Shonda Rhimes Teaches Writing for Television

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Learn the secrets of TV writing from the legendary Shonda Rhimes, creator of Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, and Bridgerton. This free MasterClass course will teach you how to develop compelling characters, write a pilot episode, pitch your ideas effectively, and navigate the competitive world of television writing. Get access to Shonda’s original pilot scripts, pitch notes, and series bibles from her most popular shows. This is your chance to learn from a master of television storytelling and take your writing career to the next level.

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Shonda Rhimes Teaches Writing for Television

  • A Message from the Professor
  • Introduction
    04:49
  • Teach Yourself TV Writing
    11:16
  • Finding an Idea
    14:15
  • Developing the Concept
    12:21
  • Researching Your Story
    16:15
  • Creating Memorable Characters Part 1
    18:07
  • Creating Memorable Characters Part 2
    16:34
  • Pitching Your Show
    17:33
  • Writing a Script – Structure
    08:29
  • Writing a Script – Process
    09:16
  • Writing a Script – Effective Habits
    11:52
  • Writing a Script – The Pilot
    12:21
  • Writing Authentic Dialogue
    08:47
  • Case Study Greys Anatomy Pilot Part 1
    12:55
  • Case Study Greys Anatomy Pilot Part 2
    14:29
  • Case Study The Scandal Pilot Act 1
    14:42
  • Case Study The Scandal Pilot Act 2
    10:03
  • Case Study The Scandal Pilot Act 3
    16:28
  • Case Study The Scandal Pilot Act 4
    16:44
  • Case Study The Scandal Pilot Act 5
    19:54
  • Editing Your Script
    19:02
  • Beyond the Pilot Writing a Series
    13:27
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    10:48
  • Breaking into the Industry
    13:06
  • Working in a Writers Room
    11:35
  • Working in TV Production
    11:34
  • Showrunning
    16:43
  • Life of a Writer
    08:07
  • Shonda’s Journey
    12:38
  • Conclusion
    01:32

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