Television Screenwriting: Business and Technical Learning

Master television writing with insights on formats, terminology, and industry dynamics to kickstart your professional journey.

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Brief Summary

This course is all about diving into the world of television writing, covering everything from script structure to important industry terms. By the end, you'll be on your way to crafting professional-quality scripts and navigating the TV business.

Key Points

  • Structure of television scripts for different formats
  • Understanding key television terminology
  • Learning the business side of television writing
  • Importance of dialogue and character development
  • How to protect your creative ideas

Learning Outcomes

  • Be able to structure scripts for various TV formats like 1/2 hour and 1 hour shows.
  • Gain familiarity with essential television writing terminology.
  • Learn how to turn your creative ideas into protectable concepts.
  • Understand the workings of The Writers Room and studio dynamics.
  • Get insights from an industry expert with a rich writing background.

About This Course

Learn structure, terminology, and business of television writing and move toward being a professional.

Understanding formats, commercial breaks, dialogue, screenwriting software, characters, The Writers Room, and studios are among the expansive list of items needed to break into the business as a television writer.  Upon completion of this course you will understand the various components associated with television writing and how to proceed toward becoming a professional television writer. 

Industry Expert

Illunga Adel Television Writer

Illunga has written and/or produced on many of the most  renowned sitcoms in television history. Sanford and Son, 227, Married with Children, Different World, City Guys, My Brother and Me,  and Moesha are among his credits.   Illunga is a member of the Writers Guild of  America.

  • Learn how to structure television scripts for 1/2 hour, 1 hour, and TV movies

  • Understand television terminology

  • Learn how to protect your idea

Instructor

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Faith in Dreams Edutainment

Faith in Dreams Edutainment is an innovative production company that creates entertainment projects and resources that help shape the future. Entertainment career opportunities now more than ever expand beyond the doors of Hollywood. The growth of the industry has brought about productions that span throughout the world. Producers, agents, writers, and other key positions are all expected to understand their...

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4.9 course rating
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Shaune M.
4.5
2 years ago

Dope af

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Pamela D.
5.0
2 years ago

This is my first taste in learning about TV writing and I like how easy to understand the information is. I also like the straightforward way it is presented.

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Sham M.
4.0
4 years ago

Nice knowledge. Since we are from India details pertains to registration, contacts of producer etc should have been of India.
Notes not provided.

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Albert L.
5.0
5 years ago

Yes, I've finished a Feature Film Writers Certificate program and want to know how it differs from Television script writing. So far a really good job of explaining.

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Jurgen S.
4.0
5 years ago

It was informative, although Mr Adell seems to be bored.
What is being taught though is great as it gives us a perspective of how the industry's like which is an advantage when writing a script for the first time.
It is particularly interesting that he wrote Sanford and Sons. I watched it as a kid and the way Mr Adell speaks reminds me about facial expressions and the way of carrying a joke.

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Stela T.
3.5
5 years ago

The course is a good match. Solid. Good pace.

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Omar B.
5.0
5 years ago

It is very informative and filled with real life experience.

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ui-avatar of Jeanine Amella
Jeanine A.
3.0
6 years ago

I found the speaker could have been more engaging ; I seem to drop off at times

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ui-avatar of Sally Womersley
Sally W.
3.0
7 years ago

There was alot of repetition and slowness in the delivery

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ui-avatar of Mary Pyefinch
Mary P.
3.0
9 years ago

It is a good take on screenwriting.

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