Screenwriting: Creating the Bulletproof 1 Hour TV Pilot

Master the art of crafting a professional 1 hour pilot script with expert guidance from Emmy-nominated writer Jeffrey Alan Schechter in this comprehensive online class.

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Brief Summary

This course teaches you how to write a bulletproof 1 hour pilot script for TV. Taught by industry pro Jeffrey Alan Schechter, you'll learn the ins and outs of crafting a show that stands out in today's ever-evolving TV landscape.

Key Points

  • Craft a professional 1 hour pilot script
  • Understand the business side of television writing
  • Learn the difference between episodic and serialized pilots
  • Create memorable characters and plot points
  • Get lifetime access to resources and templates

Learning Outcomes

  • Ability to structure a compelling 1 hour pilot script
  • Knowledge of essential plot points for effective storytelling
  • Clarity on the types of pilots and their differences
  • Skills to develop strong characters and story arcs
  • Confidence to pitch your show successfully

About This Course

Learn how to craft the professional television pilot from award-winning writer and producer Jeffrey Alan Schechter.

Pilot Season Never Ends!

The big opportunity for screenwriters has shifted dramatically from film to television, and the best way to get in the writing game -- TV & features -- is to write a professional, bulletproof 1 hour pilot script. A rock-solid 1 hour pilot script is not just a sample of your TV writing skills, but or your feature writing chops, too.

Thanks to cable, the Internet, and channels such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon the hunt for great shows is a year-round event. In this ONLINE VIDEO CLASS , Gemini award-winning television producer and two-time Emmy nominated TV writer Jeffrey Alan Schechter shows you how to structure the Bulletproof 1 Hour Pilot Script, teaching you the private system you can use to immediately to make your scripts professional and memorable.

In this online class you'll learn:

  • The 3 questions you need to answer before you write your pilot script

  • The 6 business reasons why an original pilot script is better than a sample episode of an existing series

  • The surprising insight why a 1 hour pilot script is also a killer feature sample.

  • The 4 reasons to write an episodic pilot and not a serialized one

  • The differences between cable & broadcast pilots (and which one is better to write)

  • The 5 essential steps to knowing your show

  • The 7 distinct characters you need to round out your cast.

  • A formula to quickly pitch your entire show (series, season, and episode)

  • The 9 bulletproof plot points of your Teaser & Act 1.

  • A step-by-step guide to tracking the A, B, and C stories through the entire script.

  • The 3 essential plot points that make up the final act and reset the episode so viewers are back next week, eager for more of your show.

The online class includes lifetime access to:

  • All lectures and updates, forever!

  • A downloadable file of all the key slides used in the course (a master course in pilot writing all by themselves)

  • The following downloadable breakdowns:

    • CSI:NY (Season 5, Episode 22) - This is a very clean Teaser/4 Acts breakdown of an EPISODIC show.

    • NCIS (Season 5, Episode 7) - One of the most popular shows on broadcast, this episode uses a Teaser/5 Act structure.

    • Breaking Bad (Season 1, Episode 6) - Some of the best writing on TV, this is an excellent example of a SERIALIZED show that follows the Teaser/4 Act structure but with heavy character development .

  • The following downloadable templates:

    • Blank Structure Template - 1 Hour, Episodic, Teaser/4 Acts

    • Blank Structure Template - 1 Hour, Episodic, Teaser/5 Acts

    • Blank Structure Template - 1 Hour, Serial, Teaser/4 Acts

    • Blank Character Template - A blank character chart to help you know which characters you need and what roles they play in your series.

You can find other courses that charge a lot more given by writers who work a lot less (sorry guys, you know it's true) but this is the only online course that packs this amount of current information into this concise a format with these many resources and all from a working writer who knows what you're going through and knows how to make it easier and better.

This course comes with a no hassle money back guarantee. After taking the class, if you don't think the information is worth it, tell us and you'll get your money back, no questions asked. And we'll still let you keep your access to the lectures, breakdowns, and templates. Just like Captain Kirk, we don't believe in the no-win scenario and neither should you.

Ready to get started? Good! Let's go write something AWESOME.

  • By the end of the course you will be able to craft a professionally structured 1 hour pilot script. In addition, you will have an understanding of the business aspects of television writing so you can make an informed choice exactly what sort of pilot you should write.

Instructor

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Jeffrey Alan Schechter

Jeffrey Alan Schechter is a WGA, WGC, Emmy, and BAFTA nominated writer, a Gemini-winning producer, a showrunner and executive producer, and a million dollar spec screenplay writer.Jeff's worked extensively -- and constantly --in film and television over the last twenty years, and his unique and simple system of breaking down stories as well as managing the career of a working...

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ui-avatar of Anthony Bentley
Anthony B.
4.0
1 year ago

yes

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ui-avatar of Bryan Thomas Neal
Bryan T. N.
4.5
2 years ago

Thank you for augmenting your book with this class to clarify pilot-episode story structure! I had tried to modify it myself, then stumbled upon the link in a search engine.

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ui-avatar of Stephen Resar
Stephen R.
5.0
2 years ago

so far so good.

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ui-avatar of John Norton
John N.
5.0
2 years ago

Jeffery is a great, enthusiastic teacher with a ton of knowledge about this industry and even more passion!

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Stan
1.0
2 years ago

Not detailed enough

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ui-avatar of Julie Seely
Julie S.
5.0
3 years ago

So far, so good.
Thanks.

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ui-avatar of Stefan Ricci
Stefan R.
4.5
3 years ago

Terrific match. Exactly what I need.

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ui-avatar of Ky-Gan Teng
Ky-gan T.
2.0
3 years ago

It was pretty basic. Something I could have gotten on YouTube for free.

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ui-avatar of Lisa Zigel
Lisa Z.
5.0
4 years ago

Really enjoying it so far! Great advice.

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ui-avatar of Roberto Ruiz-Duarte
Roberto R.
5.0
4 years ago

The insight knowledge is amazing, and if you read his book, you are moving forward in the right direction.

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