Screenwriting : What Elements to Include in a Series Bible by Tammy Hunt

Tammy Hunt

What Elements to Include in a Series Bible

Title:

Think of an interesting title that mirrors the theme of the story or the dramatic conflict facing your characters.

Logline:

Sum up the premise of your whole series as opposed to the plot of your pilot episode here. Give it action that will drive the narrative.

One-Page Pitch:

A brief synopsis of the show.

Format:

Mention the genre, target audience, why it fits the platform you’re pitching to.

Comparable Series:

List up to 3 similar in genre and tone series that would compare to yours.

Character Breakdown:

Keep this short by briefly creating a core statement for each major character, explaining what their primary goal is and any character flaws or weaknesses that will get in the way of them achieving their goal.

Pilot Outline:

Synopsis of each act, focusing on the major story beats and arcs.

Potential Episodes:

Short synopsis of each episode focusing on character arcs, series arcs, reoccurring themes, and pivotal plot moments.

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