The last several years have seen a renaissance in the one-hour drama. From Mad Men to The Good Wife, from Glee to Dexter, the small screen is filled with character-rich stories, as brilliantly plotted as novels, with more power and impact than most features.

With hundreds of hours of scripted drama on networks and cable outlets as diverse as CBS, HBO and AMC, the opportunities are unparalleled. But the competition is equally stiff, as thousands of writers, directors and producers vie for entry into the prestigious and lucrative episodic club.

How do you land a staff-writing job? Secure that coveted episode to direct? How do you create and sell your own show?

And, when you get the job, what is expected of you? How do you negotiate the politics of a multi-million dollar, twenty-two episode series? With each episode shot on a punishing eight-day schedule? With countless executives from the network, studio, and production company looking over your shoulder and watching the clock?

If you want to get your shot in the episodic business—and succeed when you get that shot—you need to know what the experts know. Anatomy of a Television Show™ is the only class created and taught by experts; highly-regarded, working professionals who can give you the tools you need to both get the job and to succeed at it.

In Anatomy of a Television Show™ you will learn:

• A breakdown of every network and cable outlet -- their personalities, profiles and mandates --invaluable information for targeting and positioning yourself to land a job as a SERIES WRITER, DIRECTOR and/or CREATOR.
• What writing samples do you need to compete successfully for a staff-writing job; how to assess the ideal writing samples.
• The strategies to land a staff-writing job: who needs to know you, read you, like you, and approve you.
• How the writer’s room works, with a day-by-day breakdown of schedule and responsibilities.
• The steps involved in landing a directing job: who needs to know you, approve you, and how to prepare for the myriad of meetings you need to ace.
• The directing samples required to land a directing job.
• What exactly is required of an episodic director, from prep, through production and post.
• Insights and tips to identify and avoid common and not-so-common directorial mistakes.
• The different avenues you can take to sell your own show, and strategies for each approach.
• What’s expected of you when you do sell your show.
• What are the responsibilities of the showrunner and the tools needed to run a successful series.
• In addition, each participant will receive personal coaching and hands-on exercises to apply the knowledge gained in this class to your own unique situation.

Jan Eliasberg and Shawn Tolleson. See Bios page.

This class is currently on hiatus. Check back soon for new dates!

$295.

For more information call 310-880-0144 or email info@strategy-coaching.net.