You have a TV series idea, but how do you turn it into a pitch document that helps someone understand the show, see its potential, and want to work with you to sell it?
Anna Henry will break down the essential elements of a compelling TV pitch bible, from introducing your concept and characters to defining the world, tone, season arc, and the engine that can sustain your series beyond the pilot.
You’ll learn how to take the story in your head and shape it into a clear, engaging, industry-ready document that communicates the full vision of your show.
Your registration includes: a live masterclass, downloadable Pitch Bible template, live Q&A, and recording access after the class.
In This Masterclass, You’ll Learn
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What a TV pitch bible is and what it needs to accomplish
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How a pitch bible can help you develop your show and write a strong pilot script
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The key sections to include in your pitch document
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How to introduce your series concept clearly and compellingly
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How to formulate your episodic structure, story engine, and stakes
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How to communicate the world and tone of your show
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How to write character descriptions that reveal personality, conflict, and story potential
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How to approach season arcs and future episode ideas and demonstrate where the story can go
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How much information to include and what to leave out
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How to select and use comps and images to communicate look and feel of your show
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Common mistakes writers make when creating pitch materials
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How to make your pitch bible feel cohesive, specific, and true to your voice
Meet Your Mentor
Anna Henry is an independent producer through her company, Idle Hour Entertainment, which focuses on projects with international appeal and showcases diverse writers and stories. Anna is also a sought-after script consultant and teaches television screenwriting at UCLA Extension, Stage 32, and Netflix’s Creating Content for the Global Marketplace Initiative.
She began her 20-year career as a television development executive at CBS, ABC, and Nickelodeon. After freelancing as a creative consultant for production companies, she served as Head of Development at a literary management and production company.
As a manager and consultant, Anna’s clients have worked on shows across virtually every broadcast, cable, and streaming network and have set up projects at Amazon, Starz, HBO, Netflix, Sony, ITV America, Corus, and others.
What You’ll Walk Away With
By the end of the masterclass, you’ll have a clearer roadmap for building or revising your own TV pitch bible, including:
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A stronger understanding of what belongs in the document
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A framework for presenting your concept, characters, world, and series engine
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More clarity around season arcs and future story potential
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A better sense of what industry readers need to understand about your show
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Practical guidance you can immediately apply to your own pitch materials
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A direction on how to use your finished pitch to improve your pilot script
You don’t need to have a finished pitch bible before attending. Bring your series idea, pilot, outline, or work-in-progress, and use the class to help shape what comes next.
Who This Is For
This masterclass is designed for TV writers who already have a series idea, pilot, or work-in-progress and want to create or strengthen the materials they’ll use to communicate their show.
Whether you’re preparing for a pitch opportunity, fellowship, producer meeting, or simply want to clarify the vision for your series, you’ll leave with a stronger understanding of how to build a professional TV pitch bible.
Can’t Attend Live?
A recording will be available to registered participants, so you can watch the masterclass later or revisit it after the live session.
If you’re ready to take the series in your head and turn it into a pitch document that communicates the bigger vision, join us.
**Your registration is not confirmed until payment has been completed successfully**