How to Write a TV Show (TV Writing Course for Beginners)
Learn how to write for TV with this beginner-friendly course. Create characters, structure your pilot, and discover the secrets behind hit sitcoms and dramas.
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.
TV Writing Intro
Developing Your Concept
Writing Your TV Script
Character Development for TV Characters
Pitching Your TV Show
Rewriting your TV Script