2 spots remain! Get one-on-one mentoring from Charlie Osowik, a top Hollywood literary manager, as you write your one-hour television pilot specifically for a major streaming platform!

Disney+, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Max, Apple TV, Paramount+...

Do you want to write for them?

Their audiences want amazing new shows every day. But the bar is set high. That's where Stage 32 comes in.

Whether you want to sell a show or be staffed on a series, the first step is writing a great one-hour pilot script.

In this exclusive Stage 32 10-part screenwriting lab, you’ll work one-on-one with top Hollywood manager Charlie Osowik to craft your pilot script over 10 interactive sessions.

Professional screenwriters work with managers like Charlie to develop their ideas, pitch concepts, and get feedback on drafts. This relationship ultimately leads to a stronger script that executives are more likely to get excited about, and that is the exact process you’ll be going through in this lab. At the end of 10 intensive weeks, you’ll have a completed script, vetted and developed by an industry professional.

Charlie is a literary manager who built a successful international sales career at FilmNation, Sierra/Affinity, Voltage, and MGM, so he knows what buyers are looking for. Since establishing his own company, he’s had numerous writers staffed (like on the HBO Max series DOOM PATROL and DEAD BOY DETECTIVES) and helped them develop and sell original material (DUST).

In addition to your five one-on-one meetings with Charlie, you will also have access to him via email for the entire duration of the class, and you'll be connected with the other writers in the lab through a private Stage 32 Lounge.

With limited spots available for this lab, you’re guaranteed specialized attention for your script and the time to build relationships with your fellow writers. But don’t wait too long to sign up.

***Spots to work one-on-one with Charlie are limited and once they are gone, they are gone for good.***

Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to work with an industry pro and write your pilot script for a major streamer now!

This interactive Stage 32 lab is held on Zoom and goes substantially more in depth than a Stage 32 webinar. Best of all? As soon as you sign up you will be linked on email with your Stage 32 Educator and given a questionnaire to fill out and send back to them. You will have access to your Educator for the duration of your class by email to ask them any questions you have about your craft or career - it’s like having a mentor on demand! And, if you can't make a live session, don't worry! All class recordings will be available 48 hours after each session and you will be able to view them in your Library on your Stage 32 profile. Finally, you can expand your network with like-minded creatives - you'll have a dedicated lounge for interactive support and discussions with your fellow classmates!

Praise For Charlie's Previous Stage 32 Teaching:

"Charlie is amazing! I learned so much from working with him and feel like my script is in a good spot to shop around. Thank you!" -- Morgan H.

"Charlie is such an inspiration. The way he teaches is really helpful because it is interactive, so you're always learning something valuable." -- Krista M.

"I've taken a handful of courses with Stage 32 and this has been my favorite one. There's no way I would have finished my script with this much attention to detail without Charlie's help." -- Christopher U.

Session 1: Introduction, TV Series Essentials

This week involves an overview of the syllabus, defining your objectives, and delving into key elements essential for crafting a compelling pilot. Topics include:

• Story Engine
• Narrative Framework
• World Building
• How to research your world
• Explaining how your world can be a “character”
• Likable vs. Relatable Characters
• Internal / External Stakes and Goals
• How to utilize POV effectively
• How to best approach fact-based premises
• How to create effective antagonists
• Themes
• How to explore the larger ideas of your premise
• Ensembles vs. Star Vehicles – what’s the difference? 
• Finding your "template show"
• Q&A with Charlie

Assignments:

• Compose a concise half-page overview of your pilot concept.
• Find a template for your pilot.
• Write a detailed character description for your regular cast.

Session 2: Pilot Concept Consultations (Writers will meet virtually one-on-one with Charlie)

This week will consist of one-on-one consultations regarding the concept you plan on writing for the course. Each writer will send in their pilot concept or a list of concepts that they are open to developing for the course and will receive guidance on which would be best to develop.

Session 3: Pilot Blueprint and Narrative Mapping

This week we will delve into the intricacies of outlines. We will cover:

• Pilot Structure
• Setting up your Plot and Subplots
• How to craft effective B and C stories
• Relevance of using act breaks in your sample
• Episodic vs. Serialized Pilots
• How to nail your pacing
  • Why pacing matters in your pilot
  • Pacing for the season
• Heightening stakes (internal and external)
• Mystery/Suspense/Anticipation
• How to incorporate act breaks and why it’s important
• How to write with budget and production considerations in mind
• Q&A with Charlie

Assignment: create a beat outline for your pilot.

