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Why It’s Worth Applying to the Scripted Series Lab No Matter What

Why It’s Worth Applying to the Scripted Series Lab No Matter What

by Kate J. Anderson | Aug 30, 2019 | Business of Screenwriting, Uncategorized, Writing for TV, Writing Life

Are you on the fence about whether or not to apply? Feeling unprepared or too inexperienced? With only a few days left before the cut off deadline, our selection committee will soon be narrowing down the pile of Scripted Series Lab 2020 applications to a very short...

Rewrites: Write An Original Spec Script Part 5

by Kate J. Anderson | Aug 22, 2019 | Uncategorized, Writing for TV

How do you get from a first draft to a finished original spec script? Before you crack open that first draft and start slashing with a red pen, it’s a good idea to put a rewrite system in place so you don’t get overwhelmed. I’ve got a little catchphrase I like to tell...

Break and Vomit: Write An Original Spec Script Part 4

by Kate J. Anderson | Aug 16, 2019 | Uncategorized, Writing for TV

Now you really get to test your understanding of craft as you prepare to write an original spec script. This part takes discipline. You’ve got the idea and the theme. You understand your chosen conflict engines and this has helped you build and define your...

Research: Writing an Original Spec Script Part 3

by Kate J. Anderson | Aug 8, 2019 | Writing for TV

Writing an original spec script requires a solid understanding of pilot script structure. The good news is you have an excuse to watch TV rather than write. The bad news is your thumb is will get tired from hitting the play/pause space bar so many times.  Once you...

Theme: How To Write An Original Spec Script Part 2

by Kate J. Anderson | Aug 2, 2019 | Uncategorized, Writing for TV

If we’re talking about how to write an original spec script, we need to talk about Theme.  I used to assume that pinning myself down with a theme too early in the writing process would be creatively suffocating. Instead, I would clarify my theme somewhere...

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