Home›Writing courses›Script Writing Courses›Writing for Television Writing for Television BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS Our Writing for Television course is a practical introduction to writing for TV, designed for adults who want to create compelling characters, story worlds and scripts for episodic storytelling. Across the course, you will explore how television stories are built, from first idea and pitch to pilot, looking at how successful shows create characters, conflict and storylines that can continue across episodes. Through TV examples, writing exercises and tutor guidance, you will begin shaping your own idea for the small screen. Your tutor will guide you through TV examples, writing tasks and group discussion, helping you strengthen your storytelling skills and understand how to take an idea from first concept towards a pitch, pilot or early script. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE: Learn the craft of writing for television as you create compelling stories built for the screen. Develop the skills to write original scripts for television. Build engaging characters, believable relationships and stories that keep audiences invested. Strengthen your understanding of television storytelling, structure and episodic narrative. Explore different TV genres and discover the conventions that make each one distinctive. Gain confidence presenting your ideas in industry-standard script formats. Receive constructive feedback to help refine your writing and develop your voice. Learn alongside fellow writers in a supportive and collaborative workshop environment. Leave with the foundations to continue developing your own television scripts. Classes Starting Soon Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 09 Oct 2026 - 13 Nov 2026 Fri 18:15-20:45 6 weeks Melanie Spencer City Academy, Farringdon £375.00 Book Now 12 Jan 2027 - 16 Feb 2027 Tue 18:30-21:00 6 weeks Writing Tutors Umbrella Rooms £375.00 Book Now 13 Mar 2027 - 17 Apr 2027 Sat 10:00-13:00 5 weeks (no class 27 Mar) Writing Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £375.00 Book Now 13 May 2027 - 17 Jun 2027 Thu 18:15-20:45 6 weeks Writing Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £375.00 Book Now 09 Oct 09 Oct 2026 - 13 Nov 2026 £375.00 Day:Fri Time:18:15-20:45 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Melanie Spencer Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 12 Jan 12 Jan 2027 - 16 Feb 2027 £375.00 Day:Tue Time:18:30-21:00 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Writing Tutors Venue: Umbrella Rooms BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 13 Mar 13 Mar 2027 - 17 Apr 2027 £375.00 Day:Sat Time:10:00-13:00 Duration:5 weeks (no class 27 Mar) Tutor: Writing Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 13 May 13 May 2027 - 17 Jun 2027 £375.00 Day:Thu Time:18:15-20:45 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Writing Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE View All Classes × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close TV Storytelling Explore the principles of writing for television, from generating ideas to developing original series concepts. Episodic Structure Learn how television stories are structured, including episodes, story arcs and narrative pacing. Character Development Create memorable characters and relationships that can sustain a television series. Script Development Develop outlines, treatments and scenes while learning industry-standard screenplay conventions. Workshop and Feedback Share your work, discuss ideas and receive constructive feedback from your tutor and fellow writers. Expert Guidance Benefit from practical writing exercises, script analysis and personalised feedback from an experienced television writer. Want to learn more? Keep your writing journey going with one of the courses below. Build on everything you've written so far, continue developing your screenwriting craft and storytelling skills, and explore new ideas and formats with expert guidance. 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FIND OUT MORE Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Melanie SpencerWriting Tutors Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 09 Oct 2026 - 13 Nov 2026 Fri 18:15-20:45 6 weeks Melanie Spencer City Academy, Farringdon £375.00 Book Now 12 Jan 2027 - 16 Feb 2027 Tue 18:30-21:00 6 weeks Writing Tutors Umbrella Rooms £375.00 Book Now 13 Mar 2027 - 17 Apr 2027 Sat 10:00-13:00 5 weeks (no class 27 Mar) Writing Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £375.00 Book Now 13 May 2027 - 17 Jun 2027 Thu 18:15-20:45 6 weeks Writing Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £375.00 Book Now 09 Oct 09 Oct 2026 - 13 Nov 2026 £375.00 Day:Fri Time:18:15-20:45 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Melanie Spencer Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 12 Jan 12 Jan 2027 - 16 Feb 2027 £375.00 Day:Tue Time:18:30-21:00 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Writing Tutors Venue: Umbrella Rooms BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 13 Mar 13 Mar 2027 - 17 Apr 2027 £375.00 Day:Sat Time:10:00-13:00 Duration:5 weeks (no class 27 Mar) Tutor: Writing Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 13 May 13 May 2027 - 17 Jun 2027 £375.00 Day:Thu Time:18:15-20:45 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Writing Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close ADD ME TO THE WAITING LIST If you'd like to be added to the waiting list for 'Writing for Television' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. 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