Minoti Vaishnav
@minotivaishnav.bsky.social
TV Writer: TRUE LIES (CBS), THE EQUALIZER (CBS). Also a short fiction author, former popstar, true crime producer, and scripted podcast writer (SOMEONE IS KILLING THE WOLFHOUNDS, HOPE IS HERE, THE MIND DOCTOR). Rep: Ellie Klein at TFC Mgmt
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Enjoying my red carpet moment repping my pilot The Secret Life of Samira Sen at #IFFLA.
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You know what separates writers who break in from equally talented writers who don't? A small circle of peers who gave brutally honest notes, celebrated tiny victories, and kept them going when quitting felt easier. Cultivating those relationships deserves as much focus as writing your next script.
November 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
You know what separates writers who break in from equally talented writers who don't? A small circle of peers who gave brutally honest notes, celebrated tiny victories, and kept them going when quitting felt easier. Cultivating those relationships deserves as much focus as writing your next script.
Finally catching up with the last season of Resident Alien (was saving it because it’s almost over 😭). This is the kind of show I would have loved to staff on. I’m so sad it’s done.
PS. Forever jealous of Cherry Chevapravatdumrong for staffing on this AND The Orville. I mean. That’s the dream!
PS. Forever jealous of Cherry Chevapravatdumrong for staffing on this AND The Orville. I mean. That’s the dream!
November 5, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Finally catching up with the last season of Resident Alien (was saving it because it’s almost over 😭). This is the kind of show I would have loved to staff on. I’m so sad it’s done.
PS. Forever jealous of Cherry Chevapravatdumrong for staffing on this AND The Orville. I mean. That’s the dream!
PS. Forever jealous of Cherry Chevapravatdumrong for staffing on this AND The Orville. I mean. That’s the dream!
October friends. 🎃💕
October 31, 2025 at 8:18 PM
October friends. 🎃💕
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I don’t understand why dating is so hard, all I’m looking for is a new best friend from scratch who I’m willing to die for that must get along with all my family and friends and have comparable ambition and identical values and wild sexual chemistry with me and no else forever
October 31, 2025 at 12:22 AM
I don’t understand why dating is so hard, all I’m looking for is a new best friend from scratch who I’m willing to die for that must get along with all my family and friends and have comparable ambition and identical values and wild sexual chemistry with me and no else forever
An exec at Amazon Studios, someone who was always helpful and championed writers, clued me in on shows that were staffing, and answered IP questions for a series I like that Amazon owns and has in development, just got laid off in the Amazon massacre. I hate this. I hope he lands somewhere great!
October 29, 2025 at 9:42 PM
An exec at Amazon Studios, someone who was always helpful and championed writers, clued me in on shows that were staffing, and answered IP questions for a series I like that Amazon owns and has in development, just got laid off in the Amazon massacre. I hate this. I hope he lands somewhere great!
If you’re a creative thinking about giving up because things feel impossible and time keeps passing without seeming like progress is being made, just remember Pedro Pascal didn’t become a household name until he was almost 50.
October 16, 2025 at 12:58 AM
If you’re a creative thinking about giving up because things feel impossible and time keeps passing without seeming like progress is being made, just remember Pedro Pascal didn’t become a household name until he was almost 50.
It took 2-3ish years to develop and make both these shows. Think of the YEARS 100s of people put into making these two shows only to get cancelled after 10ish eps. Awful.
Amazon Prime Video has canceled "Countdown" and "Butterfly" after one season each.
Both series appeared on Nielsen’s top 10 streaming originals chart.
variety.com/2025/tv/news...
Both series appeared on Nielsen’s top 10 streaming originals chart.
variety.com/2025/tv/news...
October 11, 2025 at 3:49 AM
It took 2-3ish years to develop and make both these shows. Think of the YEARS 100s of people put into making these two shows only to get cancelled after 10ish eps. Awful.
We did it! We have finally elected members to the WGAW Board who will advocate for TV lowers and mids! Our concerns have been shoved aside for far too long. There’s finally hope we’ll now be heard!
Voter turnout was still meh, but way way better than previous years! One step at a time.
🎉
Voter turnout was still meh, but way way better than previous years! One step at a time.
