S3:E11 - Storyteller, Creative Producer, and Writer Kia Barbee

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Kia Barbee is a storyteller, creative producer, founder of “ScriptRead,” writer of TV pilot “French Mgmt,” author of the play “Roommates” which was just showcased in New York City, and a preschool teacher. Kia talks to us about being a writer, what her process is, why she created “ScriptRead,” and what she currently has in the works. A prolific writer in basically all of the genres — we're talking supernatural, sci-fi, dramas, satire, dramedy, thriller, psychological drama, and even romcoms — Kia can do it all. She's already written a TV pilot that was featured at the Austin Film Festival AMC TV pilot and been commissioned to write a play by Jeff Daniels’ theater company “Purple Rose.” With a new novel in the works, Kia has no plans of slowing down and always seeks to just move forward.

— Being a creative producer

— Writing a TV pilot

— Taking new directions in your writing

— The changing representation of Black women on TV

— Creating “ScriptRead” to create a resource for both writers and actors

— Working on a new play, TV pilot, and novel all at once

— Kia's writing process

— Anslem Richardson's advice to Kia

— Creating your own IP

— Being a preschool teacher and an artist

— Naked Angels in New York City

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