TV 101: TV Writing Fundamentals Seminar
- All levels
- 16 and older
- $95
- Interactive Online Classroom
- 3 hours
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Do you want to write for television, but don’t know where to start? Not to worry. Veteran TV writer Steven Peros will provide the foundation you need to begin your journey into the world of writing for the small screen. Steven has sold four pilots (to MTV and NBC-Universal, among others), and wrote for one of AMC’s first scripted series, (which won an Emmy!).
In this one-day Online TV Writing Fundamentals Seminar, he’ll go over the types of shows & pilots you can write, the structure of a successful show, the differences between writing comedy and writing drama, and what makes characters compelling. He’ll also help you understand how theme should shape every aspect of your show, and how to choose what to focus on in your pilot episode. Whether you have a show idea kicking around in your head already, or you want more information on how to generate ideas that pack a punch, this class is the first step on your path to success, from spec pilot to writer’s room.
Understanding the fundamentals of good TV before you put pen to page will save you time and heartbreak. By the end of the class, you’ll walk away with a solid foundation upon which to build your television writing career. Emmy not included.
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.
All sales are final and there are no refunds.
Credit may be offered based on class availability. If you can’t come to class, call or email us as far in advance as possible. We will do everything we can to fill your spot, but we can’t make any guarantees. Credit eligibility is not based upon your reason for being unable to attend a class; it is based upon the timing of your credit request and our ability to fill your spot. If we find someone to take your place, you will receive class credit minus a $25 processing fee for 1 day classes and $50 processing fee for long classes. In that case, your class credit will be good for a year from the original sign up date and will expire after that. Otherwise, you will forfeit your payment/payments.
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.
Students who took the TV 101: TV Writing Fundamentals Seminar had positive things to say about the class. They found the class to be a great introduction to writing for television and learned a lot in a short period. Many students expressed a desire to continue taking classes after this seminar, indicating that they found value in what they learned and wanted to build upon their newfound knowledge. Some specific skills mentioned include learning steps to take in becoming a TV writer and gaining an understanding of the fundamentals of TV writing. Quotes: - "I learned quite a bit and he gave steps to take now if someone wanted to be a TV writer." - "Learned so much in such a brief amount of time. I would’ve loved to learn more about log lines, and an example of a pitch." - "Overall, amazing experience. I’ve already signed up for additional classes."
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