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To be competitive in the news industry, you need to be proficient with both the camera and the field equipment used to deliver stories:
• The Basics: Learn the exposure triangle (aperture, shutter speed, ISO), white balance, framing, and focusing.
• Live Broadcasting: Familiarize yourself with live-shot technology, such as bonded cellular units and microwave trucks.
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Online Classroom
To be competitive in the news industry, you need to be proficient with both the camera and the field equipment used to deliver stories:
• The Basics: Learn the exposure triangle (aperture, shutter speed, ISO), white balance, framing, and focusing.
• Live Broadcasting: Familiarize yourself with live-shot technology, such as bonded cellular units and microwave trucks.
• Audio and Lighting: Understand how to mic subjects (lavaliers, shotgun mics) and adjust lighting (LED panels, reflectors) on location.
• Editing: Most news photographers do their own editing. Learn industry-standard software like Adobe Premiere Pro.
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Free TV pilot writing course
Over the past few months I've been dropping the lessons in my free screenwriting course ("How to Write a Great TV Pilot") as I finish them and upload them to YouTube, and the full course is now available! I've linked to all the lessons below.
It can't replace in-person instruction, and it's impossible to cover everything in a series of videos, but I think there are a lot of solid principles in these lessons that beginning and intermediate TV writers will find useful. I'm very much anti "you must follow the rules," so please take what works for you.
If you have any questions on the material, feel free to ask!
Lesson 1: Developing a Great Idea for a TV Pilot ((concealed information)
The first lesson focuses on what kind of ideas work as TV shows, with a focus on story engines and chronic conflict. (Basically, you need to build your show in such a way that it continues to organically create problems, which are where your stories come from.)
Lesson 2: Creating Great TV Characters ((concealed information)
The second lesson gets into creating characters that are both compelling, but also help generate stories moving forward. (Yep, generating more stories is a bit of a theme here. It's TV after all!)
Lesson 3: The Building Blocks of TV Storytelling ((concealed information)
In the third lesson I step back a little to talk about some storytelling fundamentals, like beats and using "but" and "therefore" when coming up with your story to create complications and consequences.
Lesson 4: Crafting Your Pilot Story ((concealed information)
This course is act structure agnostic, so in this lesson I go over pointers for the beginning, middle, and end of you story.
Lesson 5: Writing the First Draft of your Pilot Script ((concealed information)
Now we write! In the fifth lesson I share tips for getting started with your rough draft, and tips for writing great scenes (since great scripts need great scenes).
Lesson 6: Revising Your Pilot Script ((concealed information)
Finally, in the sixth lesson I talk about revising your pilot script. This covers a lot of ground, like getting feedback, pacing, writing action/description and dialogue and more.
Oh, and here's the full playlist ((concealed information) And you can read these as blog posts ((concealed information) if you prefer.
While there is no single official textbook titled "Television Writing Syllabus" sold on Amazon, university-level TV writing courses often use comprehensive craft books like Successful Television Writing or The TV Writer's Workbook alongside a structured academic syllabus. [1 ((concealed information) 2 ((concealed information)
Typical TV Writing Syllabus Topics
A standard semester-long course in television writing generally covers these core milestones week by week:
Format & Structure: Half-hour vs. hourlong structures, act breaks, and cold opens.
Development: Creating original series concepts, loglines, and character arcs.
The Writer's Room: Peer workshopping, script punch-ups, and collaborative rewriting.
The Pitch: Developing pitch decks, series bibles, and verbal presentation skills. [1 ((concealed information) 2 ((concealed information)
While there is no single official textbook titled "Television Writing Syllabus" sold on Amazon, university-level TV writing courses often use comprehensive craft books like Successful Television Writing or The TV Writer's Workbook alongside a structured academic syllabus. [1 ((concealed information) 2 ((concealed information)
Typical TV Writing Syllabus Topics
A standard semester-long course in television writing generally covers these core milestones week by week:
Format & Structure: Half-hour vs. hourlong structures, act breaks, and cold opens.
Development: Creating original series concepts, loglines, and character arcs.
The Writer's Room: Peer workshopping, script punch-ups, and collaborative rewriting.
The Pitch: Developing pitch decks, series bibles, and verbal presentation skills. [1 ((concealed information) 2 ((concealed information)
While there is no single official textbook titled "Television Writing Syllabus" sold on Amazon, university-level TV writing courses often use comprehensive craft books like Successful Television Writing or The TV Writer's Workbook alongside a structured academic syllabus. [1 ((concealed information) 2 ((concealed information)
Typical TV Writing Syllabus Topics
A standard semester-long course in television writing generally covers these core milestones week by week:
Format & Structure: Half-hour vs. hourlong structures, act breaks, and cold opens.
Development: Creating original series concepts, loglines, and character arcs.
The Writer's Room: Peer workshopping, script punch-ups, and collaborative rewriting.
The Pitch: Developing pitch decks, series bibles, and verbal presentation skills. [1 ((concealed information) 2 ((concealed information)
WRITING FOR TELEVISION
MRTS 4465 - Spring 2025 Instructor: Josh Gilbert (concealed information) Mondays 10am-12:50am, RTFP 180I
Office Hours: Mon 1p-2p, 5p-6p + by appt.
Course Description and Goals:
Television writing (arguably even more than writing for features) is a collaborative experience.
Typically, on a series, a writer is part of a room full of other writers who all work together in various
ways to create a finished script. This course is specifically designed to give you an introduction into
what it’s like to be part of a professional Writers’ Room. One way is through the limited size of this
class – an average writers’ room can range from 6-12 people. So, congratulations – just by being here,
you’re already a part of an elite team! Just like in a regular room, you will gain experience with both
group and paired development, as well as being able to create your own individual TV series.
