Meet Your Instructor
AMY ANIOBI
Amy Aniobi is an award-winning writer/director/producer with an overall deal at HBO/max. She is best known for her work on HBO’s Emmy-nominated comedy series "insecure.” She founded SuperSpecial as a “creator-first” production company celebrating diverse voices and founded talent incubator, TRIBE, to support independent writers and multi-hyphenates navigating the ranks of the industry. Her obsession with artist support and approachable self-care also led her to co-create and co-host podcast, "The Antidote,” for APM Studios, named one of The Guardian's "best new podcasts of 2022."
Aniobi previously served as showrunner for season one of HBO comedy special, “2 Dope Queens.” She also wrote for “Silicon Valley” (HBO) and “The Michael J. Fox Show” (NBC).
As a director, Aniobi has helmed episodes of “Rap Sh!t” (max), “Survival of the Thickest” (Netflix) and “insecure” (HBO), as well as the award-winning short film, “Honeymoon,” inspired by her own parents’ arranged marriage. Aniobi is Nigerian, attended Stanford University and UCLA and hails from Dallas, Texas.
Course Goals
By the end of this course, students will gain the knowledge and confidence necessary to embark on their careers as professional writers and creatives. They will learn how to: craft a compelling “elevator pitch,” receive and incorporate constructive feedback, understand the role of representation in the entertainment industry, and cultivate a growth mindset that will support their continued creative success.
Course Quote
"Identify your brand as a writer. If you claim your brand
then you get to say what type of writer you are before
someone else decides for you. It's important to know
what you write as far as genre and style, so that you
can talk to people about where you want to go."
- AMY ANIOBI
Testimonials
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"Amy creates a digestible and informative course that encompasses the entire career of being a writer in a way that is rarely discussed! She left me feeling confident is more ways than one — in my work and in myself!"
- LIZZ B.
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"Amy manages to demystify common misconceptions of professional screenwriting while providing actionable takeaways for a successful career. Her industry knowledge is vital for building a solid foundation!"
-TONI A.
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"Amy embraces writers’ weaknesses and doubts in a nurturing way. There’s so much raw honesty and candidness behind Amy’s recommendations, and it feels like she is sitting at a small intimate table just with you."
- MIJOE S.
Course Curriculum
Who is this for?
The student persona for The Writer’s Mindset is the aspiring TV writer — perhaps they are recent graduates of writing programs, writers with experience in other mediums, or individuals with a passion for storytelling who are interested in pursuing a career in television writing.