🎉
Voting closes tomorrow at noon Pacific time. PLEASE don’t forget to vote. Every WGA election, turn out is dismal and this only hurts guild members. If you’re a lower or mid level TV writer, your vote matters now more than ever — we have NO representation on the BOD. Change that by voting!
If you’re a WGA member — particularly if you’re a lower or mid level writer — I highly recommend you read all the candidate statements and VOTE in the WGA BOD election now. We need the board to look out for lowers and mids. Your voting credentials were sent via email. Writers, please vote!
September 24, 2025 at 4:12 AM
We did it! We have finally elected members to the WGAW Board who will advocate for TV lowers and mids! Our concerns have been shoved aside for far too long. There’s finally hope we’ll now be heard!
Voter turnout was still meh, but way way better than previous years! One step at a time.
🎉
Voter turnout was still meh, but way way better than previous years! One step at a time.
🎉
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WGA MEMBERS: Vote in the election today. If you haven't been paying any attention at all this campaign season (like I haven't) DM me and I'll send you the list of who one of my plugged-in friends is voting for.
We don't want a paltry election turnout ahead of negotiations next year. 🙏🏾
We don't want a paltry election turnout ahead of negotiations next year. 🙏🏾
September 22, 2025 at 7:45 PM
WGA MEMBERS: Vote in the election today. If you haven't been paying any attention at all this campaign season (like I haven't) DM me and I'll send you the list of who one of my plugged-in friends is voting for.
We don't want a paltry election turnout ahead of negotiations next year. 🙏🏾
We don't want a paltry election turnout ahead of negotiations next year. 🙏🏾
Voting closes tomorrow at noon Pacific time. PLEASE don’t forget to vote. Every WGA election, turn out is dismal and this only hurts guild members. If you’re a lower or mid level TV writer, your vote matters now more than ever — we have NO representation on the BOD. Change that by voting!
If you’re a WGA member — particularly if you’re a lower or mid level writer — I highly recommend you read all the candidate statements and VOTE in the WGA BOD election now. We need the board to look out for lowers and mids. Your voting credentials were sent via email. Writers, please vote!
September 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Voting closes tomorrow at noon Pacific time. PLEASE don’t forget to vote. Every WGA election, turn out is dismal and this only hurts guild members. If you’re a lower or mid level TV writer, your vote matters now more than ever — we have NO representation on the BOD. Change that by voting!
I’m catching up with Matlock and you can just tell they have a really smart writers room. And I’m not just saying that because one of the writers is my CBS Program Mentee lol. They just seem really good at breaking story and playing with broadcast structure in a way that’s entertaining. Kudos!
September 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I’m catching up with Matlock and you can just tell they have a really smart writers room. And I’m not just saying that because one of the writers is my CBS Program Mentee lol. They just seem really good at breaking story and playing with broadcast structure in a way that’s entertaining. Kudos!
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The Pitt is fantastic & deserved the win on quality alone—but that 15 ep order is a ray of hope for me as well. Thought experiment I always ask people to do; what if there had only been 8 episodes in S1? Or 10? Doesn’t bear thinking about. The season was a terrific rich meal & I’m so happy for them.
the pitt meant so much to me this year, i'm so grateful for it
September 15, 2025 at 5:40 AM
The Pitt is fantastic & deserved the win on quality alone—but that 15 ep order is a ray of hope for me as well. Thought experiment I always ask people to do; what if there had only been 8 episodes in S1? Or 10? Doesn’t bear thinking about. The season was a terrific rich meal & I’m so happy for them.
If you’re a WGA member — particularly if you’re a lower or mid level writer — I highly recommend you read all the candidate statements and VOTE in the WGA BOD election now. We need the board to look out for lowers and mids. Your voting credentials were sent via email. Writers, please vote!
September 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
If you’re a WGA member — particularly if you’re a lower or mid level writer — I highly recommend you read all the candidate statements and VOTE in the WGA BOD election now. We need the board to look out for lowers and mids. Your voting credentials were sent via email. Writers, please vote!
Got CBS/Paramount on my 5th try (finalist 2nd try). CAPE fellowship: finalist 2nd time applying, got in on my 3rd try years later. Was an Orchard Project Episodic Lab finalist in 2022, then got nothing in 2024 and got in 2025. You have to keep applying. It almost never happens on the first try.