Throughout this semester, we will learn about the differences in formats, structures, styles and outlets;
go through the experience of creating and pitching original shows; learn what it takes to write for
existing series and how to capture voices of established characters; and work together to break story
ideas, participate in roundtables and solve problems both individually and as a group.
One small note: obviously, this is an in-person class. However, we may schedule a class or two on
Zoom – if only because that is still how many parts of the industry work. Especially for writers. Every
pitch or meeting I’ve had in the last 4+ years has been done online. It’s the same thing with writers’
rooms for the last few shows I’ve worked on – virtual rooms or partial rooms are very common. Like
I said, I do want you to have a chance to get a sense of what the job actually entails, so in that spirit,
we may do a little virtual fun in this class as well. Maybe. We’ll see… (How’s that for a teaser?)
Materials:
There are NO REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS for this class. All scripts and/or readings assigned for
this course will be available on Canvas or physical handouts. There are a couple reasons for this:
#1) “How To” screenwriting books are plentiful, and for the most part, very similar in terms
of basic content. They vary in how information is presented (dry, humorous, exhaustive,
quick and dirty, etc.) so rather than force one particular book on you, feel free to look
around. I’ll bring up some examples in class, but let me know if you have questions about
any others you come across.
#2) Spend your money wisely. Some classes may have you buying hundreds of dollars’ worth
of textbooks. That’s important, but if you’re interested in any kind of screenwriting, you
are better off using your cash to buy screenwriting software (see below). A secondary
option might be to get some more streaming services. So, there you go – if you wanted
an excuse, now you’ve got a teacher telling you to treat yourself to some more time
watching TV.
Television Writing Course
From Concept to Pilot Script
Course Length: 15 Weeks (Semester)
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Format: Lecture • Workshop • Writers' Room • Script Lab
Final Project: Original Television Series Bible, Pitch Deck, and Pilot Script
Course Description
This course teaches students how professional television series are developed, written, revised, and pitched for broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms. Students learn story structure, character development, episodic storytelling, collaborative writers' room practices, and industry-standard pitching techniques while completing an original television pilot.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course students will be able to:
• • Analyze television storytelling
• • Write scenes using professional screenplay format
• • Build compelling characters
• • Design a television series
• • Write an original pilot
• • Collaborate in a simulated writers' room
• • Develop a professional pitch deck
• • Create a complete series bible
• • Present a television pitch
Recommended Textbooks
Primary
• • Successful Television Writing
• • The TV Writer's Workbook
Recommended
• • Writing the TV Drama Series
• • The Hero with a Thousand Faces (story foundations)
• • Save the Cat! Writes for TV
Course Modules
Module 1
Television Today
Topics
• • History of television
• • Broadcast vs. streaming
• • Limited series
• • Serialized storytelling
• • Episodic storytelling
• • Genres
Assignment
Choose one television series and analyze its storytelling style.
Module 2
TV Formats
Topics
• • Half-hour comedy
• • One-hour drama
• • Anthology
• • Sitcom
• • Procedural
• • Serialized drama
• • Cold opens
• • Tag scenes
• • Act breaks
Workshop
Compare sitcom and drama structures.
Assignment
Outline one existing episode.
Module 3
Story Structure
Topics
• • Three-act structure
• • Four-act network structure
• • Five-act drama
• • Streaming structure
• • A Story
• • B Story
• • C Story
Exercise
Map story beats from a television episode.
Module 4
Creating Original Series
Topics
• • Finding ideas
• • Theme
• • Premise
• • Genre
• • Audience
• • Hook
Assignment
Develop three original television concepts.
Deliverables
• • One sentence concept
• • Logline
• • Theme statement
Module 5
Character Development
Topics
• • Protagonist
• • Ensemble casts
• • Character flaws
• • Character wants
• • Internal conflict
• • External conflict
Assignment
Create five principal characters.
Deliverables
• • Biography
• • Motivation
• • Relationships
• • Character arc
Module 6
World Building
Topics
• • Setting
• • Rules
• • Tone
• • Visual identity
• • Season engine
Assignment
Design the world of your television series.
Module 7
Writing Great Scenes
Topics
• • Dialogue
• • Subtext
• • Conflict
• • Scene objectives
• • Visual storytelling
Workshop
Rewrite weak dialogue into stronger dramatic scenes.
Module 8
Pilot Structure
Topics
• • Opening image
• • Inciting incident
• • Midpoint
• • Climax
• • Hook ending
Assignment
Create a beat sheet.
Module 9
The Writers' Room
Topics
• • Room etiquette
• • Brainstorming
• • Breaking stories
• • Collaborative rewriting
• • Room hierarchy
• • Showrunner responsibilities
Simulation
Students work in small writers' rooms.
Module 10
Writing the Pilot
Topics
• • Drafting
• • Formatting
• • Scene transitions
• • Character voices
• • Revision
Assignment
Complete First Draft.
Module 11
Rewriting
Topics
• • Receiving notes
• • Punch-ups
• • Eliminating exposition
• • Tightening dialogue
• • Story revisions
Workshop
Peer review sessions.
Assignment
Second Draft.
Module 12
The Series Bible
Topics
• • Series overview
• • World description
• • Characters
• • Season arc
• • Future episodes
Deliverable
20–30 page series bible.
