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A retro TV stands against a wall. This is where students can learn how to write TV series in a live, online course.

PILOT READY:
Write your First
TV Series or
Micro Drama

Here's what you'll get:

🎯 A clear process to develop your concept into a strong pilot.
📚 Weekly lessons on episode structure, characters, and scenes that work.
✏️ A professional TV writer mentoring you & giving feedback on your work as you write.
🎬 A complete pilot script–and the confidence to keep writing.​

 

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In this live online course–with personalized mentoring–you'll discover how professionals develop and craft stories for the screen. 

Ever watched a show and thought, "I could write something like that"?

Now's your chance to prove it.

“Pilot Ready” is a hands-on, practical 6-week live course with personal consultation and feedback. The course will walk you through every step of writing the first episode of a TV pilot or Micro Drama series—from concept to completed script.

This is not a YouTube tutorial or passive webinar. You’ll be with a very small group of other enthusiastic participants, learning directly from an experienced TV writer, with real feedback every week.​​

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With the guidance of a supportive, industry professional, you'll:

  • Create a core story concept

  • ​Find the right tone & genre

  • Build your story world

  • Create the characters

  • Devise and plan storylines  

  • Structure scenes & acts

  • Write action & dialogue

Course details: 

⏰ 4 x 90 minute sessions of live classes over 6 weeks (with a 2 week break for writing).

📒 Feedback on your concept plus 1 x personal consultation on your script.

🛠 Learn how to grab audience attention (& keep it!).

💡 Brainstorm & generate ideas.

🧩 Workshop concepts in a small group.

🖌 Learn how to format a screenplay.

​📽 Work on projects between classes.

💁‍♀️ Learn how to pitch your concept.

🧑‍💻 Write the first draft of your pilot episode. 
 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kristing has over ten years of experience working with European and U.K. production companies.

 

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She developed and wrote TV drama series for HBO Europe and worked on several shows for RTL Television such as ALTAR GIRLS, AMONG FRIENDS and LOVE ME NOW where she held the position of story editor. 

 

With a BA from Melbourne University and a MA in Screenwriting from Royal Holloway, University of London, Kristina is represented by Dench Arnold in the U.K.

Study the fundamentals of screenwriting for TV and discover the secrets behind binge-worthy shows such as:

  • The White Lotus

  • Dead to Me

  • Bad Sisters

  • You

  • Wednesday

  • Ted Lasso

  • Better Call Saul

  • Lupin

 

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When:            

September 16th - October 21st 2025

Tuesdays 6 pm - 7:30 pm (CET Vienna Time) ONLINE

Cost:            

€395 / £345

Includes: 4 weeks of classes, feedback on story concepts, 2 weeks off for writing and one personal consultation on your script​.

Class is live. Seats are limited.

Start writing the show you want to see.

 

Register before September 10th to start your screenwriting journey today. 

 

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Course Mentor:
Kristina Jilly, who has extensive experience creating, developing & writing TV series for HBO Europe and RTL Television.

Transform your ideas into a first-draft TV pilot in two months.

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