Nate Federman
@natefederman.bsky.social
TV writer currently on Big City Greens / Second normal thing / Jamband apologist
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#Introduction
I’m a TV writer on Big City Greens. I started as a writers’ assistant and digital writer on #TheOffice. I’ve staffed on lots of other shows you probably haven’t seen, but I did write THE Barbie movie… Barbie and Chelsea: the Lost Birthday.
#ScriptSky #Writing #Scriptwriting #Animation
I’m a TV writer on Big City Greens. I started as a writers’ assistant and digital writer on #TheOffice. I’ve staffed on lots of other shows you probably haven’t seen, but I did write THE Barbie movie… Barbie and Chelsea: the Lost Birthday.
#ScriptSky #Writing #Scriptwriting #Animation
Feels like a good time to take a few days off of social media. Maybe a few years, we’ll see.
November 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Feels like a good time to take a few days off of social media. Maybe a few years, we’ll see.
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You get staffed on a show. It’s a dream come true. The 1st week is so fun. And then deadlines and notes hit, and people get nasty. Every day is full of stress and difficult situations to navigate.
It’s happened to me a few times. SO HOW DO YOU SURVIVE A TOXIC ROOM?
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#Scriptsky #Screenwriting
It’s happened to me a few times. SO HOW DO YOU SURVIVE A TOXIC ROOM?
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#Scriptsky #Screenwriting
November 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
You get staffed on a show. It’s a dream come true. The 1st week is so fun. And then deadlines and notes hit, and people get nasty. Every day is full of stress and difficult situations to navigate.
It’s happened to me a few times. SO HOW DO YOU SURVIVE A TOXIC ROOM?
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#Scriptsky #Screenwriting
It’s happened to me a few times. SO HOW DO YOU SURVIVE A TOXIC ROOM?
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#Scriptsky #Screenwriting
You get staffed on a show. It’s a dream come true. The 1st week is so fun. And then deadlines and notes hit, and people get nasty. Every day is full of stress and difficult situations to navigate.
It’s happened to me a few times. SO HOW DO YOU SURVIVE A TOXIC ROOM?
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#Scriptsky #Screenwriting
It’s happened to me a few times. SO HOW DO YOU SURVIVE A TOXIC ROOM?
🧵1
#Scriptsky #Screenwriting
November 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
You get staffed on a show. It’s a dream come true. The 1st week is so fun. And then deadlines and notes hit, and people get nasty. Every day is full of stress and difficult situations to navigate.
It’s happened to me a few times. SO HOW DO YOU SURVIVE A TOXIC ROOM?
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#Scriptsky #Screenwriting
It’s happened to me a few times. SO HOW DO YOU SURVIVE A TOXIC ROOM?
🧵1
#Scriptsky #Screenwriting
Reposted by Nate Federman
Go Dodgers! but it’s fun to look at this photo as if Yamamoto’s smile is a scream and he is being eaten by his teammates
November 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Go Dodgers! but it’s fun to look at this photo as if Yamamoto’s smile is a scream and he is being eaten by his teammates
LA is just more fun when the Dodgers win. Love seeing my neighbors from all over the city all rally around this team.
November 2, 2025 at 4:34 AM
LA is just more fun when the Dodgers win. Love seeing my neighbors from all over the city all rally around this team.
Let’s talk SAVE THE CAT! (Supposedly) The Last Book On #Screenwriting You’ll Ever Need
Let me get this out of the way: I think Save the Cat! is a very good book for beginners and experienced writers alike. But I also have some serious qualms with it! I’ll explain both in this…
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Let me get this out of the way: I think Save the Cat! is a very good book for beginners and experienced writers alike. But I also have some serious qualms with it! I’ll explain both in this…
#Scriptsky 🧵1
November 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Let’s talk SAVE THE CAT! (Supposedly) The Last Book On #Screenwriting You’ll Ever Need
Let me get this out of the way: I think Save the Cat! is a very good book for beginners and experienced writers alike. But I also have some serious qualms with it! I’ll explain both in this…
#Scriptsky 🧵1
Let me get this out of the way: I think Save the Cat! is a very good book for beginners and experienced writers alike. But I also have some serious qualms with it! I’ll explain both in this…
#Scriptsky 🧵1
100% this. I might push back a little bit with my bosses on my show (when appropriate), but when it comes to other folks reading stuff I write on spec, nothing more than clarifying questions.
I have learned to take a notepad with me when I get notes. If I feel the urge to debate a note, I write instead. It’s helped me internalize that my role is to LISTEN. I don’t have to take any of the notes, so why look like an idiot by debating someone, telling them what their reaction REALLY was?
October 30, 2025 at 2:26 AM
100% this. I might push back a little bit with my bosses on my show (when appropriate), but when it comes to other folks reading stuff I write on spec, nothing more than clarifying questions.
