How to Break Into TV Writing: Get Repped, Get Staffed, Get Sold

Learn From A Top Literary Manager Whose Clients Work With Netflix, FX, CBS, NBC And More And Receive Exclusive Handouts + THE STRANGER THINGS Pitch Deck

PLEASE NOTE: Although this exclusive Stage 32 class is no longer live and the teacher is not available on email, we highly encourage you to do any assignments to get the most out of the educational experience.

The television screenwriting landscape is one with many opportunities, but also many questions. Can I use a pilot to get staffed? Can I sell an original pilot if I haven’t sold one before? If I sell my show, can I be the showrunner? How do I get in front of the streamers or networks? Do I need a manager or agent to make that happen?

Having clarity to these questions and understanding the landscape can make the difference between a clear path to success and unintentionally blocking yourself from moving forward.

We’re here to demystify the entire process to assure that you’re putting yourself in the best position to break in and stay in.

Spencer Robinson is a manager at the leading management firm, Art/Work Entertainment. For over 20 years, Spencer has been staffing his clients and selling shows all over the globe. Spencer and his clients have worked directly with Amazon, Netflix, HBO-MAX, The CW, Cinemax, CBS, NBC, ABC, Starz, Nickelodeon, Epix and TBS to name just some. Further, Spencer has been an instructor for Stage 32 for over a decade and is one of our most popular teachers.

In this 3-session on-demand class, Spencer will go in-depth on the steps you should be taking to find work as a writer in TV. Whether you're interested in selling your own TV show or film, or if you want to join a writers' room, there are specific steps you need to be taking aside from simply writing well, and Spencer will break it all down for you.  

Spencer will provide you with the proper approach when it comes to talking with reps, managers, agents, attorneys, showrunners and execs. What’s more, he’ll share his powerful pitching knowledge for writers looking to sell their show idea or screenplay. You’ll leave this three week class understanding what it takes to write on assignment, what kinds of written tools you should have prepared prior to meetings, and the general etiquette you should come to the table with so you can land a job as a writer in the industry.  

Plus! Spencer will provide exclusive and helpful downloads and resources you can use when working on your own projects including:

• The real STRANGER THINGS pitch deck
• The real ADVENTURE TIME pitch deck

Spencer put a massive amount of effort into this class and it shows! This class has a 100% satisfaction rating.

Praise for Spencer:

"I had a great time learning and progressing my knowledge of the craft of writing and working directly with a mentor who is a professional in the industry. Spencer was fantastic to be taught by! Thank you!"

- Natalie A.

"Spencer tells it like it is - he doesn't beat around the bush. He gave me practical, solid, actionable advice. It opened my eyes and I can see how it can help me shorten my path to break in." 

- Wally M. 

"Spencer was amazing!"

- Summer K.

"Spencer's teaching style is the best! His patience and easygoing approach is ideal and unique to him. Kudos to Stage 32 and to Spencer!"

- Armando O.