by Kate J. Anderson | Aug 8, 2019 | Writing
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...
by Kate J. Anderson | Aug 2, 2019 | Writing
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...
by Kate J. Anderson | Jul 25, 2019 | Writing
The PSP is accepting applications for our next scripted series lab until September 1st, 2019. Six writers will be given the opportunity to create a new tv series with an experienced showrunner. Interested? We want to read your original tv script! If you’re...
by Kate J. Anderson | Jul 19, 2019 | Writing
In television, every genre and every series has a different formatting style. So, when you’re writing an original TV pilot script, how do you know which rules apply? There are some guidelines that apply to all TV scripts. If you don’t have screenwriting...
by Kate J. Anderson | May 17, 2019 | Writing
The TSC Fellowship recipients are back after a whirlwind conference weekend in Toronto. Here are seven pieces of advice from conference speakers, on topics ranging from mental health to writing, pitching, and receiving notes. On looking after your mental health: “You...
by Kate J. Anderson | Apr 23, 2019 | Writing
Karen Lam, (Ghost Wars, Van Helsing, Evangeline), offers some fresh advice on the importance of doing real world research. Do you think TV writers need to do research outside the writers’ room? If so, what type of research? You can google stuff about serial...
