Workshop or class Online

TV Writing: Core Elements (Self-paced), December 2026 session

Run by Sundance Institute (Sundance Collab)

For writers new to television, Angela LaManna's eight-week course works from a series idea to a full outline of the pilot episode. It is self-paced inside a cohort, with an advisor's written notes at two points and recorded Zoom office hours. Signing up by November 16 takes 10% off.

Early deadline Nov 16, 2026 (closes in 27 days)

Dates

DeadlineDateFee
Early registration (10% off)Nov 16, 2026USD 355.50
Registration closesDec 7, 2026USD 395

It runs Dec 7, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027.

Deadlines are as the organizer states them. Check the time zone on the official page.

At a glance

Cost
From $356Early price until 2026-11-16, then USD 395; plus a 3.5% and 20 cent processing fee; three-part payment plan
Formats
TV pilot, Series
Held in
English
Where
Online
Who can attend
Beginner to intermediate level. Suits someone holding a pilot or show concept, including people who have never written for TV. Open to Sundance Collab members; partners register separately.

What to send

Length
Not stated; the course ends with a pilot outline
Also asked for
No application.

Need your pages in standard screenplay format first? The free screenplay formatter lays them out and saves a PDF.

What it gives besides money

Written advisor notes at two points, recorded Zoom office hours, a certificate and a year of access; an advisor session can be added for a fee.

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