Do you have an exceptional idea for HBO's next hit television series? Let accomplished TV writer Nina Fiore, Co-Executive Producer on The Handmaid's Tale and writer of 4 pilots, help you transform your brilliant premise into a compelling, page-turning script. In this Online TV Drama Pilot Class, you'll learn how to craft a memorable logline, structure a compelling story, design a season arc that maintains audience engagement, and break your pilot story using the same techniques employed in professional writers' rooms.
Nina will teach you how to dramatize your story and incorporate the correct balance of plot, character development, and story elements for a one-hour dramatic show. Through collaborative in-class workshopping and pitching exercises, you'll clarify your tone, voice, and world-building. By the conclusion of this class, you will have created a detailed beat sheet for a truly irresistible TV drama pilot.
After studying with us, our alumni have secured 420 staff writing positions on acclaimed shows including FARGO, PERRY MASON, AMERICAN BORN CHINESE, THE BROTHERS SUN, FRASIER, and DAVE, and have won 193 fellowships and staffing program placements at prestigious organizations including Disney, NBCU, WB, Paramount, and Disruptors.
Note: If you've never taken a TV writing class before, we strongly recommend you take TV Dramedy 101 and TV Structure for Pilot Writing in addition to this class.
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
