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"I had no knowledge of this subject before taking this class...I now know how to format a scipt correctly and what is needed to produce an effective TV script."
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"I really felt the instructor knew the industry and provided us with the information we needed to develop our scripts."
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"I was introduced to TV script writing and finished a spec script."
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Writing For TV NYC

Most writers break into TV writing by joining the staff of an existing show. To win those jobs, you need two or three great "spec" scripts—perfectly executed episodes of still-current shows. Now and then, a writer breaks in through the more ambitious path of writing a pilot for a new show. We have courses that will guide you in the right direction for both.

TV Writing covers scripted shows: comedies (i.e. My Name is Earl, Everybody Hates Chris), dramas (i.e. Law and Order, Friday Night Lights), and those shows that draw elements from both (i.e. Entourage, Desperate Housewives).

If you seek to be a TV writer, we’ll show you how to write material of a high enough quality to give you a legitimate shot.


Select a class: Level I, Advanced, One-Day
See also: TV Writing Online
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Level I
TV Writing | 10-week Workshop
 
This course gives students a firm grounding in all the basics of TV writing. Students will focus on creating a spec script for an existing show. You will learn how to select a show, structure and format to industry standards, stay true to a show's characters and spirit, and develop a dramatist's sense of dialogue and scene. You will also learn how to market your work.
  • Develop a spec script for an existing TV show
  • Lectures on basics of TV writing craft
  • Writing exercises to help develop your episode
  • Present work for critique

TV Writing I is for beginners or anyone who wants to brush up on the fundamentals.

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(3.0 CEU)

New York City Classes  
Tuition: $395, Returning Students $365 . Registration Fee $25.  
Each class strictly limited to 14 students, ages 18 and up.

Starts Meeting Day Location Time Special Enroll
Jul 15 Tuesdays 272 W. 10 St. 7:00PM - 10:00PM


Advanced
TV Pilot | 10-week Workshop
 
It used to be impossible for an unknown writer to sell a new TV series. It’s still hard, but no longer impossible.

This course is for students who wish to develop an original idea for a new scripted TV show. You will learn how to find and incorporate all the ingredients for a series that is promising and attention-grabbing. You will also learn how and where to market your work.
  • Create a premise for a new series and develop a pilot script
  • Lectures on how to develop a new show
  • Writing exercises to help develop your idea
  • Present work for in-depth critique
Prerequisite: TV Writing I or the equivalent.
Which level is right for you? How to Choose a Level

TV Pilot will not be offered in NYC in Summer 2008. Take this class Online
Please call 877-974-8377 for the next scheduled date.

TV Writing | One-Day in NYC
 
The One-Day Workshops are fun, fast-paced immersions in a type of writing. You’ll get a mixture of brief lectures that hit the high-points and writing exercises that let you immediately try your hand at what you’ve just learned. The one-days provide an excellent overview of their fields, ideal for both the beginner and someone wanting a quick refresher course. Come in one day on the weekend with a notepad, pen, and desire to learn. By Monday, you’ll be a more knowledgeable and skilled writer.

One-Days are for beginners or anyone who wants to brush up on the fundamentals.


Topics include: format, scene structure, character, dialogue, the business.


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