How you approach the prep work of outlining your script—whether for your first draft or your 10th—can make all the difference when you sit down to face the blinking cursor. No matter how detailed or macro, all outlines must contain the standard structural integrity and character arcs for your particular format and genre. Submit your outline (10 page max) and the executive will conduct a 30-minute notes call to give you and your story ground-level guidance. You'll discuss how to refine set up of the structure, pacing, theme, and character development for your script.
Questions? Email terra@roadmapwriters.com
I believe that the first audience member you write for is yourself. If you don't like it, why should anyone else? Essentially, this helps me find what I love about a project so that way, when pitching a project to boss, a friend, an exec, etc, I'm crystal clear about what the core of the project is. People recognize authenticity and they can tell when you've modified a pitch to simply reflect the zeitgeist. That's not to say that you shouldn't make a pitch reflective of the real world (i.e. market changes and trends), but finding what you love in a project represents an inner truth, ergo authenticity.
Secondly, it's a cliche, but character is king. We've agreed that there are seven basic plots but there are an infinite number characters. Once you know your characters, your plot becomes easier to construct and more unique in the process.
Half-Hour Cable Dramedies, One-Hour Cable Dramas, One-Hour Cable Horror, Features (Comedy/Drama/Horror/Western/
Any high concept fantasy or sci-fi.
Christopher Perpich currently serves as a writer's assistant to Jon Robin Baitz, whom he joined to work on Baitz's Amazon series CHARLOTTE WALSH LIKES TO WIN where he wore the multiple hats of the writers' room assistant, script coordinator, and writers' PA. Since CHARLOTTE got shelved in the fall of 2019, Perpich has continued to work with Baitz in the development of two pilots --one which was just set up with a mini room at FX--and a new feature adaptation of HEDDA GABLER currently in development at MGM. Before his time with Baitz, Perpich worked at CAA as an assistant in their TV Lit Department.
After registering, you will receive instructions on how to submit your material in your order confirmation email. After submitting your material, please allow 3-4 weeks to receive proposed times for scheduling your call with the exec.
**Please note script outlines are limited to 10 pages maximum. Please contact terra@roadmapwriters.com for pricing on a consultation for a script outline exceeding 10 pages.
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Questions? Email terra@roadmapwriters.com