Module 13
Pitch Deck Design
Topics
• • Visual branding
• • Tone
• • Mood boards
• • Comparable shows
• • Audience
• • Episode guide
Deliverable
Professional pitch deck.
Module 14
Pitching Television
Topics
• • Elevator pitch
• • Five-minute pitch
• • Executive meetings
• • Handling questions
• • Presentation skills
Workshop
Live pitch practice.
Module 15
Final Presentations
Students present:
• • Television pitch
• • Pitch deck
• • Series bible
• • Pilot script
Industry-style feedback concludes the course.
Weekly Assignments
Week Assignment
1 TV series analysis
2 Episode breakdown
3 Story beat sheet
4 Original series concept
5 Character portfolio
6 Series world guide
7 Dialogue scene
8 Pilot outline
9 Writers' room exercise
10 Pilot Draft 1
11 Pilot Draft 2
12 Series Bible
13 Pitch Deck
14 Pitch rehearsal
15 Final presentation
Grading
Category Weight
Participation & Workshops 10%
Weekly Writing Exercises 20%
Character & Series Development 15%
Pilot Outline 10%
Pilot Script 25%
Series Bible 10%
Pitch Deck & Presentation 10%
Major Course Projects
Project 1: Original TV Series Concept
• • Logline
• • Theme
• • Genre
• • Audience
• • Series hook
Project 2: Series Bible
• • World
• • Characters
• • Season overview
• • Episode guide
• • Future seasons
Project 3: Pilot Script
• • 30–35 pages (comedy) or 55–65 pages (drama)
• • Industry-standard screenplay formatting
Project 4: Final Pitch
• • 5–10 minute verbal presentation
• • Professional pitch deck
• • Q&A session
Skills Students Will Master
• • Television story structure
• • Scene construction
• • Professional screenplay formatting
• • Character arcs
• • Dialogue writing
• • Writers' room collaboration
• • Story breaking
• • Series development
• • Rewriting and revision
• • Pitching for networks and streaming platforms
• • Creating series bibles and pitch decks
This syllabus mirrors the progression of many university-level television writing programs by moving students from analyzing existing shows to developing, writing, revising, and pitching an original television series.
Learn Television Writing: From Idea to Pilot Script
Turn your ideas into a television series.
Whether you dream of writing the next hit streaming drama, network comedy, or limited series, this one-on-one Television Writing course will teach you the craft used by professional TV writers.
What You'll Learn
• • TV story structure (half-hour and one-hour formats)
• • Cold opens, act breaks, and episodic storytelling
• • Creating compelling series concepts and loglines
• • Building memorable characters and season-long arcs
• • Writing realistic dialogue and engaging scenes
• • Developing a professional pilot script
• • Simulating a writers' room with collaborative exercises
• • Rewriting and polishing scripts using industry techniques
• • Creating a series bible and pitch deck
• • Pitching your show with confidence
Who This Course Is For
• • Aspiring television writers
• • Screenwriters transitioning to TV
• • Film and media students
• • Creative writers exploring screenwriting
• • Anyone passionate about storytelling for television
Course Features
• • Personalized one-on-one instruction
• • Practical writing assignments and feedback
• • Industry-standard screenplay formatting
• • Portfolio-building projects
• • Flexible online sessions
• • Beginner-friendly with advanced coaching available
Final Portfolio
By the end of the course, you'll have:
• • An original television series concept
• • A complete series bible
• • A professional pitch deck
• • A polished television pilot script ready for competitions, fellowships, or your writing portfolio
Start writing the series you've always imagined. Book your first lesson today and bring your story to life on the screen.
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Television Writing Course
From Concept to Pilot Script
Course Length: 15 Weeks (Semester)
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Format: Lecture • Workshop • Writers' Room • Script Lab
Final Project: Original Television Series Bible, Pitch Deck, and Pilot Script
Course Description
This course teaches students how professional television series are developed, written, revised, and pitched for broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms. Students learn story structure, character development, episodic storytelling, collaborative writers' room practices, and industry-standard pitching techniques while completing an original television pilot.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course students will be able to:
• Analyze television storytelling
• Write scenes using professional screenplay format
• Build compelling characters
• Design a television series
• Write an original pilot
• Collaborate in a simulated writers' room
• Develop a professional pitch deck
• Create a complete series bible
• Present a television pitch
Recommended Textbooks
Primary
• Successful Television Writing
• The TV Writer's Workbook
Recommended
• Writing the TV Drama Series
• The Hero with a Thousand Faces (story foundations)
• Save the Cat! Writes for TV
Course Modules
Module 1
Television Today
Topics
• History of television
• Broadcast vs. streaming
• Limited series
• Serialized storytelling
• Episodic storytelling
• Genres
Assignment
Choose one television series and analyze its storytelling style.
Module 2
TV Formats
Topics
• Half-hour comedy
• One-hour drama
• Anthology
• Sitcom
• Procedural
• Serialized drama
• Cold opens
• Tag scenes
• Act breaks
Workshop
Compare sitcom and drama structures.
Assignment
Outline one existing episode.
Module 3
Story Structure
Topics
• Three-act structure
• Four-act network structure
• Five-act drama
• Streaming structure
• A Story
• B Story
• C Story
Exercise
Map story beats from a television episode.
Module 4
Creating Original Series
Topics
• Finding ideas
• Theme
• Premise
• Genre
• Audience
• Hook
Assignment
Develop three original television concepts.
Deliverables
• One sentence concept
• Logline
• Theme statement
Module 5
Character Development
Topics
• Protagonist
• Ensemble casts
• Character flaws
• Character wants
• Internal conflict
• External conflict
Assignment
Create five principal characters.
