BIBLE FORMULA
- The Title of your Pilot – Give a brief paragraph describing your pilot.
- Log line for your Series
- Log line for your pilot (summary of the A story)
- The Show – Describe your pilot in a page of detail.
- The Format – Describe what your show will be. Is it an action/adventure show? Is it a character drama? Is it a police procedural? Is it a medical or legal show? Is there humor? What will the balance of story be in each episode? For example, if you’re writing a legal show, will it be more about the case or more about the personal?
- The Philosophy – Go into a deeper explanation of your concept and what your audience can expect from it.
- The Characters – Write a paragraph or up to a page on each character.
- Supporting Characters – Write a brief paragraph for each supporting/recurring role.
- The On-Going Sets – Write down what your regular sets/locations will be. Where will the majority of story take place?
- The Pilot Story – Write a longer description/overview of the pilot story.
- Future Story Arcs – Write a line about the “A” and the “B” story for your first 13 episodes.
- Overview – Give an overview of your series arcs for seasons 1, 2 and 3
Jen, great interview over at ISA! And, I really appreciate the info here! All is good. Dave
David,
Thank you so much for your post. I am GRATEFUL.
Wishing you a beautiful holiday season!
Bliss,
Jen
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