8-Part Lab: Mapping out your TV Series Seasons, Episodes and Arcs

1 spot remains! Learn from a top TV executive who has worked with  Netflix, Amazon, Starz, ABC, CBS, Sony, Nickelodeon and more!

Receive  personalized one-on-one consultations and expert strategies to map your TV series seasons and episodes!

With TV audiences craving binge-worthy, long-running series, producers and executives want shows that have staying power — stories that stay engaging across multiple episodes and seasons. If you’re writing a pilot, it’s not enough to have a great first episode; you need a clear vision of where your show is going and how your characters’ journeys will evolve. Mapping out your series’ seasons, arcs, and episodes is both the most exciting and challenging part of the process. It’s about imagining your show fully realized, crafting season arcs and episode ideas that bring it to life. This lab will guide you through that essential step — creating the long-term story blueprint that today’s buyers are looking for.

Many writers struggle with imagining the long-term trajectory of their show. It’s difficult to craft season arcs that are both fresh and cohesive, while also making each episode compelling on its own. Without a clear roadmap, shows can feel disjointed or lose momentum. Plus, explaining your vision clearly in pitch bibles or in meetings can be intimidating without proven strategies. This exclusive Stage 32 lab breaks down these obstacles and provides practical tools to overcome them!

Your educator Anna Henry has over 15 years as a producer and development executive, having worked with Netflix, Amazon, Starz, Nickelodeon, and more. She’s helped develop hit shows like THE CHI, THIS IS US, VIDA, and FEAR THE WALKING DEAD. Anna’s expertise lies in guiding writers to craft scripts and storylines that captivate decision-makers and translate seamlessly to the screen. Her hands-on experience across hundreds of pitch bibles and series development makes her the perfect guide for your TV journey.

Over this interactive 8-part lab, Anna will walk you through developing your series — from the overall story engine and character arcs to episode breakdowns and long-term season planning. You’ll gain tools to build serialized, episodic, limited, or mini-series that stand out. Plus, personalized one-on-one consultations will help tailor the process to your unique project. You’ll walk away confident and prepared to pitch your show with a compelling, clear vision.

PLUS! You will receive the following handouts to help you:

• Series Development Checklist

• Character Arc Mapping Guide

• Episode Breakdown Templates

• Pitch Bible Structure Guide

• Season Arc Planner

About the Screenwriting Lab Format:

This interactive Stage 32 lab is held on Zoom and goes substantially more in depth than a Stage 32 webinar. Best of all? As soon as you sign up you will be linked on email with Anna and given a questionnaire to fill out and send back to her. You will have access to Anna for the duration of your lab by email to ask her any questions you have about your craft or career - it’s like having a mentor on demand! And, if you can't make a live session, don't worry!

All lab recordings will be available 48 hours after each session and you will be able to view them in your Library on your Stage 32 profile.

Finally, you can expand your network with like-minded creatives - you'll have a dedicated lounge for interactive support and discussions with your fellow classmates!

Praise for Anna:

This was my first Stage 32 webinar, and it exceeded my expectations, both in terms of quality (and quantity) of information and overall value. Anna was personable, knowledgeable, and organized. The slide deck was helpful, and her overall presentation hit all the key topics. Anna and Stage32 delivered the goods.
- John R.

What a thoughtful, thorough and inspiring webinar. It's clear that Anna Henry put an enormous amount of work into this presentation. Not only was the content there, but the structure was also superb. I feel educated and inspired to go back to my own work and do better than what I thought was my best. What could possibly be better than that! Thank you Anna for your genius and your generosity.
- Crispin L.

"Comprehensive, insightful. Combined a lot of material I had heard snippets of on character, world dev, etc. but artfully stitched together in one presentation."
-James F.

"It was amazing, enlightening - completely. I learned soooo much - especially as a feature writer who's been asked to turn a feature script into a pilot!! Thank you soooooo much."
-Kristin G.