“TV writing is hard work” - Shonda Rhimes encourages aspiring writers to “Find your hum” while sharing advice on writing

Any television or web series can go in vain if the writer doesn't pen the story well and Shonda Rhimes is reminding the world that writing is a difficult task. Rhimes, the founder of the production company, Shondaland, has written and produced many series so far. She has also broken records as a female producer.

Recently, the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning screenwriter took to social media space to share some words of wisdom. She mentioned that the challenges of writing television shows are often overlooked. Rhimes further likened the craft to building muscles, emphasizing how daily practice can strengthen a writer's skills:

"So I don’t think this gets discussed enough—TV writing is hard work, guys. Writing episodes that drop weekly…is hard work. It doesn’t necessarily get easier, but like any muscle, the more you use it, the stronger it gets."

"So when I say write every day, I really do mean it. Get your mind and body used to the rhythm! Find your hum," she added.

Several writers thanked Shonda Rhimes for her motivating words. Others shared their writing problems and added how Rhimes' words may help them in the future. Several netizens also praised her work so far.

For the unversed, Rhimes is the showrunner, head writer, creator, and executive producer of Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, and Scandal. With these three television dramas, she became the first woman to create three shows that reached the 100-episode benchmark.

Besides these three award-winning shows, Rhimes has also served as the executive producer of several popular series, including, Netflix's record-breaking Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, Inventing Anna, and ABC's How To Get Away With Murder.

While her journey was not an easy one, Rhimes has worked hard to keep her television series going, especially her acclaimed drama series Grey's Anatomy.

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Shonda Rhimes opens up about a roadblock Grey's Anatomy faced after its Season 2

Shonda Rhimes' most popular television series is Grey's Anatomy as she created a whole new world with her writing proficiency. The medical drama began with its focus on interns and their supervisors in a hospital who embark upon a journey filled with obstacles to become the finest doctors.

The show began in 2005 and has completed 21 seasons. However, there was a point when Rhimes thought the series had gone off track after Season 2.

During a recent conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, Rhimes revealed that it was the scandal of 2007 which included actor Isaiah Washington, who portrayed Dr. Preston Burke, that almost ruined the show. For the unaware, Washington allegedly hurled a homophobic slur on the sets of the show while arguing with Patrick Dempsey. The slur was reportedly about T.R. Knight, who played George O'Malley. Knight is an openly gay actor.

While Washington argued that his intention was not homophobic, the showrunners immediately fired him. Despite his apology, they did not rehire him.

As the controversy got widespread attention from the press and the audience, Shonda Rhimes feared it would "kill the show":

"That was the thing we thought was going to kill the show."

Rhime further revealed that the show's actor who witnessed the incident is still traumatized. Moreover, she added that people still discuss that controversy.