An aspiring writer I’m friendly with asked me to read his spec pilot. I gave him my thoughts today, and left impressed by him. In my opinion, the script needs a ton of work! But rather than get upset or defensive, he was nothing but appreciative. That’s what impressed me!
#Scriptsky #Screenwriting
#Scriptsky #Screenwriting
October 30, 2025 at 2:06 AM
An aspiring writer I’m friendly with asked me to read his spec pilot. I gave him my thoughts today, and left impressed by him. In my opinion, the script needs a ton of work! But rather than get upset or defensive, he was nothing but appreciative. That’s what impressed me!
#Scriptsky #Screenwriting
#Scriptsky #Screenwriting
The article is wild! Definitely worth a read. But even after reading it, I still can’t comprehend why a man would desire a partner devoid of their own thoughts, passions, and curiosities. Is it just rampant insecurity?
A writer tried dating alt-right men as an experiment to learn about them. There is so much going on here I don't even know where to start
www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/love-sex/...
www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/love-sex/...
October 29, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The article is wild! Definitely worth a read. But even after reading it, I still can’t comprehend why a man would desire a partner devoid of their own thoughts, passions, and curiosities. Is it just rampant insecurity?
The real treasure was the fruit trays we ate along the way.
October 28, 2025 at 6:57 AM
The real treasure was the fruit trays we ate along the way.
“I like pineapple!”
I like it when a baseball lasts so long the commentators start discussing their favorite fruits.
I like it when a baseball lasts so long the commentators start discussing their favorite fruits.
October 28, 2025 at 6:04 AM
“I like pineapple!”
I like it when a baseball lasts so long the commentators start discussing their favorite fruits.
I like it when a baseball lasts so long the commentators start discussing their favorite fruits.
My grandfather stormed the beaches of Normandy. Hero!
My father survived two years in a Vietcong POW camp. Hero!
I figured out how to get my dishwasher to drain when it was clogged. Even bigger hero!
My father survived two years in a Vietcong POW camp. Hero!
I figured out how to get my dishwasher to drain when it was clogged. Even bigger hero!
October 26, 2025 at 10:43 PM
My grandfather stormed the beaches of Normandy. Hero!
My father survived two years in a Vietcong POW camp. Hero!
I figured out how to get my dishwasher to drain when it was clogged. Even bigger hero!
My father survived two years in a Vietcong POW camp. Hero!
I figured out how to get my dishwasher to drain when it was clogged. Even bigger hero!
Let’s talk PUNCH-UPS.
Punching up a script is the process by which a script that’s working well gets funnier, tighter, and any remaining wrinkles get smoothed out.
I’ve been in hundreds of punch-ups and learned a few lessons along the way…
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#Scriptsky #Screenwriting #Writingcommunity
Punching up a script is the process by which a script that’s working well gets funnier, tighter, and any remaining wrinkles get smoothed out.
I’ve been in hundreds of punch-ups and learned a few lessons along the way…
🧵1
#Scriptsky #Screenwriting #Writingcommunity
October 25, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Let’s talk PUNCH-UPS.
Punching up a script is the process by which a script that’s working well gets funnier, tighter, and any remaining wrinkles get smoothed out.
I’ve been in hundreds of punch-ups and learned a few lessons along the way…
🧵1
#Scriptsky #Screenwriting #Writingcommunity
Punching up a script is the process by which a script that’s working well gets funnier, tighter, and any remaining wrinkles get smoothed out.
I’ve been in hundreds of punch-ups and learned a few lessons along the way…
🧵1
#Scriptsky #Screenwriting #Writingcommunity
Timeline cleanse. Here’s my sweet pup napping. With so much darkness out there, we all gotta try to enjoy the sunny spots when we find them.
October 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Timeline cleanse. Here’s my sweet pup napping. With so much darkness out there, we all gotta try to enjoy the sunny spots when we find them.
Easily the biggest protest I’ve seen in 20 years of going to South Bay protests. Torrance and the beach cities turned out for #NoKings today.
October 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Easily the biggest protest I’ve seen in 20 years of going to South Bay protests. Torrance and the beach cities turned out for #NoKings today.
When I worked on #TheOffice, Greg Daniels had a list of questions he asked of every story. Some were show-specific (eg “Are we saying something truthful if exaggerated about office life?”), but many are applicable to any script. Here’s a 🧵 on them…
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#Scriptsky #Screenwriting #WritingCommunity
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#Scriptsky #Screenwriting #WritingCommunity
October 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
When I worked on #TheOffice, Greg Daniels had a list of questions he asked of every story. Some were show-specific (eg “Are we saying something truthful if exaggerated about office life?”), but many are applicable to any script. Here’s a 🧵 on them…
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#Scriptsky #Screenwriting #WritingCommunity
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#Scriptsky #Screenwriting #WritingCommunity
I don’t claim to be some huge Dodgers fan, but LA is just more fun when the Dodgers are winning!
And what Ohtani did tonight was probably the greatest individual performance I’ve ever seen from a baseball player in one game.
