One thing I stress in all my classes is how important networking is. Almost every job I’ve ever gotten has been from somebody who already knew me, or from somebody who heard about me from somebody who knew me. But even though I’ve gotten a bunch of those jobs, networking was not something I ever focussed on. So, I figured, now that I know a bunch of aspiring writers (many of whom I am sure are like me and live much more fully inside their heads than outside), why not give them a push and introduce them to each other?

So this past Friday we had a little get-together at the Bigfoot Lodge in Atwater Village, and it was a delight! At least to me. We talked about zoos, birds, Vanderpump Rules, The Valley, Vampire Dip, softball leagues, and everything in between (and outside). Here are some photos:

“We are having fun.”

“We are also having fun, too.”

“We are having weird lighting, and were first ones here.”

Honestly, it was so much fun I may decide to do it again. Keep an eye out, AND let me know if you wanna be on the list.

I still have three spots available in this class, and if you’ve waited this long, you’re in luck. Starting at Midnight tonight (4/9/24) EST, the class will be 25% off, for 48 hours until midnight Thursday (or until those spots are gone). So where I was charging $325, the class is now only $243.75- an incredible deal.

Here is a description of the class:

OUTLINE YOUR SITCOM PILOT- write an outline for a TV sitcom pilot in 5 weeks.

In this class students will write a detailed outline for a sitcom pilot script based on their own original idea. All aspects of the process will be covered: inventing a world, developing the characters, breaking the original story, rewriting based on feedback, pitching a pilot episode idea, and creating an outline for the pilot. The class will be run as closely to a real writers' room as possible, with feedback from all students encouraged, as this is part of the actual sitcom writing process. Students will walk away with a full outline.

This is the last step before actually writing the full script for the pilot (or as I like to call it, “the easy part”) (it’s not).

Students will be expected to participate extensively in class discussions. This class will be conducted remotely; internet access required.

In addition to 4 group meetings, the class also includes a half-hour one-on-one session with the instructor at the conclusion of 4 weeks to go over the entire outline, so the student can tackle the daunting but definitely achievable task of writing the script.

Details: CLASS MEETS ON ZOOM

TIME:Sundays- 12-3 PM PST

DATES:

Sundays April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12 (THIS SUNDAY!!)

I will add a button here to sign up, beginning at Midnight EST tonight (4.9.24). Don’t miss out.