Only 1 Spots Left! Rewrite your TV series pilot script with expert guidance from Anna Henry, a producer who was worked with CBS, ABC, Nickelodeon, and more! 

PLUS! You will receive multiple exclusive handouts to help in your rewriting process!

**You must send your current pilot script to edu@stage32.com immediately after signing up for the course so you can receive personalized feedback from Anna.**

***Flexible Learning: if you cannot attend any of the sessions live don't worry - you will be sent the links to the recordings of each session within 48 hours of the live session and you will have direct access to Anna on email to ask her any questions about your craft or career so you can keep up at your own pace and schedule.***

Payment plans available - contact edu@stage32.com for details

Are you ready to do a professional rewrite on your TV series pilot script with a top manager and executive? This is your chance to elevate your project to a professional level and get it ready to share with reps, executives and showrunners in 2024. Stage 32 is here to provide expert guidance and mentorship while you rewrite your TV pilot and get it market ready!

Maybe you know some things in your pilot aren’t working but you are just not sure where the problems lie, or how to fix them. Maybe you have received notes you don’t quite understand or aren’t sure you agree with, making them hard to address. Maybe you have submitted your pilot to contests and haven’t moved past the quarter or semi-finals or pitched and pitched only to get script requests but no development offers. This is not the time to give up - it’s time to double down, to dive into your second (or third, or fourth…) draft with the guidance of a top development executive and literary manager.

Writing may seem like a solitary occupation, but all writers need guidance from an experienced professional. Especially TV writers. TV writers work in rooms, work with showrunners, producers, managers and executives giving them feedback. They belong to writers’ groups. If you don’t have those support systems guiding you through your rewrite (or even if you do and need a fresh perspective), this lab is for you. Let’s dive in together!

In this exclusive Stage 32 8-part screenwriting lab, you will rewrite your existing TV pilot script under the guidance of an industry leader to guarantee your next draft is not only an improvement of your work, but ready to go to market. Guiding you through the rewriting process for your pilot is Anna Henry. Anna is a producer and development executive who has set up projects at AMC, Amazon Prime, Starz, HBO, Sony, Fox, EOne, ITV America, and OddLot Entertainment, among others. She’s worked at CBS, ABC, Nickelodeon, and multiple production companies, as well as in management at Andrea Simon Entertainment where she worked with writers. Anna is also an instructor for Netflix & Stage 32 Creating Content for a Global Marketplace Program.

Over 8 interactive sessions and one-on-one sessions with Anna, you will find out the most effective strategies to rewrite on a large scale, revise scene-by-scene and polish the details of your script till it shines. You will receive valuable worksheets and checklists that help you keep track of the steps you need to take to improve your script.

Through virtual classroom sessions and one-on-one sessions with Anna, you will receive personalized feedback to improve your script.

This interactive Stage 32 lab is held on Zoom and goes substantially more in depth than a Stage 32 webinar. Best of all? As soon as you sign up you will be linked on email with your Stage 32 Educator and given a questionnaire to fill out and send back to them. You will have access to your Educator for the duration of your class by email to ask them any questions you have about your craft or career - it’s like having a mentor on demand! And, if you can't make a live session, don't worry! All class recordings will be available 48 hours after each session and you will be able to view them in your Library on your Stage 32 profile. Finally, you can expand your network with like-minded creatives - you'll have a dedicated lounge for interactive support and discussions with your fellow classmates!

PLUS! You’ll receive exclusive handouts to help in your rewriting process. Downloads include:

• Story grid worksheet
• Character description elements
• Scene elements worksheet
• Sample scenes analysis
• Polish “to-do” checklist

If you’re looking to rewrite your TV pilot script and turn any script problems you have into successful storytelling opportunities, this lab is for you!

**Please send your current pilot script to edu@stage32.com immediately after signing up for the course so you can receive personalized feedback from Anna.**

PRE-CLASS PREP – Submit your finished first draft in advance of the first class. You will be revising this draft during the course of the lab.

WEEK 1 – Rewriting – The Big Picture

We will begin by talking about what constitutes a rewrite and how to process notes and let go of what you have already written to get ready for a fresh way to tell the story.

• Revisiting TV series creative elements like story engine, episodic structure, world, tone and themes
• How to use character descriptions to create protagonists who will drive your story
• Basic pilot structure act by act
• The importance of landmark scenes
• Act outs
• How to launch your series in the pilot
• Warm vs. cold reads
• Q&A with Anna

Assignment: Create any missing or incomplete character descriptions using the character description elements checklist. Review your pilot’s structure and to outline your second draft on a story grid worksheet, making sure you follow character wants.

WEEK 2 – One-on-One Consultations (No Online Class)

This week will consist of one-on-one consultations regarding the first draft of your script which you sent in at the start of the lab. We will discuss your overall intentions with the script, feedback you have received, concerns you would like to address, and general guidance on strategies for completing a second draft. Consultations will be scheduled via SignUp Genius.

Assignment: Begin or continue with revisions from first class. Be prepared to ask questions based on the notes you receive. You will not be turning in weekly revisions of your script but using the assignments as guideposts to keep you on track.

WEEK 3 – Rewriting - Structure, Story Logic, Emotional Logic

We will continue to talk about overall story structure addressing common problems with story logic and emotional logic, as well as building stakes. We will analyze scene structure and how to look for and find solutions to overall problems in individual scenes.