Deliverables
• Biography
• Motivation
• Relationships
• Character arc
Module 6
World Building
Topics
• Setting
• Rules
• Tone
• Visual identity
• Season engine
Assignment
Design the world of your television series.
Module 7
Writing Great Scenes
Topics
• Dialogue
• Subtext
• Conflict
• Scene objectives
• Visual storytelling
Workshop
Rewrite weak dialogue into stronger dramatic scenes.
Module 8
Pilot Structure
Topics
• Opening image
• Inciting incident
• Midpoint
• Climax
• Hook ending
Assignment
Create a beat sheet.
Module 9
The Writers' Room
Topics
• Room etiquette
• Brainstorming
• Breaking stories
• Collaborative rewriting
• Room hierarchy
• Showrunner responsibilities
Simulation
Students work in small writers' rooms.
Module 10
Writing the Pilot
Topics
• Drafting
• Formatting
• Scene transitions
• Character voices
• Revision
Assignment
Complete First Draft.
Module 11
Rewriting
Topics
• Receiving notes
• Punch-ups
• Eliminating exposition
• Tightening dialogue
• Story revisions
Workshop
Peer review sessions.
Assignment
Second Draft.
Module 12
The Series Bible
Topics
• Series overview
• World description
• Characters
• Season arc
• Future episodes
Deliverable
20–30 page series bible.
Module 13
Pitch Deck Design
Topics
• Visual branding
• Tone
• Mood boards
• Comparable shows
• Audience
• Episode guide
Deliverable
Professional pitch deck.
Module 14
Pitching Television
Topics
• Elevator pitch
• Five-minute pitch
• Executive meetings
• Handling questions
• Presentation skills
Workshop
Live pitch practice.
Module 15
Final Presentations
Students present:
• Television pitch
• Pitch deck
• Series bible
• Pilot script
Industry-style feedback concludes the course.
Weekly Assignments
Week
Assignment
1
TV series analysis
2
Episode breakdown
3
Story beat sheet
4
Original series concept
5
Character portfolio
6
Series world guide
7
Dialogue scene
8
Pilot outline
9
Writers' room exercise
10
Pilot Draft 1
11
Pilot Draft 2
12
Series Bible
13
Pitch Deck
14
Pitch rehearsal
15
Final presentation
Grading
Category
Weight
Participation & Workshops
10%
Weekly Writing Exercises
20%
Character & Series Development
15%
Pilot Outline
10%
Pilot Script
25%
Series Bible
10%
Pitch Deck & Presentation
10%
Major Course Projects
Project 1: Original TV Series Concept
• Logline
• Theme
• Genre
• Audience
• Series hook
Project 2: Series Bible
• World
• Characters
• Season overview
• Episode guide
• Future seasons
Project 3: Pilot Script
• 30–35 pages (comedy) or 55–65 pages (drama)
• Industry-standard screenplay formatting
Project 4: Final Pitch
• 5–10 minute verbal presentation
• Professional pitch deck
• Q&A session
Skills Students Will Master
• Television story structure
• Scene construction
• Professional screenplay formatting
• Character arcs
• Dialogue writing
• Writers' room collaboration
• Story breaking
• Series development
• Rewriting and revision
• Pitching for networks and streaming platforms
• Creating series bibles and pitch decks
This syllabus mirrors the progression of many university-level television writing programs by moving students from analyzing existing shows to developing, writing, revising, and pitching an original television series.
Learn Television Writing: From Idea to Pilot Script
Turn your ideas into a television series.
Whether you dream of writing the next hit streaming drama, network comedy, or limited series, this one-on-one Television Writing course will teach you the craft used by professional TV writers.
What You'll Learn
• TV story structure (half-hour and one-hour formats)
• Cold opens, act breaks, and episodic storytelling
• Creating compelling series concepts and loglines
• Building memorable characters and season-long arcs
• Writing realistic dialogue and engaging scenes
• Developing a professional pilot script
• Simulating a writers' room with collaborative exercises
• Rewriting and polishing scripts using industry techniques
• Creating a series bible and pitch deck
• Pitching your show with confidence
Who This Course Is For
• Aspiring television writers
• Screenwriters transitioning to TV
• Film and media students
• Creative writers exploring screenwriting
• Anyone passionate about storytelling for television
Course Features
• Personalized one-on-one instruction
• Practical writing assignments and feedback
• Industry-standard screenplay formatting
• Portfolio-building projects
• Flexible online sessions
• Beginner-friendly with advanced coaching available
Final Portfolio
By the end of the course, you'll have:
• An original television series concept
• A complete series bible
• A professional pitch deck
• A polished television pilot script ready for competitions, fellowships, or your writing portfolio
Start writing the series you've always imagined. Book your first lesson today and bring your story to life on the screen.
While there is no single official textbook titled "Television Writing Syllabus" sold on Amazon, university-level TV writing courses often use comprehensive craft books like Successful Television Writing or The TV Writer's Workbook alongside a structured academic syllabus. [1 ((concealed information) 2 ((concealed information)
Typical TV Writing Syllabus Topics
A standard semester-long course in television writing generally covers these core milestones week by week:
• Format & Structure: Half-hour vs. hourlong structures, act breaks, and cold opens.
•
• Development: Creating original series concepts, loglines, and character arcs.
•
• The Writer's Room: Peer workshopping, script punch-ups, and collaborative rewriting.
