MasterClass.Shonda.Rhimes.Teaches.Writing.for.Television

In 6+ hours of video lessons, Shonda teaches you her playbook for writing and creating hit television.

When Shonda Rhimes pitched Grey’s Anatomy she got so nervous she had to start over. Twice. Since then, she has created and produced TV’s biggest hits. In her class, Shonda teaches you how to create compelling characters, write a pilot, pitch your idea, and stand out in the writers’ room. You’ll also get original pilot scripts, pitch notes, and series bibles from her shows.


01 Introduction

02 Teach Yourself TV Writing

03 Finding an Idea

04 Developing the Concept

05 Researching Your Story

06 Creating Memorable Characters: Part 1

07 Creating Memorable Characters: Part 2

08 Pitching Your Show

09 Writing a Script: Structure

10 Writing a Script: Process

11 Writing a Script: Effective Habits

12 Writing a Script: The Pilot

13 Writing Authentic Dialogue

14 Case Study: Grey's Anatomy Pilot - Part 1

15 Case Study: Grey's Anatomy Pilot - Part 2

16 Case Study: Scandal Pilot - Act One

17 Case Study: Scandal Pilot - Act Two

18 Case Study: Scandal Pilot - Act Three

19 Case Study: Scandal Pilot - Act Four

20 Case Study: Scandal Pilot - Act Five

21 Editing Your Script

22 Beyond the Pilot: Writing a Series

23 Scandal Case Study: "It's Handled"

24 Breaking into the Industry

25 Working in a Writers’ Room

26 Working in TV Production

27 Showrunning

28 Life of a Writer

29 Shonda's Journey

30 Conclusion