Back then there were shows that staffed writers straight out of college. And now? A staff writer is expected to function on the same level as a co-EP. A super realistic and not at all insane expectation. They want everyone to be a Berlanti. Except if you’re a POC who is. Then it doesn’t count. 🙃
The 90s were so insane. why did I have to be a child
Feb 5, 2026 18:13If staff writers can even get read or hired at all.
When I got my first staff job, I thought I was super old to be a baby writer. Turns out... now pretty average.
