Get a set of exec eyes or ears on the written or verbal pitch for your project.
- Writers may choose to have their 1-2 pg. written pitch or their 8-Min. verbal pitch (via phone or Skype) reviewed by the working professional of their choice.
- You will receive a personalized feedback report within 7 to 8 business days following the scheduled session.
I like to be told a story. A pitch shouldn't feel like someone reading from a script; if we wanted that, we could just ask for the print out. For me, a captivating pitch is one where the writer is clearly passionate about the project, has a personal connection to it, and can sell the series in the room. Making the listener laugh doesn't hurt, either. It should be engaging. If we're going to listen for 20-30 minutes, there should be an arc to the pitch. Spice it up with visuals and music! The biggest tip is that for the duration of the pitch, you are putting on a show. Make it the best, most engaging show possible so that your buyers want to come back for more.
Half hour comedies. Ideally female driven, but that's not a rule. Hour long comedy-drama pilots or rom-coms are intriguing as well! I'm interested in stories that are joyful, or make me think outside of the box. Stories that keep me on the edge of my seat. I'm less concerned about specific genre and format, and more reading stories that can make a difference, or make me laugh, or feature a strong female protagonist.
Horror, or super heady world building stories. I like sci-fi if it's less about the specific science and more about the mystery or characters. For me, character based stories trump plot driven pilots. In that vein, not that interested in procedurals or soap operas.
Emily Bice is a writer and comedian. She graduated from The University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theatre, and Dance where she studied theatre and screenwriting. Bice has worked in several writers' rooms: The CW’s The 100 and after that, Amazon’s The Boys. She just wrapped as the showrunner and development assistant for Gloria Calderon Kellett (One Day At A Time, With Love). Working in the One Day At A Time writers room provided lessons in multicam, and the With Love (upcoming Amazon show) writers room offered an education in one-hour rom-coms. Her work in development involved extensive coverage, along with assisting in the pitch, development, and writing processes for both TV and feature projects.
As a playwright, Bice has mounted shows in Ann Arbor, Los Angeles, and on zoom during the pandemic. Performing as a stand-up and improviser in LA also affords ample knowledge of the comedy scene.
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Immediately after registering, you will receive an Order Confirmation email that serves as the receipt for your registration. In the Order Summary section of this email, you will find a link reading "CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS" that will take you to instructions on how to submit your contact info or written pitch via the Material Submission Form.
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Your material/contact submission is due as soon as you are ready, but no later than 9:00am PT the day of the session.
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You will receive this exec's written feedback on your pitch via email within 7 to 8 business days following the session unless otherwise notified.
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Need some general guidelines on pitching? Check out our Hitchhiker's Guide to Pitching!
Cancellation Policy
You may cancel for a full refund up to 72 hrs. prior to the start of the session. Cancellations requested after this deadline will be ineligible for refunds.
Questions?
If you have any questions at all about this program, email coordinator@roadmapwriters.com!