Kim Alsup
@CreativeK
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I create stories that empower Women • Nerd • I’ve lived 3 different lives as a writer • Detroit✈️LA
Joined October 2008
After a year of me applying to every job imaginable, them telling me I was overqualified, doing Amazon Flex even though my back couldn’t handle lifting heavy boxes to make ends meet, I have gotten a job on a new Netflix show. Thank you Handy Foundation for this opportunity.
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You could send a food truck or two to the picket lines for those non A-list actors that are doing their part.
Emma Stone, Ben Affleck, Scarlett Johansson, George Clooney and Tyler Perry were among an A-list group actors who met with SAG-AFTRA leadership to find a way to resolve the strike, which has now lasted 97 days. More details here:
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30 years ago today @keeneniwayans created, wrote and starred in In Living Color. This show launched the careers of so many people. Keenan don’t get enough credit for his work man. #inlivingcolor
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This girl met Tim Meadows yesterday at Disney. I’m a person that has to rehearse what I’m going to say sometimes. His 2nd loop around my friend tapped him and said “she wants to talk to you”. I wasn’t ready. 😩. Me: I grew up watching you on SNL. Thank you. 🤦🏽♀️
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I mean is this really a question. Tyler Christopher is the only answer here.
Who is your favorite Nikolas Cassadine? #GH #GeneralHospital #GH60 #Nikolas . Tyler Christopher (1996-1999; 2003-2011; 2013-2016). Stephen Martines (1999-2003). Nick Stabile (2016; temporary). Or. Marcus Coloma (2019-2023)
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This film is finally done! 😳 I never got paid for working on this film. Worked on this film in 2019. I kept calling and was told they were waiting for funding. I’m mad all over again. This is why I picket.
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#DanceDreams with @msdebbieallen was phenomenal. It was so inspiring. As someone that had always wanted to dance but gave up when someone told me I wasn’t good enough it was amazing to see all the love poured into those young people. Kudos to everyone at DADA for that.
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Today was magical. When you have the extreme honor of working with the amazing, talented, humble Academy Award Winner @MatthewACherry this week. Congratulations and thank you for letting us celebrate with you today. #HairLove #MatthewCherry
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It was so amazing to finally meet @ginatorres on Friday. I wrote a pilot where one of my character descriptions includes her. Gina has been on my dream cast board for awhile. *Gina gets drops off at the SAG-AFTRA tent* . Me: Oh Shit…
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Once again the #Station19 fans have wowed me. The greatest fans ever!!.
It’s @D_SAVRE’s teary “Please Save Us” and what sounds like @spampistefania’s “Oh, my god” that I will have in my ear for the rest of this fight! We will not back down and we will not quit until we convince ABC and Disney to RENEW STATION 19 . Thank you for all you and the
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On Tuesday, I did two loops around Disney and then I couldn’t stop the tears from falling. While I am happy that the WGA strike is over, there is something to be said about folks that are depressed because they don’t have jobs to go back to and still concerned about money.
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My dad’s first picket. He flew in on Monday and came out today. He also said that I was walking too slow and left me on the loop. He had a lot of questions at first but had a blast. 🥹
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I’m sitting here thinking about how grateful I am for @LenaWaithe creating Hillman Grad Mentorship. The community I have gained, the resources, classes, events. One of my fellow mentees recommended me for a job and I start on a new show on Monday. Thank you!
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Tonight Meredith Grey says goodbye to Seattle. Here’s a throwback to Ellen doing the Wobble at BaseCamp last season. #GreysAnatomy #MeredithGrey
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You cannot replace human connection. As we continue to fight for #faircontract and #AIprotections we have to thank the fans that traveled from all over the world to support our shows. We see you and we love you. #fansmatter . Concept: Me, @nicolecyrille @eebbonyy .🎥: @eebbonyy
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When I say that ST19 fans go hard for the show that they love. I’m still thinking about that billboard that had in Times Square.
Hey @CreativeK would you be willing to RT the petition for #Station19 to amplify the efforts being made to #SaveStation19 to get more signatures and hope others would be willing to RT too!.
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I don’t eat meat. but she set the record straight. 😂😂 #ChickenSandwichWars @PopeyesChicken @ChickfilA
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There is a video circulating of a shooting at a Coney Island in Detroit. It was devastating to watch because not only is it horrible to watch someone being shot like that, but the man shot and killed was my cousin. The shooter has been arrested. Pray for my family. 🙏🏾
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Was rewatching this episode of #Scandal. The Lawn Chair. Such a powerful episode and so timely right now. This scene though. Excellent writing @Zterps and directing @tomverica! Phenomenal acting @CourtneyBVance! @kerrywashington @MichaelWelchAct #BlackLivesMatter
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On Wednesday, I was told by the toxic production they wanted to go in a different direction. On Thursday I had two new job offers. Just came from my COVID test. I start a new job on Monday making twice as much as the old job and it’s the same position.
