There are so many great shows on TV today. Any recommendations for a good show to write a spec script for? What's hot now? I am leaning towards Archer, Sleepy Hollow, or Black List. Any other suggestions?
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Don't go for what's hot now. Too many readers (and I am one) are overwhelmed with what's hot now. Write a spec for something you are passionate about.
I'd suggest writing an episode of a show that you love, irregardless of how popular it is. Also, play to your strengths as a writer. I tried Parks & Rec not long ago and wasn't happy with my work, but when I gave Community a shot I was much more confident!
Spec a show that has at least one season behind it and has been renewed for at least a year if possible. Make sure what you spec is a show you really like--it will help you enormously to watch the show a lot so you get the sense of pacing, etc. Best is when what you spec is your genre. Probably something episodic will be easier than something more serialized. Hope that gives you a start.