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heatherataylor.bsky.social
Write/ direct TV, film, & audio Then: Hulu, Netflix, Spotify, iHeart Now: KNOW YOUR NEWLYWED (Simon & Schuster); REVIVAL (SYFY) Co-host Braaaains Podcast
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New pilot off to agents/ manager. Hope we can find it a good home — after a bidding war, of course…

It was this scene in the pilot script of REVIVAL that had me punch my fist in the air & wish beyond wishes that I could write on this show. So happy my wish came true thanks to @aaronbkoontz.bsky.social & @lukeslens.bsky.social! #revival

There's something scrumptious about writing my feature pitch to the Sinners soundtrack. I can't wait to go see it again. And again.

June 12th is REVIVAL day! I had the honor of being a writer/ co-producer on this incredible show thanks to the amazing showrunners @aaronbkoontz.bsky.social & @lukeslens.bsky.social! Watch it on SYFY each week or catch it a week later on Peacock TV (in US) and Crave (in Canada).

Had such a wonderful time at the @writersguildcanada.bsky.social awards night. It's one of the few times we writers get together, and it's such a joyful time as we celebrate all we've accomplished. I love getting a chance to cheer LOUDLY for all my friends (and one day friends)!

Can’t wait for everyone to see this!!

KNOW YOUR NEWLYWED is available at Audible for just $3.99 (in the US) until April 30th! Download your copy and fall in love with this swoon-worthy rom-com: adbl.co/3BSwJTv

Printing your script by character is a great way to see your character’s arc and solidify their use of language. A different perspective can also help you see potential cuts, especially where there’s repetition.a

Contacting your reps, voting, speaking up for and donating to the marginalized in your communities, attending rallies and volunteering if you are able to, repeat for years … that’s the work. It’s not sexy. No one gets a cookie. But it’s good work that matters. Do what you can, and we will prevail.

Doing a talk on how to be a filmmaker while having a day job. What would you like to learn/ know about? What would be the most helpful?

Just had my pre-dinner hot cross bun. Mmm. Easter.

Looking to apply to feature / horror labs and markets (to find producers). What are your favorites? Gotham, Blood in the Snow, Whistler, Sundance are on my list...

And the first draft is done and off to my first readers. Nervous & excited. 🤢

Changes imputed! Now I need to do my "audio pass" and then I can send my pilot to my first readers. EEP!

Ruining my Spotify algorithms by listening to Hadestown for the 1 billionth time (I hyperfocus on specific music depending on what I'm working on...this script calls for this soundtrack apparently)

I’ve survived the gauntlet & sent my taxes to my accountant. Worst part of the year.

Editing the outline…

Writing a medical show and I now know way more about uterine bleeding than I've ever known before.

Enjoying the little things in life…

Love is in the air with Cleo & Javi's perfect #ValentinesDay date! Check out their must-dos & then listen to #KnowYourNewlywed, a full-cast audiobook starring Mary Mouser and Tyler Posey, co-written by me with Hillary Nussbaum & ep'd by Elena Armas: bit.ly/487FxBb

Hey @schumer.senate.gov & Kirsten Gillibrand -- why weren't you there too? I've been calling about my concerns (alongside 100s of your constituents) but I'm not seeing action from either of you.

Are you awake, #SenateDems? The Sec of State YOU VOTED FOR now wants to ship people - both non-citizens and US citizens - to prisons in El Salvador. Change your course. Agree to nothing. Block everything. SHUT IT DOWN.

A friend in the neighborhood just sent me a picture from in front of Schumer’s building. (I’d join them if I didn’t have a soup to attend to right now!!)

On this @indivisible.org call -- and the zoom is maxxed out at 20K people! But they're streaming on Youtube, too - www.youtube.com/watch?v=55yf...

From @aaup.bsky.social, what to do if ICE is on your campus.

I mean, literally, the answer to this is "I am federally prohibited from telling you anything about my students without a subpoena or judicial warrant; if you have a subpoena or judicial warrant, please submit it to [Legal Officer/Office] to ensure it is in compliance with all relevant federal laws"

Looks like the White House is embracing the Spoils System now -- it rewards political loyalists with government positions (even if they're not qualified or competent), leading to widespread incompetence and corruption. It was made famous by Andrew Jackson in 1828 & is the OPPOSITE of meritocracy.

Congratulations to the incredibly talented WGC members who have been nominated for the 2025 WGC Screenwriting Awards! Winners will be announced on April 28 at the awards gala in Toronto co-hosted by Andrew Phung and Jonathan Langdon, and written by Anthony Q. Farrell. www.wgc.ca/sites/defaul...

Yesterday, had a great meeting with a production company interested in the feature I want to direct. Development team needs to sell it in to the rest of the company but it feels like a great win to start off the year!

Paid off debt from 2023 on one card (which is such a relief). The instability of this business has made it not easy financially but my mental health has been better as I've been so much happier filmmaking full-time (despite the often crushing despair that can come when you get those noes).