TV Series Writing process

The TV Series Development Process and TV Series Bible in critical to any new TV Series.  The Story Development Stage for the TV Series will including the main concept and conflicts of the TV show, as well as the tone, structure and pacing, and locations.  The Character Development Process of the TV Series will include a detailed backgrounds and family history for each of the main and secondary characters (up to 10 characters) and will emphasize the chemistry dynamics between the main characters and other cast members.   

Once the TV Series Development Process is completed the TV Bible will then be created based on these agreed upon choices between the client and the writer. 

The TV Series Bible (15-25 pages) includes the following:

• The title of the TV Series
• The Creator of the show and contact information
• The TV Series logline (up to two-three sentences)
• A one page Pitch of the TV Series (the main storyline with introduction to the main characters)
• A description of each of the main and supporting characters  (up to 10 characters)
• A summary of the First Pilot Episode (one hour on one page) 
• A summary of 5 additional one hour Episodes of the first season (one-two paragraphs each)
• A summary of SEASON TWO highlights as well as main character conflicts  (one page summary) 
• The TV Series main tone and settings (up to 10 locations) 
• The main Theme of the TV Series  (one paragraph summary)
• A brief description of the creator of the TV Series and their relevant background as well as how they came up with the idea for the show (one-two paragraphs) 

During the TV Series Development Process, the client and the Screenwriter will conduct 10-15 weekly one hour phone conference calls at a set time daily Monday - Friday during EST.  During these one hour phone conference calls, the client and screenwriter will discuss and select the final choices for the TV series which be included in the TV Series BIBLE.  These story choices also includes a detailed character analysis for each character, including their full backgrounds, their main goals and conflicts, and intended on-screen chemistry when dealing with the other main and secondary characters.  

The TV Series First Pilot Episode is approximately 60 pages long (for a one hour TV show) and will be written by the screenwriter in Final Draft Screenwriting Software.  The First Pilot Episode can only be written once the entire TV Series Development Process and TV Series Bible is completed.  NOTE: No new TV Series projects will be considered that has not already gone through the entire TV Series Development Process which will also include the completed TV Series Bible. NOTE: The First Pilot Episode is already summarized in the TV Series Bible and will highlight opening storyline of the show, as well as provide a complete introduction to the reoccurring weekly cast members of TV show. 

The first Pilot Episode will give the Producer a first hand look at the tone, settings, style and theme of the TV Series.  It will highlight them main conflicts of the TV Show, along with revealing the main and supporting characters of the TV show while revealing their personal 'conflicts' and chemistry.  The following five Episodes of the First Season of the TV Series will then be summarized in the TV Series Bible.