Session 4: Pilot Outline Consultations (Writers will meet virtually one-on-one with Charlie)

This week will consist of one-on-one consultations regarding the pilot structure. Each writer will send in their pilot outline in advance and will have a remote consultation to discuss what works and what doesn’t.

Assignment: address any notes given on the outline before proceeding.

Session 5: Acts One and Two

This week entails dissecting the crucial story beats within Acts 1 and 2. 

• How to establish the rules of your series
• How to craft an effective teaser
• How and when to employ larger themes in your script
• How to apply flashbacks effectively
• It’s all about world-building
• Introducing your characters
• Setting the narrative tone
• Creating a launch point for your pilot
• Elements of a stronger teaser
• Creating high stakes and tension
• Q&A with Charlie

Assignment: complete Acts 1 & 2 of your pilot.

Session 6: Writing Effective Scenes

We will discuss how to succinctly craft your scenes when space is limited in a pilot. 

• Scene structure
• Heightening tension
• How to avoid "dead" scenes
• How to apply exposition effectively
• The relevance of “show, don’t tell”
• Exploring the difference between exposition and story
• Example scene results
• How to enter and leave scenes
• Scene transitions
• How to weave subtext into your dialogue
• Q&A with Charlie

Assignment: Continue writing your pilot.

Session 7: Pilot Acts One and Two Consultations (Writers will meet virtually one-on-one with Charlie)

This week will consist of one-on-one consultations regarding the first half of your pilot. Each writer will send in their draft in advance and will have a phone consultation to discuss what works and what doesn’t.

Assignment: address any notes given.

Session 8: Culmination – How to Nail Acts Three, Four, and Five

This week delves into vital story beats in acts 3 – 4 or 5 of a drama pilot. Topics that will be covered:

• Building subplots
• Increasing layers and complexity 
• Exploring the purpose of each act from a dramatic perspective
• Making sure every character has a place in the puzzle and begins an arc
• Writing dense scenes that move the story forward as well as reveal character
• How to create a series launch point at the end of your pilot
• How to create side characters that matter
• Exploring the difference between pilot dilemma and series dilemma
• Common pilot writing mistakes
• Relevance of a ‘tag’ at the end of your script
• How to employ complexity and layering
• Q&A with Charlie

Assignment: complete the first draft of the entire pilot.

Session 9: Pilot Acts Three, Four, and Five Consultations (Writers will meet virtually one-on-one with Charlie)

This week will consist of one-on-one consultations on acts three, four, and five of your pilot. Each writer will send in their draft in advance and will have a phone consultation to go over notes.

Assignment: address notes and submit the completed first draft of your pilot script.

Session 10 – Finished Pilot Consultations (Writers will meet virtually one-on-one with Charlie)

This week will consist of one-on-one consultations on your first draft. Each writer will send in their first draft in advance and will have a phone consultation to go over notes.

What To Expect

PLEASE NOTE: This exclusive Stage 32 lab will be booked on a first-come, first-served basis. The opportunity to work this closely and for this long with an executive and an expert in the field is an incredibly unique and valuable opportunity. If you are interested, please book quickly. Once the spots are gone, they’re gone for good.

• This lab is designed for beginner, intermediate, or advanced writers interested in writing a one-hour television pilot for a major streaming service.
• **Charlie will be available on email during the 10 sessions to answer any questions you have about your craft or career.**
• By the end of this 10-week lab, you will have a completed pilot script that has been vetted by an industry executive.
• This is an in-depth, practical, and detailed lab with one-on-one time with the instructor and significantly more content than a standard 90-minute webinar.
• You will be held accountable to take the lessons from each week and move your work forward.
• Plus, to stay motivated and inspired, you will have access to a private, dedicated Stage 32 Lounge where you can communicate with your fellow classmates throughout the length of the lab.

All levels of screenwriters (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to write their one-hour television pilot for a major streaming service.

All levels of screenwriters (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to add a marketable TV drama pilot script to their portfolio.

All levels of screenwriters (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to learn the craft of TV pilot writing from an experienced literary manager who has sold projects in the marketplace.

Producers who want to better understand the one-hour television drama genre and what represents a marketable one-hour television drama script.

Actors who want to take control of their careers by writing a one-hour television drama TV pilot script.

Praise For Charlie's Previous Stage 32 Teaching:

"Charlie is amazing! I learned so much from working with him and feel like my script is in a good spot to shop around. Thank you!" -- Morgan H.

"Charlie is such an inspiration. The way he teaches is really helpful because it is interactive, so you're always learning something valuable." -- Krista M.

"I've taken a handful of courses with Stage 32 and this has been my favorite one. There's no way I would have finished my script with this much attention to detail without Charlie's help." -- Christopher U.