Transform your series idea into a market-ready pilot with this 2-part interactive, instructor-led workshop series. Registration now open.
Includes weekly 3-hour workshops plus on-demand videos, supplementary worksheets, and most importantly, live feedback from the instructor and your fellow students. Nothing beats hearing your work-in-progress read aloud and gaining immediate insights what can make your good script great.
TWO-PART WORKSHOP SERIES
Part 1: Saturdays, March 7 – 28, 2 to 5pm, ET
Nail your concept, create your pilot outline, and draft those opening pages
Part 2: Saturdays, April 4 to May 9, 2 to 5pm, ET
Complete your pilot script, develop your presentation bible, and create your pitch deck
Learn how to submit to national tv pilot competitions
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Build-A-Scene: A Free 3-Hour Writing Workshop (Jan 17th)
2 to 5pm, ET - Live on Zoom
Great stories are built one scene at a time.
Learn what makes them unforgettable in this interactive, live workshop.
The Secret Ingredient
Sure, we have on-demand video lessons.
But here’s what makes this workshop extraordinary:
Live Feedback on Your Work-in-Progress
Every Saturday for 10 weeks, you’ll workshop your actual pages in live Zoom sessions with professional television writer Diana Botsford and a supportive cohort of fellow writers. No theoretical discussions—just real-time, actionable feedback on the pilot you’re actively developing. This is where the magic happens: when you hear how your pages land with readers, discover what’s working brilliantly, and get specific solutions for what needs refinement.
Why Live Feedback Matters
Immediate Course CorrectionDon’t wait until your script is “done” to discover structural issues. Get feedback as you write, ensuring each act builds on a solid foundation. |
Community AccountabilityWeekly deadlines and peer support keep you moving forward. You’ll finish what you start because others are counting on you—and you’re counting on them. |
Learn from Every PageWorkshopping isn’t just for your own script. You’ll sharpen your editorial eye by analyzing others’ work, gaining insights that immediately improve your own writing. |
Industry-Standard ProcessProfessional TV writers rooms run on feedback. This workshop gives you that experience before you ever walk into a network meeting or writers’ room. |
Workshop Structure
Two focused parts designed to take you from concept to market-ready materials
Part 1: From Concept to Act One4 Weeks | Saturdays 2-5 PM ET | March 7-28, 2026
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Part 2: Complete/Market Your Pilot6 Weeks | Saturdays 2-5 PM ET | April 4 – May 9, 2026
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What You’ll Actually Create
Part 1 Deliverables: Complete series outline • Professional pilot outline • Polished Teaser • Completed Act One • Elevator pitch
Part 2 Deliverables: Full pilot teleplay (40-60 pages) • Professional pitch bible (10-15 pages) • Pitch deck • Revised script based on workshop feedback
Your Instructor
Diana BotsfordProfessional Credits:
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Ready to Write Your Pilot?
Limited to 14 writers to ensure everyone receives substantial feedback in live sessions
Part 1: March 7-28, 2026 (4 weeks)
Part 2: April 4 – May 9, 2026 (6 weeks)
Time: Saturdays 2:00-5:00 PM ET
Format: Live Zoom sessions + on-demand videos
Workshop Pricing
| Registration Option | Launch Special (Until Jan 15) |
Early Bird (Until Feb 21) |
Regular |
| Part 1 Only | $135 | $150 | $175 |
| Part 2 Only Requires Part 1 or approval |
$175 | $195 | $225 |
| Both Parts (Bundle) Best Value – Save up to $85! |
$290 | $325 | $375 |
Register by January 15 to lock in Launch Special pricing!
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