“I've spent a lot of time thinking about what the audience would want. That's my job, is to anticipate ahead of the audience.” ThinkingWantJobsAudienceAnticipate Author:Shawn Ryan
“In order to appeal to a wider audience on network in order to survive, generally your characters need to be, at a base level, a little bit more likable.” NeedsLittlesCharacterOrderBitsLevelsAudienceLittle BitAppeals Author:Shawn Ryan
“I always think it's better to take your time and go through a lot of ideas - and dismiss a lot of ideas - before figuring out where to land. It's a good way to care for your audience, too. If you spend hours and hours and days and weeks coming up with the ending, then there's a chance the fans won't figure it out on their own.” ThinkingCareHoursChanceAudienceWeekTake Your TimeCare For You Author:Shawn Ryan
“I think the bar is higher these days in terms of audience expectations of authenticity.” ThinkingTermAudienceHigherExpectationsBarsAuthenticityThese Days Author:Shawn Ryan