Julie Benson
@juliebenson.bsky.social
TV Writer blogging about WritingandWhatnot.com
📺 THE 100 | STAR TREK: PRODIGY
💥 BATGIRL AND THE BIRDS OF PREY | GREEN ARROW
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📺 THE 100 | STAR TREK: PRODIGY
💥 BATGIRL AND THE BIRDS OF PREY | GREEN ARROW
Find More Here ➡️ https://linktr.ee/juliebenson
I asked my aunt how her dogs were and she sent me this pic of Henry eating and I… 🥹😍🥹😍❤️ she calls it star fishing. And Annie is also adorable!! I love them and I hope it makes your night.
February 18, 2026 at 5:47 AM
I asked my aunt how her dogs were and she sent me this pic of Henry eating and I… 🥹😍🥹😍❤️ she calls it star fishing. And Annie is also adorable!! I love them and I hope it makes your night.
For the evening crowd...
New Writing and Whatnot blog post all about my workflow and the sites I use instead of Substack.
You do you, but I don't like supporting hate speech. You can't say there isn't another way... I'm giving them to you here. writingandwhatnot.com/blog/diy-new...
New Writing and Whatnot blog post all about my workflow and the sites I use instead of Substack.
You do you, but I don't like supporting hate speech. You can't say there isn't another way... I'm giving them to you here. writingandwhatnot.com/blog/diy-new...
February 18, 2026 at 1:19 AM
For the evening crowd...
New Writing and Whatnot blog post all about my workflow and the sites I use instead of Substack.
You do you, but I don't like supporting hate speech. You can't say there isn't another way... I'm giving them to you here. writingandwhatnot.com/blog/diy-new...
New Writing and Whatnot blog post all about my workflow and the sites I use instead of Substack.
You do you, but I don't like supporting hate speech. You can't say there isn't another way... I'm giving them to you here. writingandwhatnot.com/blog/diy-new...
Things I never wanted to see and/or words I never wanted to think of together: blue jeans + cold plunge.
a man is wearing a black sweater and making a funny face .
ALT: a man is wearing a black sweater and making a funny face .
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February 17, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Things I never wanted to see and/or words I never wanted to think of together: blue jeans + cold plunge.
Ahem, you don't need Substack.
There are other options out there. I built my site for $33/month and own everything in an era when platforms come and go or say, accept Nazis.
I break the DIY down on a new blog post at: writingandwhatnot.com/diy-newsletter-2026
There are other options out there. I built my site for $33/month and own everything in an era when platforms come and go or say, accept Nazis.
I break the DIY down on a new blog post at: writingandwhatnot.com/diy-newsletter-2026
February 17, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Ahem, you don't need Substack.
There are other options out there. I built my site for $33/month and own everything in an era when platforms come and go or say, accept Nazis.
I break the DIY down on a new blog post at: writingandwhatnot.com/diy-newsletter-2026
There are other options out there. I built my site for $33/month and own everything in an era when platforms come and go or say, accept Nazis.
I break the DIY down on a new blog post at: writingandwhatnot.com/diy-newsletter-2026
When asked who my favorite male actors are I always say, Cary Grant, Jimmy Stewart, and Robert Duvall. Two of my favorite films of his: Open Range and…
February 16, 2026 at 9:21 PM
When asked who my favorite male actors are I always say, Cary Grant, Jimmy Stewart, and Robert Duvall. Two of my favorite films of his: Open Range and…
Advertise your account with a GIF.
February 16, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Advertise your account with a GIF.
Solo but living the dream. (Squeeze Massage)
February 13, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Solo but living the dream. (Squeeze Massage)
Didn't record it because I was driving but a Waymo nearly plowed into my car yesterday on Oxford Ave. in Hollywood. A tight road, cars parked on both sides, always a challenge for 2 cars, but it literally didn't slow down or swerve until the last second. If I die by robot I swear to God...
February 13, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Didn't record it because I was driving but a Waymo nearly plowed into my car yesterday on Oxford Ave. in Hollywood. A tight road, cars parked on both sides, always a challenge for 2 cars, but it literally didn't slow down or swerve until the last second. If I die by robot I swear to God...
John Deere is gonna get the recognition but shoutout to the farmer driving the old Massey Ferguson!
LIVE: Farmers in tractors descend upon Athens in protest youtube.com/live/i1egzTw...
LIVE: Farmers in tractors descend upon Athens in protest
YouTube video by Reuters
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February 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
John Deere is gonna get the recognition but shoutout to the farmer driving the old Massey Ferguson!
Happy Valentine’s Day to me!
February 13, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Happy Valentine’s Day to me!
What’s the Gallup poll numbers on how unpopular that Gallup Presidential numbers news is to everyone?
February 11, 2026 at 9:26 PM
What’s the Gallup poll numbers on how unpopular that Gallup Presidential numbers news is to everyone?
Reposted by Julie Benson
Release the Epstein Trials.
February 11, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Release the Epstein Trials.
