Do you have a compelling premise for an HBO-caliber series? In this online TV Drama Pilot Class, successful television writers Nina Fiore and John Herrera (Co-Executive Producer, The Handmaid's Tale; Writer, 4 pilots) will mentor you in transforming your brilliant concept into a compelling, page-turning pilot script.
Through expert guidance and collaborative workshopping, you will learn to craft a compelling logline, structure your narrative arc, plan a season arc that sustains audience engagement, and break your pilot story using the same techniques employed in professional writers' rooms. Nina and John will teach you to balance plot, character development, and thematic storytelling elements effectively in a one-hour drama format. Through in-class pitching exercises and collaborative feedback sessions, you will clarify your tone, voice, and world while developing a polished beat sheet for your irresistible TV drama pilot.
Our Track Record:
Our alumni have gone on to secure 410 staff writing positions on acclaimed shows, including Fargo, Perry Mason, American Born Chinese, The Brothers Sun, Frasier, and Dave. Additionally, our graduates have won 189 prestigious fellowships and staffing program placements at major organizations, including Disney, NBCUniversal, Warner Bros., Paramount, and Disruptors.
Recommended Prerequisites:
If you have not previously taken a television writing course, we strongly recommend completing TV Dramedy 101 and TV Structure for Pilot Writing before enrolling in this class. This foundation will enhance your learning and enable you to maximize the insights offered by our experienced instructors.
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.
