Stephen Hoover: Screenwriter and attorney (non-entertainment) in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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.

Payment Plans are available- email edu@stage32.com with any questions!

Always getting professional coverage and development notes on your scripts is the best process to continue doing for your work as a writer. What is the best experience you've had with notes you've received from coverage?

When writing a screenplay, your action lines are the heartbeat of your script. They’re not just descriptions of what’s happening—they’re your opportunity to immerse the reader in the story, set the tone, and guide them through your world with a cinematic lens. Think about it: your script only has two tools to communicate your vision—dialogue and action lines. Strong action lines can mean the difference between a script that feels alive and one that falls flat. If your goal is to grab a producer's attention, bring your story to life, and keep the reader engaged, mastering your action lines is essential.

But here’s the challenge: many creatives approach action lines with uncertainty. Are they writing too much? Too little? Are their descriptions more like a novel than a script? If you've ever struggled with making your action lines clear, specific, and visually engaging, you're not alone. Writers often fall into common traps—overloading descriptions, losing pacing, or forgetting that a screenplay is more blueprint than literature. Action lines aren't just filler; they're world-builders, character-developers, and mood-setters. They control flow, create tone, and communicate your unique voice as a writer. And most importantly, they need to serve the story economically and visually.

Email edu@stage32.com with any questions! To learn more and sign up link here: https://www.stage32.com/education/products/how-to-write-effective-action...

So? Tell me. Ever receive a Rejection Letter attached to your Beautiful, Bouncin' Bundle of Screenplay Joy? You know? Your "Baby?" WELL, I HAVE (I know, hard to believe, right?). Anyway, take it from me. There's a wrong way to approach such devastating news. That being, reading the entire letter, then driving your wit-filled, billion-point IQ cranium directly into the drywall.

Therefore, do what I do. Open the email and just scan at a rapid-fire eyeball rate to the single word, UNFORTUNATELY, then instantly delete, pour yourself a delicious hot cocoa, grab a handful of GHIRARDELLI Chocolate Dipping Squares (May I suggest the Sea Salt Caramel Dark?), leap onto your favorite comfy couch, and toss on the SAVED BY THE BELL 24-Hour TV Marathon Extravaganza.

Works every time.

You're Welcome.

Brock Out.

Sent my script out for coverage from a random reader. Happy with the scoring!

Join the Stage 32 Education Team today, December 3rd at 4:30 P.M. PT for a festive and interactive Holiday Open House! As a special thank you for your dedication and hard work this year, this is your opportunity to meet the team, ask questions, and connect with fellow community members. We’re excited to show our gratitude for everything you do, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Stage 32 is excited to welcome Clay Liford for his upcoming class. You will learn how to hone your craft and the process of independent filmmaking from start to finish so your independent feature film can rise above the rest. You will learn the types of creative choices to make when approaching an independent film to increase your odds of success, how to develop your own visual style and directorial point of view, and garner an understanding of your overall role as the director. You will cover everything from how to maximize your pre-production, how to communicate with your cast and crew, how to determine when you've got the footage you need, how to properly work with your editor and even how to best receive and manage notes from producers and investors.

https://www.stage32.com/classes/Stage-32-4-Part-Class-The-Filmmakers-Pro...

Stage 32 is excited to welcome Anna Henry back! Rewrite your TV series pilot script with expert guidance from Anna, a producer who was worked with CBS, ABC, Nickelodeon, and more!

Over 6 interactive sessions, 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.

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

https://www.stage32.com/classes/Stage-32-Screenwriting-Lab-Rewrite-Your-...