Bible Formula

BIBLE FORMULA

• Explanation for the Title of Your Pilot.

• Series log line and a brief paragraph describing your Pilot.

• Pilot Log Line - Write a log line for your pilot (Summary of the A story.)

• The Show - Describe your Pilot in a page of detail.

• The Format -Describe what your show will be. Is it an action/adventure show? Is it a character drama? Is it a police procedural? Is it a medical or legal show? Is there humor? What will the balance of story be in each episode? For example, if you’re writing a legal show, will it be more about the case or more about the personal?

• The Philosophy -Go into a deeper explanation of your concept and what your audience can expect from it.

• The Characters -Write a paragraph or up to a page on each character.

• Supporting Characters - Write a brief paragraph for each supporting/recurring role.

• Character Dynamics – Give a paragraph about the primary relationships that are part of the inside story.

• Formula – Give an idea of the story formula with regards to the A and B story arcs.

• Themes – Go into the over

• The On -Going Sets - Write down what your regular sets/locations will be.

Where will the majority of story take place?

• The Pilot Story - Write a longer description/overview of the Pilot story.

• Future Story Arcs - Write a line about the “A” and the “B” story for your first 13 episodes.

• Overview – Give an overview of your series arcs for seasons 1, 2 and 3.