Disney | ABC Television Group - Talent Development & Diversity

For 20 years, the Disney|ABC Writing Program has been lauded as one of the most successful writer programs in the entertainment industry. The one-year program, is the only program of its kind sanctioned by the Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW). The fellowship has launched the careers of many writers, including: Laurence Andries (Supernatural, Alias, Six Feet Under); Jane Espenson (Battlestar Galactica, Gilmore Girls, Buffy the Vampire Slayer); and Saladin K. Patterson (Psych, The Bernie Mac Show, Frasier).

The ABC Daytime Writer Development Program offers candidates an opportunity to develop the skills essential to writing for scripted daytime television. Created over a decade ago, the program seeks writers who excel in creating emotionally rich relationship and character-driven content. Alumni of this program have staffed on such series as One Life to Live and General Hospital: Nightshift.

Another writing initiative is the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) Latino Television Writers Program. Disney|ABC Television Group is a sponsor of each of this programs.