The Perfect Sitcom Pilot in 30 Days

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

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.