And what Ohtani did tonight was probably the greatest individual performance I’ve ever seen from a baseball player in one game.
October 18, 2025 at 3:34 AM
I don’t claim to be some huge Dodgers fan, but LA is just more fun when the Dodgers are winning!
And what Ohtani did tonight was probably the greatest individual performance I’ve ever seen from a baseball player in one game.
And what Ohtani did tonight was probably the greatest individual performance I’ve ever seen from a baseball player in one game.
I got a pretty nice little Saturday planned. I’m gonna coach an AYSO soccer game, attend a #NoKings protest, ref two other AYSO games, and then make my family pizza from scratch.
This apparently makes me a “radical left-wing terrorist who hates America.”
This apparently makes me a “radical left-wing terrorist who hates America.”
October 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I got a pretty nice little Saturday planned. I’m gonna coach an AYSO soccer game, attend a #NoKings protest, ref two other AYSO games, and then make my family pizza from scratch.
This apparently makes me a “radical left-wing terrorist who hates America.”
This apparently makes me a “radical left-wing terrorist who hates America.”
My 10 year old just made a bad 6-7 pun (yes, I know the meme).
I didn’t laugh.
My 8 year old told me, “We get the joke because we’re Generation Alpha and you don’t ’cuz you’re Generation Old.”
I did laugh at that.
I didn’t laugh.
My 8 year old told me, “We get the joke because we’re Generation Alpha and you don’t ’cuz you’re Generation Old.”
I did laugh at that.
October 16, 2025 at 9:50 PM
My 10 year old just made a bad 6-7 pun (yes, I know the meme).
I didn’t laugh.
My 8 year old told me, “We get the joke because we’re Generation Alpha and you don’t ’cuz you’re Generation Old.”
I did laugh at that.
I didn’t laugh.
My 8 year old told me, “We get the joke because we’re Generation Alpha and you don’t ’cuz you’re Generation Old.”
I did laugh at that.
One thing I love about vote by mail / ballot box drop off in CA, is that they email you once your vote is counted so there’s no stress it didn’t go through.
#YesOn50
#YesOn50
October 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
One thing I love about vote by mail / ballot box drop off in CA, is that they email you once your vote is counted so there’s no stress it didn’t go through.
#YesOn50
#YesOn50
The world is a dumpster fire, so fuck it, I’m gonna bake bread.
Note: this is not a metaphor; I’m literally baking a loaf of rosemary bread. And my kitchen smells amazing!
Note: this is not a metaphor; I’m literally baking a loaf of rosemary bread. And my kitchen smells amazing!
October 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The world is a dumpster fire, so fuck it, I’m gonna bake bread.
Note: this is not a metaphor; I’m literally baking a loaf of rosemary bread. And my kitchen smells amazing!
Note: this is not a metaphor; I’m literally baking a loaf of rosemary bread. And my kitchen smells amazing!
My favorite noise in the world is the near silence that’s periodically punctuated by the sound of a page turning as I listen to my daughters read.
October 13, 2025 at 3:20 PM
My favorite noise in the world is the near silence that’s periodically punctuated by the sound of a page turning as I listen to my daughters read.
In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand
I'll go first: Six page commercial lease.
I'll go first: Six page commercial lease.
October 12, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Faced the Trader Joe’s equivalent of Sophie’s Choice just now:
Went to check out and both of the cashiers I’ve become friendly with had open lanes and happily motioned for me to come to them, but I could only choose one. So…
I panicked, knocked over my whole cart of groceries, and ran away!
Went to check out and both of the cashiers I’ve become friendly with had open lanes and happily motioned for me to come to them, but I could only choose one. So…
I panicked, knocked over my whole cart of groceries, and ran away!
October 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Faced the Trader Joe’s equivalent of Sophie’s Choice just now:
Went to check out and both of the cashiers I’ve become friendly with had open lanes and happily motioned for me to come to them, but I could only choose one. So…
I panicked, knocked over my whole cart of groceries, and ran away!
Went to check out and both of the cashiers I’ve become friendly with had open lanes and happily motioned for me to come to them, but I could only choose one. So…
I panicked, knocked over my whole cart of groceries, and ran away!
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Done a few generals (not enough, dammit), but every time I've walked in I've scanned the room for things to spark immediate friendly convo. Movie posters, memorabilia, sports tokens. College.
Most people love to talk about the stuff they find cool. Prompt them to do so and you'll seem cool, too.
Most people love to talk about the stuff they find cool. Prompt them to do so and you'll seem cool, too.
October 11, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Done a few generals (not enough, dammit), but every time I've walked in I've scanned the room for things to spark immediate friendly convo. Movie posters, memorabilia, sports tokens. College.
Most people love to talk about the stuff they find cool. Prompt them to do so and you'll seem cool, too.
Most people love to talk about the stuff they find cool. Prompt them to do so and you'll seem cool, too.