•
• The Pitch: Developing pitch decks, series bibles, and verbal presentation skills. [1 ((concealed information) 2 ((concealed information)
•
While there is no single official textbook titled "Television Writing Syllabus" sold on Amazon, university-level TV writing courses often use comprehensive craft books like Successful Television Writing or The TV Writer's Workbook alongside a structured academic syllabus. [1 ((concealed information) 2 ((concealed information)
Typical TV Writing Syllabus Topics
A standard semester-long course in television writing generally covers these core milestones week by week:
• Format & Structure: Half-hour vs. hourlong structures, act breaks, and cold opens.
•
• Development: Creating original series concepts, loglines, and character arcs.
•
• The Writer's Room: Peer workshopping, script punch-ups, and collaborative rewriting.
•
• The Pitch: Developing pitch decks, series bibles, and verbal presentation skills. [1 ((concealed information) 2 ((concealed information)
•
Television Writing Course
From Concept to Pilot Script
Course Length: 15 Weeks (Semester)
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Format: Lecture • Workshop • Writers' Room • Script Lab
Final Project: Original Television Series Bible, Pitch Deck, and Pilot Script
Course Description
This course teaches students how professional television series are developed, written, revised, and pitched for broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms. Students learn story structure, character development, episodic storytelling, collaborative writers' room practices, and industry-standard pitching techniques while completing an original television pilot.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course students will be able to:
• Analyze television storytelling
• Write scenes using professional screenplay format
• Build compelling characters
• Design a television series
• Write an original pilot
• Collaborate in a simulated writers' room
• Develop a professional pitch deck
• Create a complete series bible
• Present a television pitch
Recommended Textbooks
Primary
• Successful Television Writing
• The TV Writer's Workbook
Recommended
• Writing the TV Drama Series
• The Hero with a Thousand Faces (story foundations)
• Save the Cat! Writes for TV
Course Modules
Module 1
Television Today
Topics
• History of television
• Broadcast vs. streaming
• Limited series
• Serialized storytelling
• Episodic storytelling
• Genres
Assignment
Choose one television series and analyze its storytelling style.
Module 2
TV Formats
Topics
• Half-hour comedy
• One-hour drama
• Anthology
• Sitcom
• Procedural
• Serialized drama
• Cold opens
• Tag scenes
• Act breaks
Workshop
Compare sitcom and drama structures.
Assignment
Outline one existing episode.
Module 3
Story Structure
Topics
• Three-act structure
• Four-act network structure
• Five-act drama
• Streaming structure
• A Story
• B Story
• C Story
Exercise
Map story beats from a television episode.
Module 4
Creating Original Series
Topics
• Finding ideas
• Theme
• Premise
• Genre
• Audience
• Hook
Assignment
Develop three original television concepts.
Deliverables
• One sentence concept
• Logline
• Theme statement
Module 5
Character Development
Topics
• Protagonist
• Ensemble casts
• Character flaws
• Character wants
• Internal conflict
• External conflict
Assignment
Create five principal characters.
Deliverables
• Biography
• Motivation
• Relationships
• Character arc
Module 6
World Building
Topics
• Setting
• Rules
• Tone
• Visual identity
• Season engine
Assignment
Design the world of your television series.
Module 7
Writing Great Scenes
Topics
• Dialogue
• Subtext
• Conflict
• Scene objectives
• Visual storytelling
Workshop
Rewrite weak dialogue into stronger dramatic scenes.
Module 8
Pilot Structure
Topics
• Opening image
• Inciting incident
• Midpoint
• Climax
• Hook ending
Assignment
Create a beat sheet.
Module 9
The Writers' Room
Topics
• Room etiquette
• Brainstorming
• Breaking stories
• Collaborative rewriting
• Room hierarchy
• Showrunner responsibilities
Simulation
Students work in small writers' rooms.
Module 10
Writing the Pilot
Topics
• Drafting
• Formatting
• Scene transitions
• Character voices
• Revision
Assignment
Complete First Draft.
Module 11
Rewriting
Topics
• Receiving notes
• Punch-ups
• Eliminating exposition
• Tightening dialogue
• Story revisions
Workshop
Peer review sessions.
Assignment
Second Draft.
Module 12
The Series Bible
Topics
• Series overview
• World description
• Characters
• Season arc
• Future episodes
Deliverable
20–30 page series bible.
Module 13
Pitch Deck Design
Topics
• Visual branding
• Tone
• Mood boards
• Comparable shows
• Audience
• Episode guide
Deliverable
Professional pitch deck.
Module 14
Pitching Television
Topics
• Elevator pitch
• Five-minute pitch
• Executive meetings
• Handling questions
• Presentation skills
Workshop
Live pitch practice.
Module 15
Final Presentations
Students present:
• Television pitch
• Pitch deck
• Series bible
• Pilot script
Industry-style feedback concludes the course.
Weekly Assignments
Week
Assignment
1
TV series analysis
2
Episode breakdown
3
Story beat sheet
4
Original series concept
5
Character portfolio
6
Series world guide
7
Dialogue scene
8
Pilot outline
9
Writers' room exercise
10
Pilot Draft 1
11
Pilot Draft 2
12
Series Bible
13
Pitch Deck
14
Pitch rehearsal
15
Final presentation
Grading
Category
Weight
Participation & Workshops
10%
Weekly Writing Exercises
20%
Character & Series Development
15%
Pilot Outline
10%
Pilot Script
25%
Series Bible
10%
Pitch Deck & Presentation
10%
Major Course Projects
Project 1: Original TV Series Concept
• Logline
• Theme
• Genre
• Audience
• Series hook
Project 2: Series Bible
• World
• Characters
• Season overview
• Episode guide
• Future seasons
Project 3: Pilot Script
• 30–35 pages (comedy) or 55–65 pages (drama)
• Industry-standard screenplay formatting
Project 4: Final Pitch
• 5–10 minute verbal presentation
• Professional pitch deck
• Q&A session
Skills Students Will Master
• Television story structure
• Scene construction
• Professional screenplay formatting
• Character arcs
• Dialogue writing
• Writers' room collaboration
• Story breaking
• Series development
• Rewriting and revision
• Pitching for networks and streaming platforms
• Creating series bibles and pitch decks
This syllabus mirrors the progression of many university-level television writing programs by moving students from analyzing existing shows to developing, writing, revising, and pitching an original television series.
