
Writing a treatment or script
for series is a craft built on making the right
choices of story and character. While one of the
most difficult genres to break into as a new
writing, there has never been a greater period of
opportunity. We've put together some of the best
resources, and insight from top talents in the
scripted series world to help you understand both
the fundamentals, and exciting methods to approach
story and writing.
Visit the
TV Writers Vault Guide to Writing, Pitching and
Selling Scripted TV Treatments & Pilot Scripts.
Subjects covered, include:
To Sell Your Pilot Script as a Writer...Think Like A Producer
The Value of an Idea for TV, and How To Find Them
Advice from Top TV Showrunners
TV Pilot Scripts & Pitch Treatment Structure
Current Hit TV Pilot Scripts to Read
Approaching Today's Drama Series
Creating Your Story Idea
The Power of True Stories
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Call For Entries
If you've got a mind for game, love game shows,
and have a creative drive for cooking up clever
concepts, then enter the Next Hit Game Show format
competition set to discover and develop an original
game show idea for television. I'm partnering with
other top producers to scout and discover a new
breakout game format for TV, and we want to consider
yours.
Update: Global Creative Director for
NBCUniversal International, Rafi Nizam,
joins panel to judge finalists for "Next Hit Game
Show" format competition. We're finalizing our other
executives to be involved and will update at site
shortly.
Each pitch submitted will be reviewed for
originality, viability, and entertainment value. One
Winner will be chosen. The creator of the winning
format will receive a $3000 prize package as part of
a development deal proposal (including on-screen
credit and per episode fees and other participation
to be negotiated) for development of the format with
a partnered company. Registration Is Now Open.
Entrants may submit a written description of their
game show format/concept, and may also include any
video reel or additional media to support the pitch.
Upon engagement with the Winning creator, we'll then
develop the format and pitch it to the appropriate
major cable networks and major networks. Our network
panelist/judges will have first look, along with our
executive producers on panel.
VISIT FILMFREEWAY for more info and to enter.