Embark on a comprehensive journey into the world of television writing with our premier online course. Designed and taught by UCLA instructors, the Recorded Lecture Series offers an in-depth exploration of the entire writing process, from the spark of an initial concept to the polish of the final rewrite. This series provides aspiring writers with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to thrive in the competitive television industry.
Our curriculum is structured around two core components to maximize your learning experience. Firstly, the Recorded Lecture Series delivers expertly crafted video lessons that you can access anytime, anywhere. These lectures break down every crucial aspect of television writing, allowing you to learn at your own pace and revisit complex topics as needed.
Secondly, the Live Q&A sessions offer an invaluable opportunity to connect directly with industry professionals. Every Monday night at 7pm Pacific Time, students can join a live Zoom session with one of our lecture series instructors. This interactive forum is designed for you to ask questions arising from the recorded lectures and gain real-time insights. Adding to this exceptional learning environment, we regularly host guest speakers who are leading figures in television. These industry veterans share their experiences, discuss the current landscape of television, and offer invaluable advice on navigating a writing career.
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Our past sessions and lectures have featured an extraordinary roster of talent, including: Maya Erskine, Anna Konkle, and Sam Svibleman (the creative minds behind Pen15), Steven Canals (creator of the groundbreaking series Pose), Amy Aniobi (writer and executive producer for Insecure and Silicon Valley), and prominent actors and producers such as Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis. The breadth of expertise extends to Keenen Ivory Wayans, acclaimed for his work on In Living Color and Scary Movie, alongside celebrated showrunners and writers like Chris Mundy (Ozark), Raphael Bob Waksberg (Bojack Horseman), Francesca Sloane (Atlanta, Fargo), and Meredith Stiehm (Homeland).
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The impressive list continues with Bridget Bredard (Transparent), Beau Willimon (House of Cards), Damon Lindeloff (Lost, The Leftovers), and Steven Conrad (Patriot), showcasing the depth and range of industry perspectives offered. We are proud to have welcomed Alon Aranya (Your Honor, Tehran), Amanda Green (Manifest), Justin Hillian (The Chi), and Kiley Donovan (Station 19), among many other distinguished guests. Directors like David Semel (The Man in the High Castle), and writers from iconic shows such as Bo Yeon Kim (Star Trek Discovery), Davita Scarlett (The Good Fight, Evil), and David Zuckerman (Family Guy, Wilfred) have also shared their wisdom.
Further enriching the learning experience, we have hosted Jas Water (This is Us), Taofik Kolade (Atlanta, Barry), John Strauss (Mozart in the Jungle), and Sue Chung (Gotham, Agent Carter). The participation of legendary showrunners like Howard Gordon (24, Homeland) and the Better Call Saul team – Peter Gould, Genny Hutchison, and Gordon Smith – underscores the high caliber of instruction. Scandal’s Mark Wilding and Jenna Bans, UnReal’s Sarah Gertrude Shapiro, Hannibal’s Chris Brancato, and Noga Landau (The Magicians) further exemplify the industry-leading expertise accessible through this Television Online writing course.
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Julia Fontana (Lucifer), Ellen Kreamer (Friends), Janet Tamaro (Rizzoli and Isles), and Laura McCreary (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) represent the diverse voices and successful careers of our guest speakers. The creators and writers behind Jane the Virgin, including Gaye Hirsch, Pamela Soper, Azie Tesfai, Brett Dier, and Gary Pearl, along with Sara Hess (Orange is the New Black), Bridget Bedard and Ali Liebegott (Transparent), Matthew Carnahan (House of Lies), Cameron Porsandeh (Helix), Jane Anderson (Olive Kitteridge), and Sarah Watson (Parenthood, About A Boy) have all contributed their invaluable insights. David Anaxagoras (Gortimer Gibbons’ Life On Normal Street), Ken Lipman (Amazon Studios), Lucia Aniello and Paul Downs (Broad City), Josh Bycel (Scrubs, Happy Endings), Emily Cutler (Community, Entourage), Debbie Berman (Editor for Black Panther), and Drew Greenberg (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Agents of SHIELD) further solidify the exceptional quality of our program.
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Rounding out this incredible lineup are Barry Fanaro (Golden Girls), Greg Garcia (My Name Is Earl), Marissa Berlin (Baby Daddy), Gina Reyes (Verve), David Jimenez-Katsman (Sugar23), Samantha Corbin-Miller (ER, Law & Order: SVU), Joe Henderson (Lucifer), Seth Green (Robot Chicken), Joey Slamon (Arrested Development), Brian Turner (Gortimer Gibbons), and Richard Hatem (Titans). This unparalleled access to television industry luminaries makes our online television writing course an unmatched opportunity for anyone serious about pursuing a career in television writing. Join us and transform your passion into profession.
