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The Art of the Pitch: Shared Strategies Of TV’s Top Showrunners (Part 2)

The Art of the Pitch: Shared Strategies Of TV’s Top Showrunners (Part 2)
This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Pitching TV Series

Beyond the individual show origins, the panelists also offer insights into the pitching process itself, sharing both personal rituals and strategic approaches. Mara Brock Akil employs music as a ritual, curating playlists that help her “get the tone, get the vibe, get the texture” before a pitch, also serving to relax her. Eric Newman, drawing […]

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Create A Pitch Document That Sells Your TV Series (Part 2)

Create A Pitch Document That Sells Your TV Series (Part 2)
This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Pitch Doc

Now that we’ve covered the basic components pitch document in broad strokes, it’s time to expand on them.   Philosophical Questions   These seminal questions arise before the overview of your TV series even takes shape. Don’t underestimate their importance, despite their relatively unstructured nature. Writers should think about the big questions of life and […]

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4 Ways Screenwriters Can Conquer a Brainstorming Pitch Meeting

4 Ways Screenwriters Can Conquer a Brainstorming Pitch Meeting

Screenwriters: prepare for a pitch meeting—craft a sharp logline, rehearse your pitch, bring samples, anticipate questions, and know next steps to close deal!!!

 Tawnya Bhattacharya

How To Craft A TV Series Pitch (Part 2)

How To Craft A TV Series Pitch (Part 2)
This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series TV Pitch

During part one of this series on pitching, we covered the overall feel of your TV show in broad strokes – the format, the theme, and the overall structure of the season. Here is the final part of our series on pitching your TV show covering more specific details:   Who are your MAIN CHARACTERS?   […]

 Tawnya Bhattacharya

How To Craft A TV Series Pitch (Part 1)

How To Craft A TV Series Pitch (Part 1)
This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series TV Pitch

By all accounts, we are still in the golden age of television. TV writers are in the peculiarly enviable position of being spoiled for choice in terms of studios currently producing television. Writing a quality TV pilot is only the first step of the process of getting your TV pilot sold and produced. Pitching your […]