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So I was reminded after talking to several people on virtual coffees, I have to be vocal about what I want. So. I will be a Writers Assistant for a show on a major network or streaming platform by the end of the year. And won’t be the only POC in the room. “Write the vision”
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This one hit different. LaShawn “Big Shiz” Daniels, the man behind countless hits gone at 41. The love he had for @iamAprilDaniels was goals. Prayers go out to April and his family. To lose the love of your life is something I am not sure how to recover from. #lashawndaniels 🙏🏾
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See @littlethemovie tomorrow for free in these theaters. Thank you @Luvvie @CynthiaEriVo @AdrienneBailon @YvonneOrji @CourtneyAdeleye @myleik Such a great movie. #LittleMovie
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I will be back out on the line today supporting @sagaftra as they meet again today to negotiate for their fair deal.
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Guess who finally finished the 1st draft of their feature. I still have to go through and edit but…
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Happy Sunday. My short film is coming along in ways that I couldn’t have imagined. Thankful that I’m out of my head and trusting the process. I have now secured a DP. An amazing Black woman. Welcome Simone. 🥹 .
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@natasharothwell I always shower at night. I’m not getting in the bed dirty after being out all day. All types of germs on sheets.
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Shout out to one of the good ones. I love how racists get mad when someone calls them on their shit. 🤷🏽♀️.
When a white woman went on a racist tirade against foriegn college students on a bus in Amherst, Massachusetts for speaking in their language, a white man brilliantly intervened against it. This is the type of energy we love to see from white people & need to see more of. SALUTE
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I was today years old when I found out it was Coko singing on this.
Really hoping SWV plays Coko’s Men In Black Chorus and adlibs. She really made the song.
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I am truly in awe of the fans of #station19. I don’t know any other fans that would travel from across the globe to stand on the picket line with the writers and actors of their favorite show. It was such a pleasure to meet each one of them.
The fans of #Station19 are truly remarkable. They not only donated ice cream/coffee trucks and many yummy snacks to the picket lines, but they traveled from all over the world to stand and march in solidarity with us. It’s their fight too. A.I. cannot replace human connection.❤️
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@ava @PhillipYoumans @netflix @ARRAYNow Freshman at @michiganstateu in 1996. We were living the life going to every college party we could. Still didn’t know my major. 😏 #19BC
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I don’t know who needs to hear this but…Stop calling yourself “ASPIRING _____” You are who you say you are.
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Zora is a lesson for teens out there to know their worth and not fall for the first guy to show attention. @SimoneLovie #GreenLeaf.
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@JayElHarris Worked 14 hours outside in the cold past the Disney ranch. Hired a whole crew and filled out time cards and everything. I’m so mad that he is out here promoting this knowing he didn’t pay his workers. Everyone was calling each other seeing if they got paid.
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APPRECIATION POST! I met @chandra7thomas not too long after I moved here at a writers mixer. She had just got accepted in the CBS program. Every time I arrive at the WB I see her smile and it brightens my day. She works hard out there. Thank you for all that you do. 💜
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I watched the pilot episode of #FOUND on Peacock and this show is everything. It makes me think of Olivia Pope and Associates. Written and Directed by a Black Woman. And Starring a Black Woman. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽✊🏽
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Finally got to meet @guillermodiazyo in person. When I tell you I always wanted a Huck in my life.
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I call this the @ARRAYNow and @ava affect. I met @jmbeaanie the day after she moved here in 2019 in line at Array to see a film. She’s been my plus one ever since. I met @inspiredfilmmkr a month after I moved here in 2018 volunteering at Array. He’s been my tribe ever since.
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I just finished a massive rewrite on my pilot after getting notes back. It’s break time before proofreading it and sending it back off. It is nothing sweeter than typing “End of Pilot” at the end.
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Wearing my @blkflmmkr hoodie at Netflix today. Got it for Christmas and first time wearing it. They’re loving it. Costumes asked where to buy it. #writtenby
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I’ve worked on sets in GA and they do things a whole different way than here in CA. They will have actors just out there. And a lot of people blaming Oprah for stuff and it’s the local crew that was doing it. She didn’t know and she corrected once she knew.
