Jane Atkins

Jane Atkins is an American television soap opera writer and actress. She is a native of Calhoun County, Florida. As an actress, she has performed with the "American Conservatory Theatre", the "Actors’ Theatre of Louisville" and the "London Young Vic". Atkins is a member of the Writers Guild of America and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. She has served as Director of Playmaking for the "Virginia Avenue Project". She is friends with Robert Guza Jr.

Positions held

"Days of Our Lives"
*Script Writer (2002-2004)

"General Hospital"
* Breakdown Writer (1996-1997)

"Guiding Light"
* Breakdown Writer (1994-1995)

"Santa Barbara"
* Script Writer (1989)

"Sunset Beach"
* Script Writer (1998-1999)

Awards and nominations

Daytime Emmy Award
*Nomination, 1997, Best Writing, "General Hospital"
*Win, 1989, Best Writing, "Santa Barbara"

Writers Guild of America Award
*Nomination, 1996, Best Writing, "General Hospital"
*Nomination, 1994, Best Writing, "Guiding Light"

External links

* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0040612/ Jane Atins at IMDB]
* [http://www.chipleybugle.com/localnewsmar08/writer-chipola.aspx Chip Ley Bugle]
* [http://www.jcfloridan.com/jcf/news/local/article/soaps_writer_was_inspired_by_southern_tradition_03_11_08_jcf/8170/]
* [http://www.jhfestival.org/festival2005/film_detail.php?id=7364]
* [http://www.swampsongs.org/about.html]