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Shonda Rhimes Shares Her Tips on Pitching TV Shows Effectively

Oct 08, 2020 | Magda Olchawska

1. You need to learn how to pitch effectively to be successful and have your show picked up.

2. Well-constructed pitch is visual, quick and easy to portray the show’s central characters and the core concept.

3. Think about how you could describe your show to your listeners, so they could see saleable aspects of the show.

4. According to Shonda, a good pitch should:

  • Start with the premise of the show.
  • Explain the world of the show.
  • Introduce the characters.
  • Explain what the pilot is about.
  • Be authentic and help your listeners connect emotionally with the characters.
  • You will have to talk about how many episodes you have planned.
  • Wrap it up and thank everyone for listening.
  • Your pitch shouldn’t be longer than 5–10 minutes.
 
 

 

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