The perfect pilot is the one that sells.
What is a perfect sitcom pilot?
- Well written
- Easy to pitch
- Memorable characters
- Funny
- Forms the basis for more than one season
What to consider as you plan:
- Is your goal to be part of a writer’s room or to have your own series?
- Sitcoms are a team effort. You will have to work with other writers.
- What are your strengths as a writer? Are you a better storyteller or jokesmith?
- Your role after the sale. Will you write, produce or both?
What you can control
- Quality of concept.
- How funny it is.
- Execution
Master these elements, and you optimize your chances of a sale. Even if you don’t make the sale, you establish a track record and make industry connections because you now have a reputation for delivering a quality product. You are now a resource to them.
What you cannot control:
The wants, marketing needs, and finances of the buyer.
It is useless to worry about these. However, before investing resources toward a project, it’s helpful to study your demographic and ascertain what’s getting solid ratings to evaluate your idea
Here’s how I can help:
From Idea to Pilot – You write it
Step 1: I’ll help you design your series. This includes defining the series concept, and creating memorable characters along with a strong plot.
Step 2: I will show you how to properly structure your story, then guide you through the process of writing and revising your script.
Step 3: I will then review your draft and give it a little TLC (a professional polish and comedy punch up) so your script is market ready.
Optional: Help you create the necessary series “Bible” and a Pitch letter.
From Idea to Pilot – I write it
Step 1: I’ll help you design your series. This includes defining the series concept, and creating memorable characters along with a strong plot.
Step 2: I write the series pilot
Step 3: You review, I do one set of revisions
Step 4: Final review – a few small tweaks
Step 5: Professional copyedit and proof read
Optional:
Step 4: Create the necessary series “Bible” and a Pitch letter.
Want to learn more?
Contact Marilyn at 1-212-600-1115 or horowitz.marilyn [at] gmail [dot] com for a FREE 15 minute consultation!
