Showrunning 101
Reviews Average Rating: 1 out of 5
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Eric Zimmerman I was very disappointed in this "class" which is actually an extended Q&A session. Lack of onscreen bullet points to introduce topics. Very disorganized and rambling approach. I also did not receive any materials to go with it. Don't believe the hype.
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