{"product_id":"2-part-class-how-to-write-develop-pitch-ya-young-adult-television","title":"2-Part Class: How to Write, Develop \u0026 Pitch YA (Young Adult) Television","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf01.stage32.com\/products\/nova\/uploads\/product_tinymce_69967ca9880e3.png\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 236, 227);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrivate, Interactive Zoom class with a top TV exec behind Gossip Girl, All American, and Riverdale, with 15 Primetime Emmys to her credit!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"426\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"426\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 236, 227);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalk away with \u003cem\u003edownloadable \u003c\/em\u003edevelopment resources, exclusive research tools, and a professional beat sheet \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eyou can immediately apply to your own project!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"488\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"488\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 236, 227);\"\u003e15 Spots Available - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(218, 62, 85);\"\u003e1 Spot Remains!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"573\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"573\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 236, 227);\"\u003eFlexible payment plans are available at checkout! 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In this exclusive Stage 32 class, you will learn how to navigate the YA marketplace, define your target audience, develop a market-aware concept, craft a compelling pilot with authentic characters and dialogue, and build a confident, professional pitch using powerful development resources, research tools, and a sample beat sheet you can immediately apply to your project.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003eMany creatives are excited to break into YA but simply need the right strategy to do it with confidence. 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