Writing for TV I: Introduction (Online)

The Barrow Group Acting School

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Explore the art of crafting captivating stories for the small screen. Develop compelling characters, dynamic conflicts, and rich worlds while mastering the unique elements of television writing, including story engines, multi-plot juggling, and beat sheets. Begin building a pilot that delivers a powerful story and teases countless possibilities for the future.

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Wed. Jan 13th, 6:30–8:30pm ET

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Description

Writing for television is just like every other kind of dramatic writing…until it isn’t. For those intrigued by writing for the small screen, Writing for TV I is an introduction to what is universal and what is unique about television writing.

The class will start by helping students create and flesh out the basics of a compelling story – a great protagonist, a great antagonist, and conflict that takes place in a powerful and exciting world. Then students will learn how to use particulars of television writing – creating a story engine, juggling multiple plots, and writing beat sheets – to further illuminate the characters and stories they have created.

Students will work towards the creation of a pilot that will tell one great story while hinting at many more.

Part I of a two part course.

Remote Learning

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.

Refund Policy

All payments are non-refundable (unless the school cancels the class).

Commitment is for the duration of the session. There are no credits or refunds for individual missed classes. If you discontinue any class before the ending date of the session, you forfeit your fee.

If you need to cancel a full class session (the full 6, 8, or 10 week class) for any reason, you must notify us by email at [email protected] at least 8 business days before the registered class start date, and we will apply a credit to your account for a future class. Credits are valid for one-year.
If a student wishes to transfer to a different class, they must notify us by email at [email protected] at least 8 business days before the first day of the registered class. No transfers will be allowed after this.

A student may not transfer to a different class once a class has begun.

The school reserve the right to change teachers at any time.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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Writing for TV I: Introduction (Online)

Melanie H. • October 20, 2020

John is a great teacher and a fun person. Those are critical for learning. Nobody wants a teacher who is judgey or mean or just not fun. For such a short class, I learned a ton. Thanks so much John!
Writing for TV I: Introduction (Online)

Susan Atkins • June 2, 2014

Very motivating. Good exercises, good encouragement. Good jump start!

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The Barrow Group is an award-winning non-profit Off-Broadway theatre company, acting studio/school, and arts center located in the heart of New York City. They offer a wide range of acting and directing courses, including scene study, monologue workshops, script analysis, and a two-year acting program.

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