{"product_id":"stage-32-8-part-screenwriting-lab-write-a-historical-fiction-tv-pilot-script-in-8-weeks-january-2026","title":"Stage 32 8-Part Screenwriting Lab: Write a Historical Fiction TV Pilot Script in 8 Weeks (January 2026)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf01.stage32.com\/products\/nova\/uploads\/product_tinymce_65dd1661df0ab.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(218, 62, 85);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 SPOT REMAINS!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 236, 227);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWork one-on-one with a top executive to take your historical pilot from concept to completed script\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 236, 227);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePayment plans available at checkout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: #afffaf; text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: #afffaf; text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eHistorical shows are more popular than ever. \u003cem data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"122\"\u003eDeath by Lightning\u003c\/em\u003e debuted on Netflix as the #1 show globally and ranked in the top 10 most binged in the U.S., while \u003cem data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"238\"\u003eThe Gilded Age\u003c\/em\u003e remains one of HBO’s most successful series, drawing 5 million U.S. viewers for its season 3 finale. There’s never been a better time to write your own historical television pilot, and this exclusive Stage 32 lab will help you do just that!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOver eight interactive virtual Zoom sessions, you’ll study how to write a historical television pilot under the guidance of accomplished producer and Netflix educator, Anna Henry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Throughout the class, you’ll study successful period shows depicting both real and fictional characters in historical settings, and cover crucial writing topics, such as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: #ffffff;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eHow to find the right story engine for your show\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: #ffffff;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eDifferent approaches to historical subjects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: #ffffff;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eHow to use source materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: #ffffff;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eHow to generate current appeal with yesterday’s stories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: #ffffff;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eAdding, altering, and conflating real people\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: #ffffff;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eWorld-building\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: #ffffff;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eBudget and production considerations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: #ffffff;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eStriving for authenticity over accuracy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: #ffffff;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eChallenges of writing exposition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: #ffffff;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eAvoiding anachronisms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: #ffffff;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eCommon pilot problems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli style=\"color: #ffffff;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eAnd so much more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eBest of all, you’ll have time scheduled throughout the course to work one-on-one with Anna and ensure that your pilot has everything it needs and you walk away with an industry-vetted script to add to your portfolio. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eAnna is a producer and development executive who has set up projects at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eAMC, Amazon Prime, Starz, HBO, Sony, Fox, EOne, ITV America, and OddLot Entertainment, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eamong others. She’s worked at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eCBS, ABC, Nickelodeon,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e and multiple production companies, as well as in management at Andrea Simon Entertainment where she worked with writers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #dedede;\"\u003eAnna is also an instructor for Netflix \u0026amp; Stage 32 Creating Content for a Global Marketplace Program.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eDon’t miss out on this incredible chance to develop your pilot with an industry veteran and leave with a fantastic historical pilot script.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis interactive Stage 32 lab is held on Zoom and goes substantially more in depth than a Stage 32 webinar. Best of all? 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