Writer's Challenge: TV Drama Development

Emily Thomas
Creative Producer, LONGMIRE
Saturdays 3/28, 4/4, 4/11 & 4/18 @ 10:00am - 11:30am PT
Missed the first session? We'll send you the recording of the session after you sign up!

$69.00

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We launched Roadmap Writers 4 years ago to create a fully immersive, transparent online platform for emerging screenwriters. In just 4 years we have helped over 100 writers get signed to nearly every major agency and management company in the industry and helped dozens more to get their projects optioned, sold, and produced.

We are so proud of the major strides all of our writers are making and we are excited for more years of success! 

To continue to bring our community the best possible training, we have asked Emily Thomas (the master of TV drama) to host a four-week long challenge series designed to guide you through the development process of your next hour-long pilot. We encourage all writers who are ready to make screenwriting a career to keep creating content and we’re super excited for Emily to help you make your next script shine!

Here's to more amazing years to come!

How It Works:

  • Each week, Emily will cover a different aspect of the pilot development process: from concept and breaking ideas to characters and outlines. 
  • Following each lecture, Emily will answer your questions live.
  • At the end of each session, Emily will assign your self-study Challenge for the week, designed to help you help yourself do your best work ever!
  • As always, all Webinars are recorded and all registrants will receive the recordings after the live broadcast! 

    Topics:

    Week #1: Breaking Story

    Week #2: Characters & Drama Structure 

    Week #3: Outlining and Beat Sheets

    Week #4: Transitioning to Script and Writing Compelling Dialogue 

    About Your Host

    Emily Thomas is a writer and producer of dramatic content, most notably for the acclaimed Netflix Original Series LONGMIRE, for which she served first as the show’s Writer Assistant and Script Coordinator, and later as the designated on-set Creative Producer. 

    Prior to her time on LONGMIRE, Emily worked for the William Morris Endeavor agency, Jerry Bruckheimer Productions, New Regency Productions, and Kartemquin Documentary Films. She attended Columbia College Chicago, earning a Bachelor of the Arts in Television Writing and Producing and graduating Summa Cum Laude.

    Emily is currently the Media Programming Coordinator for the Pittsburgh Center for Arts + Media, where she teaches courses in television writing. Additionally, Emily is an adjunct instructor at La Roche University, and guest lectures for Point Park University and Robert Morris University. 

    A Pittsburgh native, Emily’s personal work explores the intricacies of Appalachian culture, giving voice to an often-ignored and underserved region of the country. She is particularly passionate about stories that speak to the complexities of loss and survival, in all their many forms.

    What To Expect

    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.

    Cancellation Policy

    You may cancel for a full refund up to 72 hrs. prior to the start of the class. Cancellations requested after this deadline will be ineligible for refunds.

    Questions?

    If you have any questions at all about this class, email our Director of Education Alexandra Davies at alex@roadmapwriters.com!