Television Writing Course
From Concept to Pilot Script
Course Length: 15 Weeks (Semester)
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Format: Lecture • Workshop • Writers' Room • Script Lab
Final Project: Original Television Series Bible, Pitch Deck, and Pilot Script
Course Description
This course teaches students how professional television series are developed, written, revised, and pitched for broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms. Students learn story structure, character development, episodic storytelling, collaborative writers' room practices, and industry-standard pitching techniques while completing an original television pilot.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course students will be able to:
• Analyze television storytelling
• Write scenes using professional screenplay format
• Build compelling characters
• Design a television series
• Write an original pilot
• Collaborate in a simulated writers' room
• Develop a professional pitch deck
• Create a complete series bible
• Present a television pitch
Recommended Textbooks
Primary
• Successful Television Writing
• The TV Writer's Workbook
Recommended
• Writing the TV Drama Series
• The Hero with a Thousand Faces (story foundations)
• Save the Cat! Writes for TV
Course Modules
Module 1
Television Today
Topics
• History of television
• Broadcast vs. streaming
• Limited series
• Serialized storytelling
• Episodic storytelling
• Genres
Assignment
Choose one television series and analyze its storytelling style.
Module 2
TV Formats
Topics
• Half-hour comedy
• One-hour drama
• Anthology
• Sitcom
• Procedural
• Serialized drama
• Cold opens
• Tag scenes
• Act breaks
Workshop
Compare sitcom and drama structures.
Assignment
Outline one existing episode.
Module 3
Story Structure
Topics
• Three-act structure
• Four-act network structure
• Five-act drama
• Streaming structure
• A Story
• B Story
• C Story
Exercise
Map story beats from a television episode.
Module 4
Creating Original Series
Topics
• Finding ideas
• Theme
• Premise
• Genre
• Audience
• Hook
Assignment
Develop three original television concepts.
Deliverables
• One sentence concept
• Logline
• Theme statement
Module 5
Character Development
Topics
• Protagonist
• Ensemble casts
• Character flaws
• Character wants
• Internal conflict
• External conflict
Assignment
Create five principal characters.
Deliverables
• Biography
• Motivation
• Relationships
• Character arc
Module 6
World Building
Topics
• Setting
• Rules
• Tone
• Visual identity
• Season engine
Assignment
Design the world of your television series.
Module 7
Writing Great Scenes
Topics
• Dialogue
• Subtext
• Conflict
• Scene objectives
• Visual storytelling
Workshop
Rewrite weak dialogue into stronger dramatic scenes.
Module 8
Pilot Structure
Topics
• Opening image
• Inciting incident
• Midpoint
• Climax
• Hook ending
Assignment
Create a beat sheet.
Module 9
The Writers' Room
Topics
• Room etiquette
• Brainstorming
• Breaking stories
• Collaborative rewriting
• Room hierarchy
• Showrunner responsibilities
Simulation
Students work in small writers' rooms.
Module 10
Writing the Pilot
Topics
• Drafting
• Formatting
• Scene transitions
• Character voices
• Revision
Assignment
Complete First Draft.
Module 11
Rewriting
Topics
• Receiving notes
• Punch-ups
• Eliminating exposition
• Tightening dialogue
• Story revisions
Workshop
Peer review sessions.
Assignment
Second Draft.
Module 12
The Series Bible
Topics
• Series overview
• World description
• Characters
• Season arc
• Future episodes
Deliverable
20–30 page series bible.
Module 13
Pitch Deck Design
Topics
• Visual branding
• Tone
• Mood boards
• Comparable shows
• Audience
• Episode guide
Deliverable
Professional pitch deck.
Module 14
Pitching Television
Topics
• Elevator pitch
• Five-minute pitch
• Executive meetings
• Handling questions
• Presentation skills
Workshop
Live pitch practice.
Module 15
Final Presentations
Students present:
• Television pitch
• Pitch deck
• Series bible
• Pilot script
Industry-style feedback concludes the course.
Weekly Assignments
Week
Assignment
1
TV series analysis
2
Episode breakdown
3
Story beat sheet
4
Original series concept
5
Character portfolio
6
Series world guide
7
Dialogue scene
8
Pilot outline
9
Writers' room exercise
10
Pilot Draft 1
11
Pilot Draft 2
12
Series Bible
13
Pitch Deck
14
Pitch rehearsal
15
Final presentation
Grading
Category
Weight
Participation & Workshops
10%
Weekly Writing Exercises
20%
Character & Series Development
15%
Pilot Outline
10%
Pilot Script
25%
Series Bible
10%
Pitch Deck & Presentation
10%
Major Course Projects
Project 1: Original TV Series Concept
• Logline
• Theme
• Genre
• Audience
• Series hook
Project 2: Series Bible
• World
• Characters
• Season overview
• Episode guide
• Future seasons
Project 3: Pilot Script
• 30–35 pages (comedy) or 55–65 pages (drama)
• Industry-standard screenplay formatting
Project 4: Final Pitch
• 5–10 minute verbal presentation
• Professional pitch deck
• Q&A session
Skills Students Will Master
• Television story structure
• Scene construction
• Professional screenplay formatting
• Character arcs
• Dialogue writing
• Writers' room collaboration
• Story breaking
• Series development
• Rewriting and revision
• Pitching for networks and streaming platforms
• Creating series bibles and pitch decks
This syllabus mirrors the progression of many university-level television writing programs by moving students from analyzing existing shows to developing, writing, revising, and pitching an original television series.