That voice telling you your writing program rejection means you're not good enough? Put it aside. Programs have limited spots and specific needs each year. Your script might be perfect for next year's readers. The writers who succeed aren't just talented—they're relentless.
#scriptsky
#scriptsky
August 20, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Got CBS/Paramount on my 5th try (finalist 2nd try). CAPE fellowship: finalist 2nd time applying, got in on my 3rd try years later. Was an Orchard Project Episodic Lab finalist in 2022, then got nothing in 2024 and got in 2025. You have to keep applying. It almost never happens on the first try.
When people say TikTok/YouTube is going to replace movies and TV, this is what I’m gonna point them to. Because the audience for KPop Demon Hunters hasn’t just been adults — 12-16 year olds are currently obsessed with this movie.
There is room for everything. TV, Film, and Social Media.
There is room for everything. TV, Film, and Social Media.
August 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
When people say TikTok/YouTube is going to replace movies and TV, this is what I’m gonna point them to. Because the audience for KPop Demon Hunters hasn’t just been adults — 12-16 year olds are currently obsessed with this movie.
There is room for everything. TV, Film, and Social Media.
There is room for everything. TV, Film, and Social Media.
We’re climbing! THE MIND DOCTOR is #2 on the Drama Podcast Charts now. Woo hoo!
July 31, 2025 at 10:06 PM
We’re climbing! THE MIND DOCTOR is #2 on the Drama Podcast Charts now. Woo hoo!
THE MIND DOCTOR is out now and we’re already charting at #5 on the Apple Fiction Podcast Charts! All 8 episodes written by me! It’s like THE PITT but for audio. Created by Peter Hartmann and based on his life. Check it out! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
July 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
THE MIND DOCTOR is out now and we’re already charting at #5 on the Apple Fiction Podcast Charts! All 8 episodes written by me! It’s like THE PITT but for audio. Created by Peter Hartmann and based on his life. Check it out! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
💯 this. I love my manager. But I wouldn’t have her had I not left previous managers. Like with any relationship, you have to leave the lackluster in order to find the good.
Writers: having the wrong manager is often worse than having no manager at all. It can be hard to wait for the best fit, or to leave a professional relationship that's not serving you, but sometimes it's for the best.
#scriptsky
#scriptsky
July 30, 2025 at 3:39 AM
💯 this. I love my manager. But I wouldn’t have her had I not left previous managers. Like with any relationship, you have to leave the lackluster in order to find the good.
There is a movie on Netflix called MY OXFORD YEAR and as someone who went to Oxford, I cannot stress enough how this was absolutely not my Oxford experience at all. 😂🤣😆
July 28, 2025 at 2:43 AM
There is a movie on Netflix called MY OXFORD YEAR and as someone who went to Oxford, I cannot stress enough how this was absolutely not my Oxford experience at all. 😂🤣😆
Nooooooooooooooooo!
'Resident Alien' Canceled Ahead of Season 4 Finale
Here's what the showrunner had to say in an exclusive statement provided to TV Insider.
www.tvinsider.com
July 25, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Nooooooooooooooooo!
Literally, same! 🤣
I will be at SDCC Saturday and I look forward to many failed attempts to frantically meet up with people who literally live in the same city as me, and yet there's never any urgency attached to seeing them here.
July 23, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Literally, same! 🤣
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TV used to just run out
you would watch until like 12:30 am usually which was the latest most shows would run and then it would just be infomercials or static until morning
you would watch until like 12:30 am usually which was the latest most shows would run and then it would just be infomercials or static until morning
What’s a real thing from your childhood that kids these days would find completely foreign?
Like, how we used to be able to walk right up to the gate to meet our family coming off a flight.
Or how we had to pick a spot to meet at the theater BEFORE we went.
Like, how we used to be able to walk right up to the gate to meet our family coming off a flight.
Or how we had to pick a spot to meet at the theater BEFORE we went.
July 14, 2025 at 3:31 AM
TV used to just run out
you would watch until like 12:30 am usually which was the latest most shows would run and then it would just be infomercials or static until morning
you would watch until like 12:30 am usually which was the latest most shows would run and then it would just be infomercials or static until morning