Learn how to create an essential one-page synopsis for your television series pitch from a top TV executive and manager who has taught for Netflix and whose clients have worked with HBO, Amazon, Starz, ABC, CBS, and Nickelodeon!

PLUS! You will receive exclusive handouts to help you create your synopsis including a one-pager worksheet and series pitch documents for HOUSE OF CARDS, RECTIFY, and SIX!

The most important part of the pitch bible for your TV series is your one-page synopsis.

However, if you have ever written a pitch deck or bible, you know that the one-page synopsis is oftentimes the hardest part to create. 

You keep going back to it, trying to revise and perfect it, not quite able to get it all down on the page. Sometimes it's more efficient to make the rest of the pitch document first and then come back to your synopsis, but even then it is tricky to summarize your story into one page. How do you summarize an entire TV series in one page anyway? And yes, it needs to be one page, because when you start to pitch, you will find again and again that busy executives, managers, and producers just want to read a “one-pager” first. It is an established and expected format. 

So Stage 32 is here to help!

In this exclusive Stage 32 on-demand webinar, you will learn how to create a compelling one-page synopsis for your television series from Anna Henry. Anna has over 20 years of development experience as an executive at ABC, CBS, and Nickelodeon, and has worked as a representative helping her clients set up projects at ITV America, Sony, 20th Television, EOne, Starz, Amazon, OddLot Entertainment, Corus, and many others. Anna has a plethora of knowledge and experience to share with you to help you perfect your TV series one-page synopsis.

Anna will break down the TV series overview into its component parts, giving you step-by-step guidance on what to include and how to communicate your series in a compelling, specific, yet succinct way. You will learn how to categorize your show, how to communicate the elements of your project in a nutshell, and how to hook your reader with the central conflict and stakes of your story. You will go over additional elements you might include, such as tone, themes, episode ideas and your personal connection to the material. Finally, Anna will talk about a slightly longer type of short pitch – the two-page or 8-minute pitch required for Stage 32 pitch sessions.

If you are looking to get your TV series out into the world, then this webinar is a must!

Plus! Anna will provide you with exclusive handouts to help you create your compelling and essential one page synopsis. Downloads include:

• One-pager worksheet
• HOUSE OF CARDS series pitch document
• RECTIFY series bible
• SIX series pitch document

Testimonials from Anna's previous Stage 32 Courses:

"This was by far the best webinar on pitch documents that I have experienced." - Tiffany C.

"So informative on the structure of a pitch. What's needed and how to go about dealing with the things that will come up during a verbal pitch or simply in the relationship between those giving a pitch and those receiving one. Well organized Anna, thank you!" - Julia L.

"I really appreciate Anna's teaching method and style. She is knowledgeable and thoughtful, and really cares about her students!" -- Matthew M.

• Why Would You Need A One-Page Summary For Your TV Series?
1. Who would read this? What style of writing should I use?
2. What should I include? Isn’t this just a plot summary like a feature treatment?

• What Type Of Show Is This? Terminology Tor Format And Genre:
1. On-going vs. Limited vs. Mini vs. Anthology; Episodic vs. Serialized
2. Drama / Comedy / Dramedy / Dark Comedy
3. Genres and subgenres

• What makes a TV concept Unique? Introducing Characters, World, and Narrative Structure.

• Narrative Structure:
1. What is your way into the story? Who is at the center of the story? How is the story being told?
2. Introducing your main character(s) and what they want – both their external goal and internal motivation. Why do they want it now – what triggers the story.
3. What is the world of the show? Describing setting and scope.
4. Sentence starters for describing structure.

• Story Engine:
1. What is a story engine for a show?
2. Describing how your characters try to achieve their goal and what stops them / what are the consequences.
3. Sentence starters for Character vs. Character and Character vs. World story engines.

• Stakes:
1. Describing what is at risk for your characters.
2. Why does the audience invest in characters’ goals?

• Tone and Narrative Devices:
1. How can I communicate the tone of my show and what is tone anyway?
2. What about comps?
3. Why are narrative devices useful? What are the downsides? Why would I include that?

• Should I Include Anything Else?
1. What about my logline?
2. Should I mention some of my themes?
3. What about my personal connection, my IP or research?
4. Can I include episode summaries?
5. Should I include pictures?

• How do I transform a one-pager to a 2-page pitch or a short verbal pitch for Stage 32?
• Q&A with Anna Henry

All levels of filmmakers (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to create short form content.

All levels of showrunners (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to learn how to effectively summarize the core elements of their show for pitching or promotional purposes.

All levels of screenwriters (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to learn how to condense their ideas into a compelling and concise one-page synopsis.

Producers who want to gain insights into evaluating and refining story ideas through the one-page synopsis.

Actors who want to take control of their careers by writing and producing one page synopsis.