TV writing course.
In the meantime, here's a ready-to-use poster layout and text:
WRITE FOR TELEVISION
Turn Your Ideas Into a TV Series
Learn the Art of Television Writing
From your first idea to a completed pilot script, this course teaches the creative and professional skills used by television writers.
You'll Learn:
• TV Story Structure
• ️ Writing Half-Hour & One-Hour Scripts
• Character Development
• Dialogue & Scene Writing
• Writers' Room Collaboration
• Series Bible Creation
• Pitch Deck Development
• Pitching Your Original TV Show
Perfect For:
• Aspiring TV Writers
• Screenwriters
• Film & Media Students
• Creative Writers
• Anyone Passionate About Storytelling
Course Includes:
One-on-One Coaching
Script Feedback
Portfolio Projects
Flexible Online Lessons
Create Your Own TV Pilot Script
Enroll Today!
From concept to screen—start writing the next great television series.
Design suggestion: Use a cinematic black background with gold and white lettering, a large vintage TV or clapperboard in the center, screenplay pages, a laptop, and film lights, with a modern streaming-style aesthetic.
TV writing course.
In the meantime, here's a ready-to-use poster layout and text:
WRITE FOR TELEVISION
Turn Your Ideas Into a TV Series
Learn the Art of Television Writing
From your first idea to a completed pilot script, this course teaches the creative and professional skills used by television writers.
You'll Learn:
• TV Story Structure
• ️ Writing Half-Hour & One-Hour Scripts
• Character Development
• Dialogue & Scene Writing
• Writers' Room Collaboration
• Series Bible Creation
• Pitch Deck Development
• Pitching Your Original TV Show
Perfect For:
• Aspiring TV Writers
• Screenwriters
• Film & Media Students
• Creative Writers
• Anyone Passionate About Storytelling
Course Includes:
One-on-One Coaching
Script Feedback
Portfolio Projects
Flexible Online Lessons
Create Your Own TV Pilot Script
Enroll Today!
From concept to screen—start writing the next great television series.
Design suggestion: Use a cinematic black background with gold and white lettering, a large vintage TV or clapperboard in the center, screenplay pages, a laptop, and film lights, with a modern streaming-style aesthetic.
Television Writing Course
From Concept to Pilot Script
Course Length: 15 Weeks (Semester)
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Format: Lecture • Workshop • Writers' Room • Script Lab
Final Project: Original Television Series Bible, Pitch Deck, and Pilot Script
Course Description
This course teaches students how professional television series are developed, written, revised, and pitched for broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms. Students learn story structure, character development, episodic storytelling, collaborative writers' room practices, and industry-standard pitching techniques while completing an original television pilot.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course students will be able to:
• Analyze television storytelling
• Write scenes using professional screenplay format
• Build compelling characters
• Design a television series
• Write an original pilot
• Collaborate in a simulated writers' room
• Develop a professional pitch deck
• Create a complete series bible
• Present a television pitch
Recommended Textbooks
Primary
• Successful Television Writing
• The TV Writer's Workbook
Recommended
• Writing the TV Drama Series
• The Hero with a Thousand Faces (story foundations)
• Save the Cat! Writes for TV
Course Modules
Module 1
Television Today
Topics
• History of television
• Broadcast vs. streaming
• Limited series
• Serialized storytelling
• Episodic storytelling
• Genres
Assignment
Choose one television series and analyze its storytelling style.
Module 2
TV Formats
Topics
• Half-hour comedy
• One-hour drama
• Anthology
• Sitcom
• Procedural
• Serialized drama
• Cold opens
• Tag scenes
• Act breaks
Workshop
Compare sitcom and drama structures.
Assignment
Outline one existing episode.
Module 3
Story Structure
Topics
• Three-act structure
• Four-act network structure
• Five-act drama
• Streaming structure
• A Story
• B Story
• C Story
Exercise
Map story beats from a television episode.
Module 4
Creating Original Series
Topics
• Finding ideas
• Theme
• Premise
• Genre
• Audience
• Hook
Assignment
Develop three original television concepts.
Deliverables
• One sentence concept
• Logline
• Theme statement
Module 5
Character Development
Topics
• Protagonist
• Ensemble casts
• Character flaws
• Character wants
• Internal conflict
• External conflict
Assignment
Create five principal characters.
Deliverables
• Biography
• Motivation
• Relationships
• Character arc
Module 6
World Building
Topics
• Setting
• Rules
• Tone
• Visual identity
• Season engine
Assignment
Design the world of your television series.
Module 7
Writing Great Scenes
Topics
• Dialogue
• Subtext
• Conflict
• Scene objectives
• Visual storytelling
Workshop
Rewrite weak dialogue into stronger dramatic scenes.
Module 8
Pilot Structure
Topics
• Opening image
• Inciting incident
• Midpoint
• Climax
• Hook ending
Assignment
Create a beat sheet.
