After we watched the second episode, we were taught how to write a pitch. I was not aware, but a pitch has to be done in around 25 words, and has to properly sell the idea for a show you have. I thought it had to be a fair bit more than 25 words, so the learning curb has begun!
Once going through all of the main elements of Spaced, we had to write a 25 word pitch over lunch. Afterwards we all read our individual pitches out and discussed ways to improve them. This was my first attempt:
Spaced is a half-hour Sit-com series about
the lives of 5 Twenty-Something’s. It’s a contemporary and atmospheric show,
featuring progressive relationships between characters and includes pop-culture
references.
The advice I was given on this was to make it less descriptive as what it is, but to include words and phrases that would actually sell it more. After thinking about it, I gave it a second attempt, which is as follows:
Jump in to the lives of 5 Twenty-Somethings, as they embark on their individual life adventures which intertwine creating slapstick atmospheric mayhem. Set in a North London flat, the show is filled with Pop-Culture References.
We then discussed how to write a synopsis. This has to be at least one page long (around 500 words) and were told to write one for Spaced as a training exercise, so we understand how to do so in future. I am still writing mine so I shall post it later tonight when it is finished!
Ciao for now!
your 2nd attempt is much, much better up to the word mayhem. The last sentence fills tagged on. it should flow all the way through.
ReplyDelete25 words is a good starting point. a writer will also probably create a pitch that's a bit longer (one that can be read in 1 minute) that would bridge the gap between 25 words and synopsis.