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Pitch Festivals

I’ve received several emails asking my opinion on pitch festivals. I’ve never attended a pitch festival, nor has anyone I know. If you have and would like to share your experience, please email me or...

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The Story Behind Our Nickelodeon Pilot

Several readers have emailed me to ask how my husband and I sold our pilot, how we landed pitch meetings, etc. For those of you who are interested, my answers are posted below. How did you come up with...

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Tips on Pitching

My friend and fellow writer Melinda Loewenstein interviewed my husband and me for her Backstage Magazine article Getting Your Pilot Off the Ground. Check it out! Lots of great tips on pitching and...

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The Elements of a Pitch

YOUR PERSONAL CONNECTION TO THE IDEA Explain what inspired you to create the series. Is it based on a book? A personal experience? A family member? A trend? CONCEPT What is the logline (one-liner) of...

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Do You Have A Question About Pitching?

Later this week, I’ll be answering questions about the pitching process. If you have a question you’d like me to answer, email me or leave a comment on this post. Happy New Year Season of JUSTIFIED!...

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Can You Pitch The Same Show to CBS and HBO?

Yes and No. Every network has a BRAND and a TARGET AUDIENCE. If you create a show that fits the brand and attracts the target audience of multiple networks, you can pitch it to multiple networks....

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Questions About Pitching

Here are my answers to your questions about pitching: How long is a pitch supposed to be? I aim for 12 minutes. Practice your pitch aloud. If it feels long, cut it down. Am I supposed to stand when...

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(Ken Levine Explains) How To Write A GOOD TV Show

I’m a television writer. My job is not important. Doctors and Marines are important. My job is amazing; fulfilling; sometimes frustrating. I can’t imagine doing anything else. But my job is not...

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Advice on Pitching

Check out Ethan Banville’s blog post on the process of pitching.  And while you’re there, check out his other posts — honest insite from a Hollywood writer.Posted in Pitching

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