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Writing and Developing a TV Series

Have a great idea for a continuing or limited series for cable, network, or the web? Now is the time to write it. Not since television began have there been so many possibilities for new voices, nor so much competition to be heard. That’s why it’s more crucial than ever that your idea be fully developed and professionally presented. Learn all you need to do this, including the all-important presentation document—sometimes called the show’s “bible”—which includes an introduction, premise, characters, and outlines of the first episode and the season, along with breakdowns for future episodes. 

You might also consider taking TV and Film Producing, a single course that fulfills the requirements for the Certificate in TV and Film Producing (Accelerated).
This course may be used to fulfill the requirements of the Certificate in Writing and Producing for Film and Television. It may be taken to pursue the certificate, or as a standalone course. Questions? Contact us at The Center for Publishing and Applied Liberal Arts: Email sps.pala.ce@nyu.edu or call 212-998-7289.

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You'll Walk Away with

  • An introduction, premise, characters sketches, and episode outlines for a TV series
  • The outline and start of the script for the series’ first episode

Ideal for

  • Writers of all levels
  • Students with a love for television and an interest in the business
  • Have you considered our Certificate Programs?
  • Certificate in Writing and Producing for Film & Television
  • Certificate in TV and Film Producing (Accelerated)

1 section

  • Spring 2025

    • Section

      001
    • Semester

      Spring 2025
    • Date

      Mar 6 - May 8
    • Day

      Thursday
    • Time

      6:15PM-8:35PM
      • Online
    • Format

      Online
      • Online
    • Sessions

      10
    • Faculty

      Degasperi, Mark
    • Location

      Instructor Led