Stage 32 8 Part Screenwriting Lab: Write Your Drama TV Pilot in 8 Weeks - From Concept to Completed Script (March 2026)

Work directly one-on-one with a top TV executive and get the expert guidance, insider insight, and accountability you need to finish your pilot and make it market-ready!

Limited to 15 writers – ONLY 3 spots remain!

This is our most sought-after lab and spots fill fast!

Payment plans available at checkout or email edu@stage32.com for more info! 

Drama television has never been hotter than it is in 2026. Shows like HEATED RIVALRY and THE PITT prove that audiences are craving bold, character-driven storytelling with emotional depth and high stakes. Streamers and networks are actively searching for the next breakout drama with a distinct voice and a powerful hook. The marketplace is hungry, but only for writers who can deliver a compelling, professional-level pilot that proves they understand both craft and concept. If you want to compete in today’s television landscape, you need material that cuts through the noise.

The opportunity are real, but so are the obstacles. Many writers struggle to balance concept with execution. They may have a strong idea but lack a sustainable story engine. Others create compelling characters but miss the structural precision required for a gripping pilot. Some drafts feel flat because the stakes aren’t clear, the pacing drags, or the world isn’t fully realized. Without a polished sample that showcases structure, voice, and confidence on the page, it’s nearly impossible to get noticed. In today’s competitive environment, your pilot is your calling card, your launchpad, and your proof that you’re ready for the room.

You’ll be guided by Anna Henry, a seasoned producer and development executive who has set up projects at AMC, Amazon Prime, Starz, HBO, Sony, Fox, eOne, ITV America, and OddLot Entertainment. She has worked at CBS, ABC, Nickelodeon, and multiple production companies, and has helped writers package and elevate their projects at Andrea Simon Entertainment. Anna also teaches for Netflix and Stage 32’s Creating Content for a Global Marketplace Program and is one of Stage 32’s most sought-after educators. She understands both the creative and marketplace sides of television and knows what executives are looking for right now.

In this exclusive 8-part Stage 32 screenwriting lab, Anna will work with you in a hands-on, supportive environment to develop your concept, build unforgettable characters, construct a strong story engine, outline your pilot, and complete a polished script. You will walk away with a finished, production-ready drama TV pilot, a clear and repeatable writing process you can apply to future projects, sharper instincts for structure and character, and the confidence to get your work read by executives and writers’ rooms ready to bring it to life.

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 her for the duration of your class 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 class 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.