Veteran TV writers Liz Craft and Sarah Fain demystify Hollywood by making career and personal struggles universal. Friends since high school and writing partners for over 20 years, Liz and Sarah have survived and thrived in Tinseltown’s male-dominated entertainment industry, guided by blind optimism and a Midwestern work ethic. Along the way they've learned a lot about kicking ass, kissing ass, and office yoga.
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Latest episodes
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Ep. 487: Killin’ It Killer Bee Style
Liz and Sarah check in on their 2026 Team Theme “Be the Bee,” and decide to update it to “Be the Killer Bee.” In Take A Hike, Liz shares a strategy for putting yourself i
Sep 10 33 min
Ep. 486: What Will We Do Without Dolly?
In honor of the incredible life and legacy of Dolly Parton, Liz and Sarah are doing an all-Dolly episode! In From The Treadmill Desks Of, they reveal how they wish they’d
Sep 3 29 min
Ep. 485: Chaos Vibes & The Joy Of Rehashing
Liz and Sarah discuss that one of the biggest advantages of having a writing partner is being able to take turns bringing each other up when one is down. Right now, Sarah
Aug 27 34 min
Ep. 484: The Talk-Through Step & Monday Morning Steps
Liz and Sarah have added a useful new step to their pitch writing process — the talk-through step. If they’re working with someone they trust, they’ve discovered it’s sup
Aug 20 30 min
Ep. 483: A Tough Hollywood Lesson & Making It Happen (Casting Edition)
Liz and Sarah discuss how their recent disappointment over a project that went up in smoke has once again taught them not to invest too heavily emotionally (or practicall
Aug 13 29 min
Ep. 482: Word Count Accountability (& Chuck Dances!)
Liz and Sarah are using a new accountability method to power through the pages of their novel Bad Trip. Every day, they’re writing down their respective word counts in th
Aug 6 29 min
Ep. 481: AI Work Flow & Plus One With Lisa And Morgan
Liz and Sarah are experimenting with AI to make their work flow more productive. Will their new Chat GPT Work-generated schedule help them keep their project priorities s
Jul 30 34 min
Ep. 480: Making It Happen & The Wonder Of A Repertoire
Liz and Sarah are making it happen! They’ve been doing a deep dive into micro-dramas for several months, and now they’re at the beginning stages of Executive Producing th
Jul 23 31 min
Ep. 479: Summer 2026 Listener Questions Episode: Part Two!
Liz and Sarah are answering more listener questions! Do they still drink espresso martinis? What advice would they give their college senior selves? Could they have been
Jul 16 31 min
Move Happier: Tips for Regular Exercise, How Walking Helps You Think, Plus Can Your Garden Be an Accountability Partner? (Bonus)
We discuss the biggest obstacles to moving more this summer with Sarah Fain from the “Happier in Hollywood” podcast, and share practical strategies for getting regular ex
Jul 12 37 min
Ep. 478: Summer 2026 Listener Questions: Part One!
Today Liz and Sarah are answering listener questions! If they weren’t TV writers, what career would they each choose? (Sarah would like to own a craft store, while Liz’s
Jul 9 31 min
Ep. 477: The Universe Speaks & Career Lessons With Laverne
During a recent trip to the Santa Barbara Bowl, Liz and Sarah felt the universe was sending signs that they’re on the right creative path. One of the signs? A long line f
Jul 2 33 min
Ep. 476: How To Get A Rep!
Liz and Sarah discuss their recent Bad Trip writing marathon in Santa Barbara. The highlight? Writing outside at Godmothers in Summerland. Then they interview Rina O’Mall
Jun 25 36 min
Ep. 475: Week Of Yes, Rabbit Holes, & Friendworking
Liz and Sarah had a Week of Yes! After months (years) of hearing “no” they’re finally starting to get some “yeses.” Yay! Next, Liz and Sarah each offer a Take A Hike sugg
Jun 18 30 min
Ep. 474: Summeritis & Barn To Yarn
Liz and Sarah are suffering from Summeritis! They’re managing to stay productive — but it’s not easy. In Take A Hike, they talk about the value of going on a learning ret
Jun 11 33 min
Ep. 473: Project Theme Songs & A Wrap On Whimsy
As Liz and Sarah dive into the new draft of their novel, they’re experimenting with tense. They each wrote a scene in past tense, and now they’re going to write the same
Jun 4 34 min
Ep. 472: Baby Talk & Summer Schemes
Liz and Sarah are trying out a new pitch technique — instead of writing out their latest pitch word for word, they’re prepping it in bullet points to keep the flow more s
May 28 34 min
Ep. 471: Financial Wellness In New Hollywood (Yes, It’s Possible!)
Liz and Sarah talk to trauma-informed financial wellness coach Katy Chen Mazzara about the connection between money blocks and creative blocks, why it’s never a good idea
May 21 36 min
Ep. 470: Prepping Small Talk & Lazarus Projects
Liz and Sarah talk about why it’s helpful to prepare small talk topics before a Zoom meeting. Knowing how to fill that awkward time before everyone arrives will reduce yo
May 14 35 min
Ep. 469: Putting Our Reading Into Our Writing
Liz and Sarah talk about how they plan to incorporate what they’ve gleaned from Natalie Goldberg’s book, Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within, into the next
May 7 33 min
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A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.
I’ve been listening since the beginning, and Liz and Sarah feel like old friends to me. I couldn’t be further removed from Hollywood or the entertainment industry, but they always have great hacks and advice for navigating life—professional life AND personal life.
BBT67 · Sep 2025
I have learned so much about Hollywood and the world of writers through Liz and Sarah which has been fun but that is only a small part of what I get out of this podcast. I love hearing them talk about their friendship, their writing partnership, their families and just their lives in general. I never fail to pick up a useful tip. I have been listening from the beginning and look forward to Thursdays when I get to get caught on their lives.
Beckytwo · Aug 2025
I love everything about this podcast. It’s not just the practical insights about a writing career in Hollywood but it’s also the recommendations, the vulnerability, the humor, and the wonderful sense of curiosity they bring to every episode and their listeners.
Laverne McKinnon · Mar 2025
I love Happier in Hollywood & always look forward to it. Liz & Sarah are delightful & always share interesting topics & information.
lee44! · Jan 2025
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