Ep693 - Liz Sarnoff, Creator & Showrunner ‘Scarpetta’

About this episode

Liz Sarnoff discusses her career as a television writer and producer, including her work on SCARPETTA and LOST.

Liz Sarnoff is a nine-time Emmy-nominated television writer and producer, recognized for her work on some of the most influential television dramas and comedies of the past two decades. Currently, Sarnoff is the showrunner, executive producer, and creator of the TV series SCARPETTA, based on Patricia Cornwell's bestselling book series. Liz got her start with David Milch on the CBS series BIG APPLE and rose through the ranks on HBO’s DEADWOOD and five seasons on ABC’s LOST, becoming an Executive Producer in the final season. In this interview, we talk about her work with David Milch, the transition into showrunning, her new show SCARPETTA, the series LOST, and much more. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps…

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Guest: Liz Sarnoff

Topics covered

• television writing
• showrunning
• Emmy nominations
• television dramas
• television comedies

Keywords

• Emmy-nominated
• David Milch
• HBO
• ABC
• Patricia Cornwell

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