The context of the following conversation is Addison writes for a TV show and is busy in a writers room developing the season.:
Addison says I write for a TV show and am so busy these days, I mostly work in a writers room.  We are developing the show for the new season..
The friend responds You've always been a great writer..
Addison responds It's a cool job.  I get to be creative and develop new characters and bring them to life..
The friend responds You give them their personalities..
Addison responds And actions and speech..
The friend responds Without you, they are nothing..