Do you feel like you have a whole host of ideas rattling around in your head but have no idea which one to focus on? Do you want guidance and advice as you prepare something new? Do you want a weekly meeting with tailored assignments to hold you accountable as you develop your next project?
If you said yes to any of these, then an Incubator is just what the doctor ordered! This four-week class will put you through your development paces and ensure that you get writing on the best foot possible.
This Class Will Cover:
- Story structure
- Keeping conflict interesting and escalating
- Crafting satisfying character arcs
- And more!
| Character is always king, and so is your pilot (in TV)! Don't get bogged down in endless plot details and boxes that need to be checked for your third season. Focus on the actual STORY and who's inside of it. |
Everything, other than books! Almost any genre other than rom-coms and fantasy -- and when it comes to TV, I'm happy to look at any format.
As much as I objectively appreciate them as genres, fantasy and romantic comedies just aren't my bag -- at least not in a way where I can be helpful as a note giver.
Max Cunningham currently works as a Writers’ Assistant on the show TULSA KING. Prior to that, he spent four years at Berlanti Productions, a company whose credits include YOU, THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT, RIVERDALE, ALL AMERICAN, THE FLASH, and SUPERMAN AND LOIS. Max first worked for their head of television development, Ryan Lindenberg, learning the ins and outs of how a television series actually moves from an early-stage pitch to a finished pilot in both broadcast and streaming. After being promoted to Greg Berlanti’s desk, Max was offered the chance to write an episode of SUPERMAN & LOIS. This led to a chance to work on the show as their Writers’ Assistant for their next two seasons, where he also was able to write two more scripts for the show, before transitioning to TULSA KING.
Max graduated with honors from the University of Arizona, with a degree in English Literature and a minor in Film & Television.
As a fan of Berlanti Productions, I was initially nervous, but Max's polite and friendly nature really put me at ease. He is highly insightful, especially when it comes to storytelling and was able to offer notes that turned my story from being just a great script into something that could possibly be a very exciting TV show. I would certainly work with him again.
~ Rachel Attwood, Screenwriter
Max's feedback pushed our feature in an exciting direction! Well worth the cost of the program!
~ Stella Ruggiero, Screenwriter
I've been revising my script for 2 years and was not looking forward to another round of notes from yet another person. But Max really impressed me. He didn’t suggest huge story changes to cater to his taste, instead, he offered specific revisions to strengthen what was already there. This is a rare ability. Max also gives notes in a supportive and collaborative way, yet always respectful that the story is mine. I’ll definitely use him when fine-tuning my next script.
~ Stephanie Bast, Screenwriter
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 your syllabus, instructions for submitting material (if any), and the link to join the Live Class. Sessions are conducted via video conferencing software ZOOM. You will receive a link to the recording of the session via email following the live session.
Please ensure you are familiar with our Code of Conduct.