I’m currently developing a series that is already structurally thought through, but was built from a world and emotional logic first rather than from a conventional plot outline.
The framework exists, the characters and relationships are clear, and the long arc is there. What I’m navigating now is how to pressure-test that structure beyond my own point of view, because this project has so far been developed almost entirely by myself.
I’m in early development conversations around this project and it’s made me very aware of how essential a producer’s perspective is at this stage, not to “fix” the work, but to help challenge it, sharpen it, and see where it can realistically move next.
I’d love to hear from producers here about how you approach projects that already have a strong internal logic, but need another set of eyes to step out of the creator’s head.
What do you usually look for when deciding whether to step into a project at this phase of development?
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Oanh Bui Well you're talking about a series here. So from my perspective, it does have to be strongly structured and envisioned from the beginning, or it cannot be produced easily. However, that structure will have to be subject to change as the series is developed and shot. You don't know what happens in production, as audience responds, and as network/distributor thinks as things evnolee, and the network/distributor want their say as well. If you have produced all the scripts, you've likely wasted your time. You need the first one to three and a series bible. This shows structure and keeps it flexible.
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Shadow Dragu-Mihai Thank you for sharing this!
I really agree with the need for early structure, as long as it is strong enough to hold the core while still allowing the work to adapt once production realities come into play. That is also why I am keen to learn from producers at this stage, to help pressure test the framework and understand how it can realistically evolve.
Appreciate you taking the time to respond.
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Charge $500 dollars or more if someone wants to read your stories