Bio:
Taylor Dills is a screenwriter and professor born and raised in the Appalachian mountains. Her work focuses on Appalachian culture and the lives of Appalachian women, exploring identity, and the everyday stories that shape rural communities. Taylor started her career in television production in New York City, working with A+E Networks, Sesame Street, and Apple TV. She has written for companies including Berlanti Productions, Friendly Productions, Escape Artists, and Free Association. She lives in Boone with her beloved dog, Dally.
Teaching and Research Areas:
- Screenwriting
- Advanced Screenwriting
- Writing the TV Pilot
- Writing the TV Sitcom
- Television Studies
- Film Studies
- Rhetoric and Composition
Education:
- MFA, Screenwriting, The University of Georgia
- B.A., English; Creative Writing and Film, Appalachian State University
Title: Lecturer
Department: Department of English
Email address: Email me