mecha Builders, and more, with credits across Nickelodeon, Disney, Netflix, and Sesame Workshop. He’s served as a head writer, staff writer, and story editor, and has also contributed to comic books, video games, and national comic strips. Known for his sharp dialogue, character-driven storytelling, and versatility, Scott has helped shape some of the most beloved children’s shows on TV. 🎙️In this episode, we explore: ✅ Breaking in with zero credits ✅ The dos and don’ts of pitching your first show ✅ When to push back on network notes ✅ What Scott looks for in a great sample ✅ And why preschool writing might be harder than sitcoms 📌 The story doesn’t have to end here. If you want to get more time with Scott or other industry professionals, please visit: https://thepitchdocs.com/product/scott-gray/ 📬 Have you signed up for the newsletter yet? Each week I share reflections, favorite moments, and what stuck with me from the latest episode: https://www.storyseriespodcast.com 🎥 Prefer to watch this episode? Catch it on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bviolette?feature=shared 🔔 Like what you hear? Subscribe to The Story Series Podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

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