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Is this How to Write a Script for Netflix?
Does Netflix want writers to dumb down their scripts? What should you really be concerned about if you want to write for the streamer?

Kristina Jilly
6 days ago3 min read


TV Show Development: 6 Ways to Build a Hook into Your TV Series or Web Series Concept
You need a hook at the heart of your series concept to make it undeniable. Here are 6 ways you can create one.

Kristina Jilly
Feb 287 min read


Could You Write a Micro Drama?
Could you write a micro drama?

Kristina Jilly
Nov 25, 20252 min read


Creating Hooks for a Series Concept in TV Writing
Power multiple episodes and seasons with a well-planned concept.

Kristina Jilly
Oct 31, 20254 min read


How to Write a Series for TV or Social Media
Discover how to write a TV series or micro drama with expert tips on planning, developing and writing character arcs, storylines and scripts.

Kristina Jilly
Oct 9, 20254 min read


So You Want to Get into TV Writing: Here's What I Know
How to get your script on the screen: a personal account of getting into TV writing and the state of the industry today.

Kristina Jilly
Sep 30, 20258 min read


Your Friends & Neighbors: Do we Need Another TV Series About the Rich?
Do we need another show about rich, white people?

Kristina Jilly
Jun 16, 20254 min read


Why International Productions Film in Hungary
Hungary has become the second largest filming hub in Europe after London. Why?

Kristina Jilly
May 10, 20253 min read


Autopsy of WEDNESDAY Pilot Episode: How to Set up a Story Concept in 8 Minutes.
We've performed a structural autopsy on the first eight minutes of WEDNESDAY S01 E01 to reveal the secrets behind addictive storytelling.

Kristina Jilly
Apr 28, 20255 min read


Micro Drama: Storytelling in Bite-Sized Form
In a world where attention spans are shrinking and content is consumed at lightning speed, vertical drama (sometimes known as micro dramas) have emerged as a popular form of storytelling. These ultra-short narratives try to pack the emotional depth of a full-length screenplay into just a few minutes, making them a perfect form of escapism for digital audiences in a hurry. But not only can these dramas be consumed quickly, they can also be made quickly and at an affordable cos

Kristina Jilly
Mar 25, 20254 min read


David Lynch’s Twin Peaks 35 years later: A Writer's Perspective
Rewatching David Lynch’s Twin Peaks 35 years later from a writer's perspective.

Kristina Jilly
Jan 31, 20255 min read


What to Watch December 2024
Want to disconnect from reality in December? Here's what to watch over the holiday season.

Kristina Jilly
Dec 2, 20244 min read


15 TV Series Set In Small Towns: The Strange & The Spooky
What is it about a small town that attracts viewers like a magnet? For me, the love affair with small town drama began thirty odd years ago with Twin Peaks . Who could forget the cherry pie-obsessed FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper investigating Laura Palmer's murder (a girl with a lot of secrets), or the simply bizarre dancing dwarf in the Red Room? Thanks to iconic shows like this, audiences have certain expectations about series set in small towns. Namely, that they should

Kristina Jilly
Oct 7, 20247 min read


Bodkin: A Small Town Big Drama Netflix TV Series
Waiting for part 2 of season 3 to drop or looking for an antidote to Bridgerton fever? Try Bodkin.

Kristina Jilly
Jun 9, 20241 min read


The Power of Silence in Scene Writing: Tony Soprano Goes to Therapy.
Watch the scene that introduced the world to Tony Soprano and note the use of silences and subtext!

Kristina Jilly
May 9, 20242 min read


The Truth Behind Baby Reindeer: A Writer's Journey into Authentic Vulnerability
Baby Reindeer from a writer's perspective: what is it about this story that has hit the mark with audiences?

Kristina Jilly
Apr 22, 20243 min read


5 TV Scenes That Reveal Character & Motivation Through Subtext.
5 TV scenes that illustrate how to reveal character and motivation in interesting and unique ways.

Kristina Jilly
Mar 29, 20244 min read


Female Anti-heroes: Riding the Wave of Rage.
5 examples of female anti-heroes and how they're representing more complex female characters on screen.

Kristina Jilly
Mar 29, 20245 min read


Succession Wins Big at Golden Globes Proving Audiences Love Unlikeable Characters.
The TV drama I hated at first but grew to love has won the award for best TV drama series at the Golden Globes. Usually I'm a sucker for...

Kristina Jilly
Jan 8, 20242 min read


Better Call Saul: Story, Character & Relationship Goals
When Mad Men finished back in 2015, fellow devotees and I threw a themed cocktail party. But how to give Better Call Saul a proper send...

Kristina Jilly
Aug 26, 20223 min read
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