This week we sit down with Jackie Decembly, story editor on 4400  on the CW. We discuss her journey from Spanish teacher to TV writer, how she got staffed for the first time, how she landed respresentation, the importance of the first few pages of a script, and so much more.

This is one of our favorite episodes so far and you don't want to miss it! 

Jackie's Bio:

Born and raised in the Midwest, Jackie graduated from The Ohio State University and attended the University of Cincinnati for graduate school. After several years as a Spanish teacher, Jackie left teaching to pursue a career as a TV writer. Now an LA based 1hr dramedy/drama writer, Jackie’s writing focuses primarily on female-driven stories that explore complicated family dynamics, female friendship and the idea of being a fish out of water. Her Blackish TV spec “Downsizing” was a semifinalist for The Breakk Screenwriting Competition. Jackie has worked as a set production assistant, a line producer’s assistant and writers’ production assistant. She was a writers’ assistant on Netflix's Ginny & Georgia and was a staff writer on Disney +’s  upcoming show Turner & Hooch. She is currently a story editor for 4400 on the CW.

Check out: 

• Turner & Hooch  on Disney+ 

Find us on the socials:

• Jackie's Twitter: @JackiePenn18
• Podcast Twitter: @ScriptedPod 
• Leah: @leah_lame  
• Bry: @Bry_larrea
• Email us at: [email protected]

Shows that made us want to be TV writers: 

• Jane the Virgin 
• Ugly Betty 
• The Walking Dead 
• Big Little Lies