In addition to a tight, killer script, every TV project needs a strong series bible or deck to help convey sustainability and its role in the marketplace. And execs commonly ask for pitch decks for features as well! So submit your Series Bible, Pitch Deck (20 pages max each), or both, and the exec will conduct a 30-minute notes call (1-hour if submitting both documents) to help you clarify and sharpen the supplemental material to help your marketing efforts.
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Make it concise focusing on characters and their development throughout the pilot/series/feature. Convey a comprehensive overview of the world and the plot you have created. but don't get bogged down in the details. Convey the world and the characters to make me/us fall in love with them. Don't make it feel like a presentation, you are trying to persuade me (the hypothetical/potential buyer) with emotions to spend money from my budget on your idea.
Top Tier - We're interested in ongoing genre series, so that includes everything from horror to thriller to crime/true crime to grounded sci-fi to dystopian/post-apocalyptic to action to YA. We are not looking for anything that is overly dark or dreary.
Consultations - All of the above and in addition, I personally also like fantasy, drama, romcoms, period pieces, dramedies, comedies, animation, etc. My top favs are sci-fi, fantasy, horror, historical/period pieces, action/adventure, YA/coming-of-age, superhero (comic/graphic novel adaptations included), and irreverent, satirical, alternative, black, or genre comedy. I like reading both TV and features.
Jennifer Patterson has always been captivated by storytelling, a passion that took root during her childhood in a small conservative town in Northwestern Pennsylvania. This deep-seated passion led her to pursue a dual degree in Film & Television and English with a focus on Creative Writing at Pennsylvania State University. Throughout her career, Jennifer has gained valuable experience in the entertainment industry, working at top companies like Blumhouse Television, Echo Lake Entertainment, Blitz Films, Valhalla Entertainment, and Creative Artists Agency. In these roles, she has honed her skills in script analysis and development, while also managing high-stakes communications for industry leaders.
As a writer, Jennifer is drawn to stories that challenge societal norms and delve into the complexities of human nature. Her recent scripts reflect her talent for weaving together rich narratives that confront difficult issues while keeping audiences engaged with enthralling plots. While she currently works in development, Jennifer's ultimate aspiration is to become a creator in her own right, bringing to life stories that entertain, challenge, and resonate. She is also passionate about championing the voices of others, particularly those from underrepresented communities.
In her free time, Jennifer enjoys exploring sci-fi, fly fishing, K-Pop, graphic novels, and video games. She is an active member of several industry organizations, including HRTS Associates (where she serves as a board member of JHRTS), Film Independent, and Women in Film.
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 consult with the exec.
PITCH DECKS: These are visually-driven documents (20 pages max) that use images and short paragraphs of text to demonstrate the tone, world, character insight, key plot points, stakes, and theme of the series or feature. If the Pitch Deck is for a show, it will use some of the same sections of text as your Series Bible, but will be less extensive. When creating a pitch deck, always make sure that you are using images of a consistent size and quality, and that you use the same font, color code, margins, and other design specifications throughout. Click here for a Pitch Deck example! Want more insight? Consider signing up for our Creating Professional Level Pitch Decks webinar!
SERIES BIBLES: These supplemental documents are text-only (20 pages max), and can get requested when marketing any sort of TV show. Among other things, they should demonstrate what makes your characters unique and captivating, the focus and evolution of their arcs, the rules of the world, the hook of the story engine, the intended tone and theme, as well as why YOU are the best person to write this show from this perspective. Here's example #1 and example #2. Note: The formatting and organization of Series Bibles has changed since these examples were created, but addressing these sections in your own Series Bible will be a great starting point to make sure you're answering questions before they're asked.
**Please note series bibles and pitch decks are each limited to 20 pages maximum. Please contact terra@roadmapwriters.com for pricing on a consultation for material exceeding 20 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.