Module 9
The Writers' Room
Topics
• Room etiquette
• Brainstorming
• Breaking stories
• Collaborative rewriting
• Room hierarchy
• Showrunner responsibilities
Simulation
Students work in small writers' rooms.
Module 10
Writing the Pilot
Topics
• Drafting
• Formatting
• Scene transitions
• Character voices
• Revision
Assignment
Complete First Draft.
Module 11
Rewriting
Topics
• Receiving notes
• Punch-ups
• Eliminating exposition
• Tightening dialogue
• Story revisions
Workshop
Peer review sessions.
Assignment
Second Draft.
Module 12
The Series Bible
Topics
• Series overview
• World description
• Characters
• Season arc
• Future episodes
Deliverable
20–30 page series bible.
Module 13
Pitch Deck Design
Topics
• Visual branding
• Tone
• Mood boards
• Comparable shows
• Audience
• Episode guide
Deliverable
Professional pitch deck.
Module 14
Pitching Television
Topics
• Elevator pitch
• Five-minute pitch
• Executive meetings
• Handling questions
• Presentation skills
Workshop
Live pitch practice.
Module 15
Final Presentations
Students present:
• Television pitch
• Pitch deck
• Series bible
• Pilot script
Industry-style feedback concludes the course.
Weekly Assignments
Week
Assignment
1
TV series analysis
2
Episode breakdown
3
Story beat sheet
4
Original series concept
5
Character portfolio
6
Series world guide
7
Dialogue scene
8
Pilot outline
9
Writers' room exercise
10
Pilot Draft 1
11
Pilot Draft 2
12
Series Bible
13
Pitch Deck
14
Pitch rehearsal
15
Final presentation
Grading
Category
Weight
Participation & Workshops
10%
Weekly Writing Exercises
20%
Character & Series Development
15%
Pilot Outline
10%
Pilot Script
25%
Series Bible
10%
Pitch Deck & Presentation
10%
Major Course Projects
Project 1: Original TV Series Concept
• Logline
• Theme
• Genre
• Audience
• Series hook
Project 2: Series Bible
• World
• Characters
• Season overview
• Episode guide
• Future seasons
Project 3: Pilot Script
• 30–35 pages (comedy) or 55–65 pages (drama)
• Industry-standard screenplay formatting
Project 4: Final Pitch
• 5–10 minute verbal presentation
• Professional pitch deck
• Q&A session
Skills Students Will Master
• Television story structure
• Scene construction
• Professional screenplay formatting
• Character arcs
• Dialogue writing
• Writers' room collaboration
• Story breaking
• Series development
• Rewriting and revision
• Pitching for networks and streaming platforms
• Creating series bibles and pitch decks
This syllabus mirrors the progression of many university-level television writing programs by moving students from analyzing existing shows to developing, writing, revising, and pitching an original television series.
Learn Television Writing: From Idea to Pilot Script
Turn your ideas into a television series.
Whether you dream of writing the next hit streaming drama, network comedy, or limited series, this one-on-one Television Writing course will teach you the craft used by professional TV writers.
What You'll Learn
• TV story structure (half-hour and one-hour formats)
• Cold opens, act breaks, and episodic storytelling
• Creating compelling series concepts and loglines
• Building memorable characters and season-long arcs
• Writing realistic dialogue and engaging scenes
• Developing a professional pilot script
• Simulating a writers' room with collaborative exercises
• Rewriting and polishing scripts using industry techniques
• Creating a series bible and pitch deck
• Pitching your show with confidence
Who This Course Is For
• Aspiring television writers
• Screenwriters transitioning to TV
• Film and media students
• Creative writers exploring screenwriting
• Anyone passionate about storytelling for television
Course Features
• Personalized one-on-one instruction
• Practical writing assignments and feedback
• Industry-standard screenplay formatting
• Portfolio-building projects
• Flexible online sessions
• Beginner-friendly with advanced coaching available
Final Portfolio
By the end of the course, you'll have:
• An original television series concept
• A complete series bible
• A professional pitch deck
• A polished television pilot script ready for competitions, fellowships, or your writing portfolio
Start writing the series you've always imagined. Book your first lesson today and bring your story to life on the screen.
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Theatre Class Lesson Plan
Topic: Building Confidence Through Improvisation
Duration: 30 Minutes
Age Group: 8–12 years (can be adapted)
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will:
• Build confidence performing in front of others.
• Practice listening and teamwork.
• Use voice, body language, and imagination to create characters.
Materials
• Open space
• Optional: simple props (hat, scarf, toy object)
Lesson Activities
1. Warm-Up (5 minutes)
Name Game
Students stand in a circle. Each student says their name with a movement, and the group repeats both the name and movement.
2. Voice & Body Warm-Up (5 minutes)
• Stretch arms, shoulders, and legs.
• Practice loud and soft voices.
• Walk around the room as different characters (giant, tiny mouse, robot, superhero).
3. Main Activity – "Yes, And..." (15 minutes)
Students work in pairs.
1 One student starts with a simple sentence (e.g., "We're on a pirate ship!").
2 The partner responds with "Yes, and..." while adding new information.
3 Continue building the story for 1–2 minutes.
4 Switch partners and create a new scene.
Encourage students to accept ideas, stay in character, and support their partners.
4. Reflection & Cool Down (5 minutes)
Gather students in a circle and ask:
• What was your favorite character today?
• What was challenging?
• How did your partner help the scene?
End with applause for everyone's creativity and teamwork.
Assessment
Observe whether students:
• Participate actively.
• Listen and respond to their partners.
• Use expressive voices and movements.
• Stay engaged in the improvisation activity.
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