• Logical construction and character wants
• How to ensure each storyline and main character is tracked through every act
• Using reverse outlining and pulling out single story threads to check story logic and emotional logic
• Budget and production considerations
• What is the proper length for your script and what to do if you are running long or running short
• Scene structure
• Building stakes
• Q&A with Anna

Reverse outline your first draft. Take apart storylines and scene structure (as needed) on index cards or using software. Use the scene elements worksheet to identify and begin to revise key / problem scenes. Consider what cuts you may need to make to your script or how you might add to existing storylines. Watch / read sample scenes and Anna’s analysis of why they work.

WEEK 4 – Revising – Common Problems and Strategies

We will discuss effective strategies to use and add to what you have already written to solve story problems on the scene level.

• Writing visual and dense scenes
• Visualizing and timing out scenes and being concise without novelizing
• Eliminating dead scenes
• What is the value and drawbacks of narrative devices?
• Maintaining a consistent tone
• Revisiting themes throughout the pilot and series
• Scene study - looking at pacing, plants & payoffs, and the value of suspense and surprise.
• Q&A with Anna

Assignment: Continue organizing your scenes. Check each scene in your script and problem-solve by revising or cutting scenes. Consider if / how to use narrative devices and specific tonal elements. Finish working through all the major notes you received in the first consultation.

WEEK 5 – One-on-One Consultations (No Online Class)

This week will consist of one-on-one consultations regarding what you have accomplished so far in revising your draft. We will discuss concerns you would like to address, the scale of your rewriting / revising and general guidance on strategies for completing a second draft. Consultations will be scheduled via SignUp Genius.

Assignment: Continue with revisions. Be prepared to ask questions based on the notes you receive. Finish reviewing sample scenes.

WEEK 6 – Revising – Scene by Scene

We will continue strategies for revising individual scenes, specifically focusing on Act I of your pilot on character introductions and exposition. We will also discuss dialogue problems and a comedy pass.

• The importance of the teaser and Act I scenes, perfecting the first 10 and 20 pages.
• How to convey setting in the beginning and end of scenes
• Exposition strategies
• Strategies you should take for a dialogue pass, including on-the-nose dialogue, rationing information and avoiding obvious exposition, as well as a comedy pass.
• Identifying and eliminating “cursed scenes” (scenes you have revised many, many times but they never seem to work)
• Why reading your work aloud is important
• Q&A with Anna

Assignment: Check descriptions and visually time out each scene. Read your script aloud and work on a dialogue pass. Revisit your teaser and Act I to see if any further changes are needed.

WEEK 7 – Polishing

The final pass/further drafts!

• Strategies for polishing your script
• Dialogue revisions, including fixing clunky sentences and tightening
• How to use the active voice and evocative action verbs
• How to ensure your writing is infused with your specific voice
• Avoiding common formatting problems
• How to make a title page
• The importance of proper grammar and punctuation.
• How to know when to stop tinkering with your script
• Key questions to ask readers who are giving you feedback
• The value and difference between registrations with US Copyright and the WGA
• Q&A with Anna

Assignment: Finish your rewrite. Optional: Using polish to-do list, smooth out the details of your rewrite.

WEEK 8 – One-on-One Consultations (No Online Class)

You will have four weeks from the date of the Week 7 class to finish your revised draft. A final date for turning in scripts will be set. One-on-one consultations regarding your finished second draft will be scheduled, in which you will receive detailed feedback on how to move forward.

What To Expect

PLEASE NOTE: This exclusive Stage 32 lab is limited to 15 writers and will be booked on a first-come, first-served basis. The opportunity to work this closely and for this long with an executive and an expert in the field is an incredibly unique and valuable opportunity. If you are interested, please book quickly. Once the spots are gone, they’re gone for good.

• **Anna will be available on email during the 8 sessions to answer any questions you have about your craft or career.**
• This is an in-depth, practical, and detailed lab with one-on-one time with the instructor and significantly more content than a standard 90-minute webinar.
• You will be held accountable to take the lessons from each week and move your work forward.
• Plus, to stay motivated and inspired, you will have access to a private, dedicated Stage 32 Lounge where you can communicate with your fellow classmates throughout the length of the lab.

Saturday, February 8th, 10am-12pm PT

Saturday, February 15th, 10am-12pm PT {One on One Consultations}

Saturday, February 22nd, 10am-12pm PT 

Saturday, March 8th, 10am-12pm PT 

Saturday, March 15th, 10am-12pm PT {One on One Consultations}

Saturday, March 22nd, 10am-12pm PT 

Saturday, March 29th, 10am-12pm PT 

Saturday, April 5th, 10am-12pm PT {One on One Consultations}

TESTIMONIALS FROM PREVIOUS STAGE 32 EDUCATION FROM ANNA:

"Anna's rewrite lab is packed with essential (and entertaining) content delivered at a rapid-fire pace. Even with the massive amount of material covered, she always took time for questions or comments during her presentations. The one-on-ones were great for digging into the specifics of your script or idea.  While this class is pitched as a “Get ‘er DONE” in 8 weeks class, don’t be surprised if you end up ripping apart what you have and refreshing or even rewriting the whole thing." 

- Linda Y. 

"I just had my final consultation with Anna. I just wanted to let you know that I learned so much from her class. Her feedback is so detailed and helpful. I highly recommend the course to others and look forward to any offered by her in the future. "

Bianca B.

-Karen B.