In the Writing a TV Spec Episode: Pt. 1 online course, you will learn the art and craft of coming up with an idea, pitching it, creating a beat sheet, and crafting an outline of an episode for a current television show of your choice.
You will learn what makes a successful TV spec script, and how concepts, character voicing, and story arcs are all essential components to writing a TV spec.
By the end of the course, you will have concepted and developed a complete outline for an episode of a current TV show.
Course Details:
Dates: May 9 - June 20, 2024
Duration: 7-week course, one online class per week
Time: Thursdays, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. PST *Last Lesson 3-6pm
*Note: the final lesson will be 3 hours long
Cost: $500
Learning Outcomes – Participants Will:
Gain confidence as a screenwriter.
Create characters and a story that enables you to write a spec episode of an ongoing TV program.
Write a full outline for a spec episode of an existing TV program.
Requirements:
Paper, pen, pencil, and notepad
Computer, microphone, and camera (optional)
Stable Internet connection
DramaQueen scriptwriting software (free to download)
Prerequisites:
Students are not required to have any previous training or experience.