Writing for TV + Commissioning Masterclass with Jingan Young
An In-Person Masterclass with Jingan Young (RED EYE, COUNSELS, CROOKHAVEN)
£48
Limited to 20 participants
Join award-winning television writer, academic and journalist, Jingan Young for an intensive masterclass exploring how television drama is written and developed in today’s industry, from the first spark of an idea through to pitch documents, to understanding "in development" with broadcasters, streamers and production companies.
Jingan is a writer on ITV’s hit thriller Red Eye (S1 & 2) BBC’s forthcoming legal drama Counsels, and currently BBC Studios’ Crookhaven Series 2. She has also worked in writers’ rooms across the UK industry and is currently developing original series with leading production companies including Carnival Films, Black Camel Pictures and others. She is represented by Curtis Brown.
Drawing directly from her experience developing projects for broadcasters, streamers and production companies, Jingan will share the practical tools, creative frameworks and industry insight that shape successful television drama, from developing an idea that has genuine series potential to pitching it with confidence.
During the masterclass you’ll explore:
Writing a TV pilot, structure, beat sheets
Pitch documents: loglines, treatments and networking
How to collaborate. From Development to Production.
Real world insight + experiences
The long morning combines practical exercises, real-life development case studies, discussion and an extended Q&A in a supportive environment, covering writing careers, representation, pitching and breaking into the television industry.
Whether you’re developing your first original drama or refining a project already in progress, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how television ideas become commissionable series and the tools to develop your own work with confidence.
Suitable for: Emerging writers, playwrights, novelists, screenwriters and anyone interested in creating original television drama.
Venue: Kentish Town / Camden
Studio 557 Deep Space 1.
Nearest tube stations: Kentish Town (Northern Line) Kentish Town West (Overground).
Easily accessible from the centre.
Snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! There will also be a kettle and toilets on site.
Schedule
10:30 – Doors open
Arrive, make a tea (or bring a coffee!) meet fellow writers, ask Jingan questions, and settle in before we begin.
10:35 Story, Structure and Formatting.
11:30 Tea / Coffee Break
11:40 Screenwriting toolkit: Characters & Dialogue
12:40 Pitch Documents & the Market. How to write a compelling treatment.
1:30 Industry Q&A, Networking and Making your own Opportunities
1:45/2:00pm Finish
Limited to 30 participants to ensure plenty of opportunity for discussion and questions. A waiting list will operate if the event is oversubscribed.
The ticket fee price reflects the cost of London venue, travel, masterclass materials, presentation and Luma event ticketing fees.