WRITING FOR...

Television

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LEARN TO WRITE FOR TELEVISION SERIALS AND DRAMA'S

Discover how to structure your work, the correct format options and how to calculate running times

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Learn to write soap, five part drama's, epic serials and more from experienced writers. We pride ourselves on our script services and article quality. Reach out with any questions on resources page our chat forum

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THE OFFICE

GAME OF THRONES

why write for T.V?

Amongst Screenwriters it is well known that writing for television, especially soaps and dramas, can be the most stable form of income for a practicing writer and the quickest way to rack up those airtime credits. However unlike film radio or theatre, writing for T.V is not for the faint hearted. Deadlines will make or break you, the field is highly competitive and the worklife is fast paced. The harsh reality of working in the world of television is if you can't keep up their will be hundreds of other budding writers baying for your position. Every episode has to be a winner and as the generator of ideas the soul responsibility for a successful series rests with you.

So to help you survive the TV industry you can find helpful articles below. Storylining for TV is a highly rewarding experience, all you need is the right tools in your mental kit to keep you creating high quality scripts.

TELEVISION ARTICLES TO GET YOU STARTED

BROWSE OUR COLLECTION OF HOW TO ARTICLES TO HELP YOU START YOUR TV STORYLINER JOURNEY

FARGO

PLOT SEQUENCING AND STRUCTURE

SLUGLINES AND SCRIPT FORMAT

FIVE PLOT STRUCTURE POINTS

The Ten Page Rule

WRITTEN BY JOSH STODDARD

How To Write A Great Pilot Episode

WRITTEN BY ROSS WENHAM

How To Overcome Writers Block

WRITTEN BY KELSEY CROMWELL

How To Self Edit

WRITTEN BY JON HOLMES

How To Write A Cold Open

WRITTEN BY JOSH STODDARD

How To Write A T.V Bible

WRITTEN BY JOSH STODDARD

Taking Care Of Your Mental Health

WRITTEN BY KELSEY CROMWELL

The Art Of Rejection

WRITTEN BY OLIVIA LEWIS-BROWN

RELEVANT TELEVISION WRITING TEMPLATES & GUIDES

NEED SOME EXTRA HELP DOWNLOAD THE TEMPLATE THATS WRITE FOR YOU.

CREATING AN UNFORGETTABLE PROTAGONIST

FORMAT - ACTION SEQUENCES

HOW TO WRITE A TV SHOW TREATMENT

CRAFTING A TV PILOT

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OUR SCRIPT PICKS

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THE OFFICE

CREATED BY RICKY GERVAIS STEPHEN MERCHANT AND GREG DANIELS

COMEDY

SCRPT PDF

BREAKING BAD

CREATED BY VINCE GILLIGAN

CRIME DRAMA

DOCTOR WHO

CREATED BY SYDNEY NEWMAN

SCI FI

HOUSE OF CARDS

CREATED BY BEAU WILLMON

POLITICAL DRAMA

EAST ENDERS

CREATED BY JULIA SMITH TONY HOLLAND

LIFETIME DRAMA

HOLBY CITY

CREATED BY TONY MCHALE & MAL YOUNG

DAYTIME TV

PEAKY BLINDERS

CREATED BY STEPHEN KNIGHT

PERIOD DRAMA

BLACK MIRROR

CREATED BY CHARLIE BROOKER

THRILLER


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