Jun 11th
10:30am–1:30pm PDT
TV Spec 2: TV Spec Draft Writing Workshop is unfortunately unavailable
Thankfully we have 9 other TV Writing Classes for you to choose from. Check our top choices below or see all classes for more options.
Writing The Microbudget Screenplay
This class will prepare you to write a feature length movie. If you're looking for TV writing classes, click here. What do Christopher Nolan, Darron Aronofsky and Richard Linklater have in common? They broke into the biz by writing and producing a feature film for under $30,000. In this three-hour screenwriting seminar, indy writer and director Steven Peros, whose microbudget feature, Footprints, was released in six cities and was hailed as “One...
Sunday Jun 11th, 10:30am–1:30pm Pacific Time
TV Drama I: TV Drama Pilot Workshop
Do you have a great idea for HBO’s next hit series? Let us help you transform your brilliant premise into a page-turning script! In this 5-week Online TV Drama Pilot Class, you’ll learn how to craft a great logline, structure a compelling story, plan a season arc that keeps the audience hooked, and break your pilot story just like they do in the writers’ room. The instructor will show you how to dramatize and sprinkle in the right amount...
Monday Jun 12th, 6–9pm Pacific Time
(5 sessions)
TV III
In this class, you’ll learn how to focus your story, trim the fat, tighten your dialogue and sharpen your action. You’ll refine the language of your script word by word, line by line, scene by scene and act by act. You’ll also learn how applying theme to your pilot will elevate your work and get you closer to the impeccable pilot script, which will advance your career. Brett will also show you how to introduce your characters, write...
Thursday Jun 15th, 5–8pm Pacific Time
(8 sessions)
Sketch Level I: Intro to Sketch
This workshop is geared toward all levels of experience. Hundreds have participated in Eric’s Workshop, ranging from people who have never written a scene in their lives, to well-known comedians, professional screenwriters, and TV Producers. It’s geared toward beginners and the experienced. If you’ve taken sketch writing before, you’ll discover new ways to make it easier, even more fun, all while increasing your productivity.
Sunday Jul 9th, 1–4pm Pacific Time
(8 sessions)
TV: Pilot Musts & Sellable Premises
Your premise is the DNA of your TV series and pilot. In this one-day concept development class, uber screenwriter Mike Ellis (16 scripts sold, Netflix’s Insatiable, Development Executive) will show you how to build your show idea from the ground up while breaking it down to its most essential elements. You’ll also learn pilot do’s, don’ts and musts as well the ingredients of a successful premise. Students will also get feedback on their...
Monday Jun 19th, 5–8pm Pacific Time
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Class Level:
All levels
Age Requirements:
16 and older
Average Class Size:
9
System Requirements:
Here are the system requirements for to use our web conferencing software depending on what device you use. You need:
Windows
- A Windows or Mac computer (or iPad)
- A strong internet connection
- A microphone and speakers
- (usually built-in to your computer or USB headset) or a phone
- A webcam to use HDFaces
- (most newer laptops have them built in)
Windows
- Operating system: Windows 2003 Server, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
- Processor: Any 1 Ghz single core processor or better
- RAM: 2GB or more
- Internet: DSL or better
- Bandwidth: 700Kbps or more for simultaneous screen sharing, video and audio conferencing
- Browser: Internet Explorer® 7.0 or newer, Mozilla® Firefox® 4.0 or newer, Google Chrome™ 5.0 or newer
- Operating system: Mac OS X with MacOS 10.6.8/(Snow Leopard) or later
- Processor: Any 1 Ghz single core processor or better
- RAM: 1GB
- Internet: DSL or better
- Bandwidth: 700Kbps or more for simultaneous screen sharing, video and audio conferencing
- Browser: Safari® 3.0 or newer, Mozilla® Firefox® 4.0 or newer, Google Chrome™ 5.0 or newer
- Device: iPad® 2 or newer, iPhone® 4 or newer, iPod® Touch (3rd generation) or newer
- Operating system: iOS 7 or newer
- Internet: WiFi recommended for VoIP
- Additional software: FreApp from the App Store
Class Delivery:
Make a pot of tea, hop on the couch, and whip open that laptop! Through our new, live web video conferencing system, you can access the best writing teachers, a sense of community and great classes — even if you live in Lincoln, Nebraska. All you need is a strong internet connection and a Mac, PC, or iPad that has a webcam to use the HD Faces application
Teacher:
Paola Limon
What you'll learn in this tv writing class:
Our instructor will take you through the paces in this seven-week Online TV Spec Draft Writing Workshop. She will help you hone your beat sheets, turn them into an outline, and craft your fresh new take on an existing show with pizazz. She will also show you how to write that killer opening scene and turn your detailed roadmap into literary gold. By the end of the class, you’ll have made progress on your first draft and be on your to way to revising it. Fellowship invitation not included.
Remote Learning
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.
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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.
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