The response has been overwhelming positive for this free script checklist, so I'm sharing again. As a former CE/Script Coordinator/Writers' Assistant/Showrunner Assistant turned Writer, I put together a checklist before sending out your script.
Free tutorial & PDF - writingandwhatnot.com/resources
Free tutorial & PDF - writingandwhatnot.com/resources
February 10, 2026 at 7:11 PM
The response has been overwhelming positive for this free script checklist, so I'm sharing again. As a former CE/Script Coordinator/Writers' Assistant/Showrunner Assistant turned Writer, I put together a checklist before sending out your script.
Free tutorial & PDF - writingandwhatnot.com/resources
Free tutorial & PDF - writingandwhatnot.com/resources
Ok it seems the Threads folks are way more into Jack Horkheimer Star Hustler than y’all. Here’s pt 2!
February 10, 2026 at 6:26 AM
Ok it seems the Threads folks are way more into Jack Horkheimer Star Hustler than y’all. Here’s pt 2!
If any of my Writing and Whatnot blogs, tutorials, or resources have helped, consider buying me a chai latte (I know, I'm probably weird, I don't like coffee)! ☕
Your support helps me keep creating content for writers. Whether you tip or not, I'm just jazzed you're here!
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Your support helps me keep creating content for writers. Whether you tip or not, I'm just jazzed you're here!
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Support Writing and Whatnot with a chai latte (I don't drink coffee)! Free screenwriting tips and industry insights for TV/film writers.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:48 AM
If any of my Writing and Whatnot blogs, tutorials, or resources have helped, consider buying me a chai latte (I know, I'm probably weird, I don't like coffee)! ☕
Your support helps me keep creating content for writers. Whether you tip or not, I'm just jazzed you're here!
ko-fi.com/juliebenson
Your support helps me keep creating content for writers. Whether you tip or not, I'm just jazzed you're here!
ko-fi.com/juliebenson
Arcadia Denny’s is wild.
February 9, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Arcadia Denny’s is wild.
Running all my errands today between appointments is both exhilarating and anxiety inducing in L.A. where a 1 mile drive might take 30 min… or not! But if you’re tired from the superbowl, I’m out and about, what’s everybody need?
February 9, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Running all my errands today between appointments is both exhilarating and anxiety inducing in L.A. where a 1 mile drive might take 30 min… or not! But if you’re tired from the superbowl, I’m out and about, what’s everybody need?
For anyone else missing Jack Horkheimer Star Hustler.
February 9, 2026 at 8:05 PM
For anyone else missing Jack Horkheimer Star Hustler.
This just makes me miss Jack Horkheimer - Star Hustler!
February 9, 2026 at 8:48 AM
This just makes me miss Jack Horkheimer - Star Hustler!
Wonder Man is top tier TV. Blown away by its heart & humor. Film fans will feel seen. L.A.’s a star & antagonist. Light on superhero action but when there it’s impactful. Hope Marvel’s folds Sir Ben Kingsley & Yahya Abdul-Mateen II into future films cause this superhero audition deserves a callback.
two men are walking down a hallway with wonder man written on the wall behind them
ALT: two men are walking down a hallway with wonder man written on the wall behind them
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February 8, 2026 at 6:26 AM
Wonder Man is top tier TV. Blown away by its heart & humor. Film fans will feel seen. L.A.’s a star & antagonist. Light on superhero action but when there it’s impactful. Hope Marvel’s folds Sir Ben Kingsley & Yahya Abdul-Mateen II into future films cause this superhero audition deserves a callback.
Reposted by Julie Benson
Catherine O’Hara… she was great. I always liked her attitude. I hadn’t seen this in years and a fan shared it with me. May her memory be a blessing.
February 7, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Catherine O’Hara… she was great. I always liked her attitude. I hadn’t seen this in years and a fan shared it with me. May her memory be a blessing.
Browsed Epstein files and saw Massage for Dummies. Did a random search for Disneyland. Shows up a lot because of a wedding invite at the Boardwalk hotel. I’m worried anytime someone says “Xyz appears a gazillion times” isn’t really the gotcha they think it is when there’s real abuse & awfulness.
February 7, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Browsed Epstein files and saw Massage for Dummies. Did a random search for Disneyland. Shows up a lot because of a wedding invite at the Boardwalk hotel. I’m worried anytime someone says “Xyz appears a gazillion times” isn’t really the gotcha they think it is when there’s real abuse & awfulness.
Incredible!
The Wright Museums Instagram page is HILARIOUS. Think The Office but it's the staff at a Museum for Black History. Better believe this is on my list of places to visit.
Gentle Spades
"I'm a veteran"
Gentle Spades
"I'm a veteran"
February 6, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Incredible!
I've been on both sides of the table and am sharing tips to show up prepared and confident.
Generals are a "getting to know you meeting" to build a relationship, not pitch projects. (Unless they ask for an elevator pitch.)
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Generals are a "getting to know you meeting" to build a relationship, not pitch projects. (Unless they ask for an elevator pitch.)
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February 6, 2026 at 4:51 AM