Stage 32 Screenwriting Lab: Write a Drama TV Pilot in 8 Weeks from Concept to Script

Private lab - only 10 spots available to work one-on-one with a top literary manager!

Payment plans available - contact edu@stage32.com for details

Dream of creating a hit one-hour drama like SUCCESSION or OZARK? Unsure how to start or craft a compelling pilot script? If you're aiming to join a writers' room or pitch your own series, your first step is writing a standout pilot script, especially with drama's soaring popularity in TV and streaming.

Join our 8-week Stage 32 virtual screenwriting lab to transform your idea into a polished first draft. Led by David Chien, a top literary manager at Art/Work Entertainment, who has experience with clients on shows like THE WITCHER and EMPIRE, you'll receive expert guidance and industry insights to get your show idea from concept to completed script. This interactive lab includes virtual classroom sessions and one-on-one mentorship, ensuring your script is industry-ready for agents, showrunners, and producers.

Best part of all? In addition to Zoom sessions, you also have access to David on email throughout the entire duration of the lab to ask any craft or career questions! And, you'll have a lounge dedicated to your class so you can stay in touch with your fellow writers in between sessions! 

This is your chance to work one on one with a top manager!

Ready to commit to writing your drama series pilot? This lab is your gateway!

***Can't make it live? Don't worry! you will be sent the links to the recordings of each session within 48 hours of the live session and you will have direct access to David on email to ask him any questions so you can keep up at your own pace and schedule.***

Praise for David's Previous Stage 32 Teaching:

"David's ability to convey and break down a story into digestible elements, and argue why certain changes need to be logically made (and utilizing rational reasoning behind his criticism) was very profound and useful."  - Danny Y.

"David is definitely some kind of genius at what he does. He is able to get to the plot holes and potential problematic issues of a script within seconds. All while he’s able to come up with suggestions and ideas about the how and why things aren’t working and at he same time making observations about the how, what and why might work instead. I’ve never seen anyone able to do this as quickly, or as well as, David can. It’s really quite extraordinary!" -- Sarah T.

"I really enjoyed David's class. He was not another "industry professional" who just liked everything he heard and told everyone they were great. He really put us through our paces; made us ask ourselves tough questions. At the end of the course, I've got a solid outline for a unique story and a great starting place for the actual script writing- which is exactly what I hoped for." -- Christopher G.