June 2022

Ready to write a TV pilot? This class provides an overview of the bootcamp and helps you develop your pilot idea. We’ll dive into the construction of your premise, characters and story world as you refine the concept for the project you will write during the intensive six-week TV Pilot Bootcamp. Bring your loglines and original show ideas! The complete six-week TV Pilot Bootcamp course meets weekly every Sunday. P

Week 1: Why this story? (June 24) Now that you’ve narrowed down your high-concept idea, we will ask the simple questions: why this story? Why now? What is both timely and universal in your idea? We will begin to chisel away at the central dramatic question of your script, and design a plan to explore this theme from all angles. You’ll refine and polish your story’s premise, and begin the process of outlining.

Do you love a good mystery? Does your main character need to solve a murder or investigate something shady? You may be surprised to discover many of your favorite movies and shows from other genres also incorporate mystery plot elements. Big and small mysteries provide the incentive for the reader to keep reading, no matter the genre. If there’s nothing for the reader to figure out, or no question that needs an an

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Screenwriting bootcamps, classes, script coverage and career coaching from professional screenwriter Conor Kyle.