Summary
4-part on-demand class!
Learn from a writer for an Emmy-nominated HBO show!
PLEASE NOTE: Although this exclusive Stage 32 class is no longer live and the teacher is not available on email, we highly encourage you to do any assignments to get the most out of the educational experience.
It can be hard to know where to start when tackling a rewrite. Character? Structure? Do you need a punch-up or a page-one rewrite? It’s easy to get lost in the details when you’ve spent so much time and effort getting to the final page of your draft in the first place. To set up your pilot for success, you want to make sure you’re not sending it out before it’s totally polished. And to make sure it’s totally polished, you should take it through a rewriting process.
Having a step-by-step plan for how to tackle your rewrite will help get that script out of your desk and in front of people who matter. This on-demand class will take you through a tried and true rewriting process to take a first draft and make it a final draft.
Meghan has worked on the Emmy nominated HBO show SILCON VALLEY as well as for FX, ABC and Cartoon Network. In this class, Meghan will take you through a process that will look at your pilot from every angle, so you can feel confident that it represents who you are as a writer and the story you want to tell.
Praise For Meghan's Teaching
“Meghan is a wealth of knowledge and a fantastic teacher. She's truly an ally to all writers." -- Carol L.
"Megan taught me so much more than just structure of an episode of TV. I feel very well versed in the craft and business of television after working with her." - Nick M.
“Meghan was excellent. Now it's up to me to take advantage of her wisdom and experience and improve my writing. “ -Bob
What You'll Learn
Session 1: Building a Foundation
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We’ll start with the basics: establishing goals for your script and the class, and looking at how to take stock of where you’re at.
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Learn how to give (and receive!) notes.
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Go over A, B, and C story structure, as well as the 3-act structure.
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Identify what makes a strong A story, and what’s ultimately needed for a successful pilot story.
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Look at real world examples (Archer, Superstore, Glow).
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Q&A with Meghan
Session 2: Identifying Rewrite Needs
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Take a closer look at B & C stories with real world examples.
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Look at how to integrate your A, B and C stories to tell your pilot story effectively.
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Learn how to use outlining to make your rewrite needs easy to identify.
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Go over what a professional-level outline looks like.
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Discuss how to ask a peer for notes.
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Q&A with Meghan
Session 3: Tools and Tricks for the Rewrite
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Go over professional basics for documents you’re sharing with others.
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Look at script formatting and how it may vary depending on your script.
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General writing tips and tricks for when you get stuck.
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Identify tools to give each of your characters a unique voice.
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Q&A with Meghan
Session 4: Finalizing Your Script and Sending It Out
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Go over the final steps before sharing your script with others.
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Discuss challenges and best practices when reaching out to professional contacts.
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Final thoughts on the TV industry and what you need to get work.
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Q&A with Meghan
*In addition to each class session, Meghan will share exercises to be completed between sessions for maximum class value.*
WHAT TO EXPECT
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This class is designed for all level screenwriters - beginner, intermediate and advanced who are looking to understand how to rewrite their 30 minute pilot.
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PLEASE NOTE: Although this exclusive Stage 32 class is no longer live and the teacher is not available on email, we highly encourage you to do any assignments to get the most out of the educational experience.
Who Should Attend
Writers of any level who want to equip themselves to take their writing from good to great.
Directors and Producers of any level who want to better understand the writing process.
Executive
Meghan Pleticha is television writer with ten years of entertainment industry experience who has most recently worked as a staff writer on HBO’s Emmy Nominated comedy series SILICON VALLEY. Her work has also appeared on Cartoon Network’s POWER PLAYERS, and in Escala, AeroMéxico’s official in-flight magazine. Previous to being staffed on television shows, she worked as a writer’s assistant and script coordinator for shows like FX’s MARRIED, ABC’s CHARITY CASE, and VH1’s HIT THE FLOOR. Meghan’s career as a writer as well as her experience teaching other aspiring creatives has given her powerful insight into television story structure, and she’s excited to bring what she’s learned to the Stage 32 community.
Testimonials
Praise For Meghan's Teaching
“Meghan is a wealth of knowledge and a fantastic teacher. She's truly an ally to all writers." - Carol L.
"Megan taught me so much more than just structure of an episode of TV. I feel very well versed in the craft and business of television after working with her." -Nick M.
"Meghan was excellent. Now it's up to me to take advantage of her wisdom and experience and improve my writing." -Bob