How you approach the prep work of outlining your script—whether for your first draft or your 10th—can make all the difference when you sit down to face the blinking cursor. No matter how detailed or macro, all outlines must contain the standard structural integrity and character arcs for your particular format and genre. Submit your outline (10 page max) and the executive will conduct a 30-minute notes call to give you and your story ground-level guidance. You'll discuss how to refine set up of the structure, pacing, theme, and character development for your script.
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TV Pitches
Know what the network is looking for: Be prepared to reference successful shows on that network as comps. Pitch the world and characters: Focus on the relationships between characters and the world they inhabit. Outlines for episodes and season arcs should be brief and concise: The pitching audience can only absorb so many story details, so focus on the essentials. If you're pitching for staffing purposes, have an in-depth knowledge of the show: It’s important to show how your voice fits with the established tone of the show, rather than giving a unique take that might stray too far from the series’ identity. Create thematic and tonal points: These will give depth to the story you're trying to tell and help demonstrate why your vision fits within the world of the show.
Feature Pitches
Focus on plot and character: Plot descriptions should be in-depth and closely tied to the protagonist’s journey. Establish a clear protagonist: The protagonist should have a clear want, and the supporting cast should foster growth and conflict for the character. Make clear why this story is relevant now: Explain why the story is timely and why audiences will connect with it and want to see it. Use comps to similar, successful movies: Don’t be afraid to use the somewhat cliché phrase "It’s [movie] meets [movie]" if it helps clarify your concept. Paint a clear picture of scope, budget, and cast size: Show the pitching audience that your idea is viable, both creatively and financially, and explain how it fits within their potential production capabilities.
My work revolves around scripted TV. Matching creatives with the right networks/streamers that can actualize their vision is essential in representation. I love streaming shows but have recently focused more on network procedural concepts. I've grown to appreciate the consistency and effectiveness of writers who excel in that medium. I'd like to work with writers who have material designed to sell. These are projects with modest budgets and clear narrative voices that can serve as a calling card.
High-budget fantasy or sci-fi: These are viable stories with big audiences, but they require budgets that are typically trusted to already established writers. For young writers or those looking to break in, keeping the story's scale and budget manageable will be a big asset.
Jared has built a well-rounded career in entertainment with experience spanning representation, development, and acquisitions. Currently, as the Assistant to the SVP of TV Literary & Packaging at The Gersh Agency, Jared has managed a high-volume desk, coordinating schedules, handling invoicing, and liaising with networks and studios to ensure timely payments for clients. Previously, Jared worked at Nick Terzian and Associates Talent Agency, where he managed and oversaw auditions, and coordinated social media accounts, further honing his organizational and client-facing skills.
His internships at John Fogel Entertainment, Gotham Group, and The Exchange allowed Jared to dive into content development and acquisitions/sales. From reading and covering screenplays to creating pitch decks and supporting film market initiatives his hands on experience in multiple different facets of entertainment. These experiences have given Jared a strong foundation in the entertainment industry, and is eager to bring his versatile skill set and passion in his current and future entertainment roles.
After registering, you will receive instructions on how to submit your material in your order confirmation email. After submitting your material, please allow 3-4 weeks to receive proposed times for scheduling your call with the exec.
**Please note script outlines are limited to 10 pages maximum. Please contact terra@roadmapwriters.com for pricing on a consultation for a script outline exceeding 10 pages.
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Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your registration for a refund or Roadmap gift card if you have not yet submitted your material for review. However, once your material has been received by Roadmap, your registration cannot be canceled. Having revised material or a desire to retroactively apply a discount or gift card code are not grounds for cancellation, refunds, or gift card credit. Once your material has been submitted, the only acceptable grounds for cancellation and a refund or gift card credit is an unforeseen, ongoing emergency on the part of either the writer or the exec resulting in more than 6 weeks without any scheduling update from the exec via direct contact or Roadmap, or a sudden change in the exec's ongoing availability. In the instance of an irreconcilable scheduling issue, the writer may still receive a written feedback report from the exec. In this case, the writer is not entitled to a refund or gift card credit as the exec has read the submitted material and provided written feedback in lieu of the call.