Writing Action TV

What to Expect

Whether you’re starting a new project, working on a rewrite, or want to learn new skills - join us to hone your craft.

All Classes take place 100% online utilizing free video conferencing software ZOOM so you can participate from anywhere in the world with an internet connection!

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There's so much incredible work being done in TV right now. Genre TV in particular has been pushing the boundaries of what's achievable on the small screen. Everything from horror to action are major TV shows with massive talent attached, but writing genre TV is no easy feat.

This special two day clinic is all about action! Join us to learn how to write an action pilot as well as how to navigate the marketplace to get your script out there.

This Two Day Clinic Will Cover:

Pilot structure
Pacing
Voice
How to write action sequences
How to pitch your script
Live Q&A

Session One: Dos and Don'ts for Action TV

Date / Time

Sat, 12/16/2023 @ 02:00PM - 3:00PM PT

Summary

During this session, we'll focus on the craft of writing action TV.

We will cover:

Structure
Pacing
Being clear without directing on the page

Session Two: Pitching Action TV

Date / Time

Sun, 12/17/2023 @ 02:00PM - 3:30PM PT

Summary

For this session, we will focus on pitching and marketing action TV.

We will cover:

Best practices for pitching
Establishing the tone in your pitch
The marketplace for action TV

More about

Michael J. Gutierrez

Story Editor

REACHER, FUBAR

Michael J. Gutierrez is a Los Angeles based writer that was a finalist in the Disney/ABC, NBC and Universal Animation writing fellowship programs. He was an inaugural fellow in the Circle of Confusion Writer Discovery program and most recently has written for FUBAR and REACHER.

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Writing Action TV

Online Classes