Alex and Nick discuss the ins-and-outs of writing a TV spec script of an existing show.

How do you pick the show? Why is researching the series beforehand important? How do you brainstorm ideas for specs? What are some dos and don'ts to break the mold?

The Paper Team picks their spec...

SHOWNOTES

Content

1 - What makes a TV spec, a TV spec (00:29)

2 - Writing the TV spec script (08:15)

Takeaways and Resources (25:39)

Links

TV Spec Script List

TV Spec Test

TV Writing Fellowships: The Bix Six

Resources

Ten Spec Writing Rules (and why you should care)

WGA Library

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