How to Write a TV Show

TV Writing Course for Beginners


Do you dream of writing the next binge-worthy Netflix series, hilarious sitcom, or gripping TV drama? Whether you’re brand new to screenwriting or you’ve dabbled before, this course is your step-by-step guide to writing a professional TV pilot script.

Taught by Jordan Imiola, a professional screenwriter with 25+ produced credits (and work with Disney, Fox, and Untitled Entertainment), this course makes TV writing simple, fun, and achievable. You’ll learn the exact tools and insider techniques that real TV writers use to create pilots, build characters, and sell shows.

📖 Inside this course, you’ll discover:

  • 📺 The structure of TV shows: how sitcoms, half-hour comedies, and one-hour dramas are built

  • 📝 How to outline, beat-sheet, and draft your TV pilot (step by step)

  • 💬 Writing dialogue that feels authentic, funny, or emotionally powerful

  • 🎭 How to create memorable, dynamic characters that hook audiences fast

  • 📑 TV script formatting so your pilot looks industry-ready from page one

  • 🚀 The key differences between writing for streaming platforms (Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max) vs. traditional networks (ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX)

  • 💡 Insider pitching tips: what managers, producers, and showrunners actually want to see in a new series

🎯 Who This Course Is For

  • Beginners who want to break into TV writing but don’t know where to start

  • Writers who have a TV show idea and want to finally get it onto the page

  • Screenwriters transitioning from movies to television

  • Anyone who’s ever said, “I think this could be a great TV show”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What Students Are Saying

  • “I had an idea for a sitcom but didn’t know where to start. After this course, I finished my pilot and now feel like a real TV writer!” — Emily R.

  • “Jordan makes TV writing easy to understand. The breakdown of sitcoms vs. dramas was especially helpful.” — Mark D.

  • “I loved all the examples from Friends, The Office, and Breaking Bad. Made the lessons fun and practical.” — Sonia K.

  • “This is the most beginner-friendly course I’ve found. If you want to write a TV pilot, take this.” — Tommy J.

📌 By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Write a polished first draft of your TV pilot

  • Confidently pitch your idea as a show worth producing

  • Use professional formatting and storytelling techniques TV execs expect

  • Take your first real step toward becoming a TV writer

👉 Enroll today and start writing the TV show only YOU can create.

Learn How To Write a TV Show

    1. TV Writing Intro

    1. Developing Your Concept

    1. Writing Your TV Script

    1. Character Development for TV Characters

    1. Pitching Your TV Show

    1. Rewriting your TV Script

About this course

  • $29.99
  • 11 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

Discover your potential, starting today