Writing the Pilot
Writing the Pilot by William Rabkin, published by moon & sun & whiskey Incorporated in 2011, is a concise guide designed for aspiring screenwriters. This 90-page book addresses the complexities of crafting a television pilot that can successfully launch a series. It provides a structured approach to the writing process, from developing an initial idea to completing a polished script.
Readers will find practical insights on identifying compelling concepts, creating engaging characters, and designing unique worlds for their narratives. The book emphasizes the importance of distinguishing one’s series from others and offers guidance on encapsulating these elements within a 60-page script. With a focus on the current landscape of television writing, this resource is tailored for those looking to navigate the evolving demands of the industry.
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Television networks are so desperate for new voices and fresh ideas that for the first time in history they’re buying spec pilot scripts and turning them into series. Today’s aspiring writer can be tomorrow’s showrunner. But it’s not easy. Conceiving and writing a pilot that can launch a series is a complex assignment even for a seasoned pro. This book will take you through the entire process, from your initial idea through the finished script. You’ll learn how to identify a concept that can carry one hundred episodes or more; how to create characters who will stay interesting year after year; how to design the unique world those characters will live in; how to identify the essential elements that will set your series apart from everyone else’s; and most importantly, how to capture it all in one 60-page script. Riverside-Palm Desert’s low residency MFA program.
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