Danielle Brookes talking about how they didn't have their own dressing rooms or food until Oprah called Taraji
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This right here! 😭 I spent a lot of time having people read this, taking feedback and doing several rewrites. Throw up a prayer for a girl so I can advance again. Thank you.
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On Monday I sat in a Masterclass during a screening and panel for The Woman King. Octavia Spencer is a hilarious moderator, it was the shoes for me with Thuso, Gina and Viola kept dropping gems. I uploaded the rest of the conversation on my YouTube.
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Them: Send us a picture for your ID. Me: Sure thing. *let’s be different* . First week done. It feels good to breathe, relax and laugh again on a show.
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Salute to @neemrick. First Black Woman to direct for TV in 1986 when she directed an episode of What’s Happening Now. She went on to direct The Cosby Show and A Different World. Her recent work includes @QueenSugarOWN and @blacklightning 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. #BlackHistoryMonth
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My writing style is a mix between hood and @FreeformTV type shows. Drama, Young Adults, Pregnancy, and Domestic Violence. That's what I'm about. MFA in Screenwriting. Experiences to last a lifetime. #WGAStaffingBoost
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I accepted a new job earlier. Once he found out about my qualifications he offered me a higher paying job than the original one. It’s remote. I felt bad leaving my current job. Just got word that my current show is shutting down with no idea of return. Timing is perfect.
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The way y’all continually don’t know the difference between an Executive Producer and Creator is crazy to me. As someone who worked on THEM. This is Lil Marvin. The Creator/Writer/Showrunner.
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I was not interested in the game tonight Bc I'm convinced that the NBA is rigged as I say every year. Smh. #NBAFinal.
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@wolfiegoldmine @quintabrunson I know which is a problem. My friend keeps leaving the country and I asked what do they do at the airport. She said all they do is take my temperature.
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Another month arrived and another month I paid my rent. I don’t take that for granted because it’s a struggle out here and I’m hustling hard to make it month to month.
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The FYC #AbbottElementary event was the best event that I’ve been to all year. The love they have for each other, the food (Philly cheesesteaks, pretzels, pasta, curly fries), open bar, DJ. You can tell the love trickles down from the top.
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I want to send a text to someone but the moment I send it they will call me. And not just call me but talk forever. We got to do better with text etiquette. If I send you a text respond with a text. This text probably won’t be sent.
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I will literally go in every time this shows up in my timeline.
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Why was it so loud though. Waking the whole house.
Omg, millennials remember this? . And you couldn’t turn the volume down either 😭
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This one hit me hard. He was 40! We really have to have a real conversation about mental health and leaving the stigma behind. My prayers are with his family. 🥺🥺🙏🏾
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@kelechnekoff They deliberately didn’t invite Willow. She would’ve dragged the hell out of him.
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This was a time. 🥺.
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The view from my new apartment. And it has a washer/dryer in unit which was a non negotiable. Once you have it you don’t go back.
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When this production told me yesterday that they were no longer going to pay me to work on the weekends. I told them well I’m not answering calls or looking at your documents. The #yts looked confused. My phone is on DND for the weekend.
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My new shirt has arrived. It will be worn tomorrow. I got to stop designing my own shirts. But then again what would I do with my free time. #UnionStrong #wgastrike
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Thanks to @MorganicInk for the #wgastaffingboost I have been read by people I wouldn’t have gotten a chance to before and have meetings scheduled as well. Join in if you haven’t already. Not just for WGA people. #emergingscreenwriter.
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Umm… So if WGA is on strike and if/when SAG goes on strike, WTF are y’all directing.
Directors Guild Reaches Tentative Deal With Studios and Streamers
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It’s my dad’s 71st Birthday!! The things that I got him to do in year 70: .•taught him how to use Canva .•a 360 Photo Booth .•start his own YouTube channel for his D.I.Y. Projects .•taught him how to do photo collages . A great year for him and he saw me more. 💜
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QUINTA “MF” BRUNSON!! Creating a show where you not only win but your cast too. Goals!! #GoldenGlobes2023
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I crossed off something on my bucket list this past weekend. Took the train to San Francisco and rode the street car and hung off the side of it while we went up and down the hills. And got to see the Golden Gate Bridge.
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My long-term goal is to be a Showrunner. So I set out on a path years ago to learn every department so I know how it runs and have an understanding. This current department has got to be the most challenging. But I’m learning a lot and it’s teaching me how to successfully lead.
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Attended the LA Premiere of #jezebelmovie at UTA. Based on a true story. This movie made me laugh, cry, and root for both sisters. Dropping on Netflix tomorrow. Great job @missnuma!! @ava @ARRAYNow
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