Learn How To Craft And Implement A, B and C Story Lines In Your Television Pilot Script From A Top Manager Whose Clients Have Worked With Quentin Tarantino, Steven Soderbergh, Clint Eastwood and streamers such as Netflix, HBO Max, Amazon and more!

PLUS! Receive Exclusive Handouts Including The Pilot Scripts To MAD MEN, FRIENDS and more!

Have you ever wondered how your favorite television shows manage to effectively tell multiple stories at the same time without confusing the audience?

Hit series like FRIENDS, MODERN FAMILY, NEW GIRL work so well because each episode features multiple storylines with different characters. And this isn’t unique to network comedies! Dramas such as HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER, procedurals like CSI and 911, and even cable/streaming series like BREAKING BAD and SUCCESSION utilize what we call A, B & C stories to weave multiple threads into one episode.

So what exactly are A, B & C stories in a TV pilot script and how can you craft and utilize them properly?

Writing a great pilot is not easy. You have to introduce your world and your characters while also creating a standalone piece of entertainment. On top of that, you have to plant seeds for your series. It’s a lot! In this exclusive Stage 32 webinar, you will learn all about using A and B storylines to properly map out your pilot in a way that helps introduce your characters and television show. Mastering how to use A, B & C stories will not only make your writing easier, but it will elevate your work to the quality that will get you noticed by agents, producers, and networks!

Teaching you how to use A, B & C storylines in your work is Spencer Robinson. Spencer is a prestigious literary and talent manager at Art/Work Entertainment whose clients have worked with top directors like Quentin Tarantino, Steven Soderbergh, Clint Eastwood, Gore Verbinski and with major networks and streamers such as Netflix, HBO Max, Amazon, The CW, Cinemax, CBS, NBC, FX, Starz, Nickelodeon, EPIX, and TBS. Spencer has a wealth of knowledge and experience in developing scripts and utilizing A, B & C storylines, and looks forward to working with the Stage 32 community!

PLUS! Spencer will share exclusive handouts with you to help you develop your A, B & C storylines. Downloads include:

• Script Structure Worksheet
• Pilot script for FRIENDS
• Pilot script for MAD MEN
• Pilot script for THIS IS US
• Pilot script for NEW GIRL

If you’re writing a television pilot then this Stage 32 on-demand webinar is a must!

Praise For Spencer's Stage 32 Teaching

"I thoroughly enjoyed Spencer's teaching style. Not only is he conscientious and thorough, but he really cares about all his students. I recommend taking any course he is offering, you won't regret it!" -- Nathan M.  

"Spencer Robinson's "Writing Descriptions" webinar filled in a whole lot of blanks for me and shone a light on most of the newbie mistakes I have been making when writing/formatting my screenplays. A valuable lesson! Thank you Spencer, and Stage 32." -- Margaret A.

"This webinar was very informative! Spencer Robinson presented the material clearly. He was also very generous with his knowledge about the business." --Carmen R.

Introduction

• Know your instructor

Definition

• What is an A and B storyline?
• Parallel storytelling
• Episodic storytelling vs. series storytelling

Characters

• Relegating characters to different storylines
• Using A and B stories to introduce your characters
• Planting seeds for the future

Building Out Your World

• How big is your world?
• Effective world building within the confines of parallel storylines

Storyline Arcs

• Introducing your storylines
• Using different storylines to dictate the pacing of your show
• Using transitions for expert storytelling
• To end or not to end, that is the question
• What is your TV show?

Formatting

• Storyline Screen Time
• Dictating the pacing of your show
• Using transitions for expert storytelling
• Devices

Avoiding Potential Pitfalls

• Lead character syndrome
• Too late to the party
• It’s a small world after all
• This is a movie, not a show

Examples

• Friends
• Modern Family
• This is Us

Q & A With Spencer

All levels of filmmakers (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to learn about the significance of using multiple storylines to engage viewers and set up a series.

All levels of screenwriters (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to effectively integrate A, B, and C storylines to create compelling and dynamic pilot scripts..

Producers who want to better understand how to understand the importance of compelling pilot scripts with multiple storylines in attracting viewers and greenlighting new shows.

Actors who want to take control of their careers by delving into the strategy of an A, B, C storyline.