Pro Writer Explains How To Break The Story Of A TV Show - Niceole R. Levy

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After growing up near China Lake Naval Weapons Center in the middle of the Mojave Desert, Niceole escaped to the bright lights of Los Angeles. While studying acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, she realized her true love was writing stories, not playing them out. She worked as a police dispatcher to pay her way through USC undergrad and then completed the Master of Professional Writing program, also at USC. An alum of the CBS Writers Mentoring Program, NBC's Writers on the Verge, and the WGAW Showrunner Training Program, Niceole has written on “Ironside,” “Allegiance,” “The Mysteries of Laura,” “Shades of Blue,” "Cloak & Dagger," “Fate: the Winx Saga,” “S.W.A.T,” and “Graymail.” She also co-wrote a feature, "The Banker," with former “Allegiance” showrunner and director George Nolfi, available on AppleTV+, and is now writing “Spark,” a film inspired by the life of Claudette Colvin. Niceole is currently a co-executive producer on an upcoming Netflix series and has several TV and feature projects in development. Her first book, “The Writers’ Room Survival Guide,” will be released in October of this year.
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[@pranaychaturvedi7311]

I really like this genre of videos. Practical, actionable guidance

[@lonjohnson5161]

This one really helped me. I can see myself coming back to review it.

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Cheers Lon!

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What do you like about this video?

[@simplyme922]

The plain step-by-step process.

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[@clintoreilly]

It shows how vital every detail is.

[@chasehedges6775]

Indeed. Figuring and breaking down Your story is important.

[@mokenistic]

Instinctively, I don't see no reason why this methodology won't work on writing a novel. Thanks film courage, the host and the guest. I will take this and store in the abstracts of my creative writing mind. This just made writing my debut novel easier.

[@filmcourage]

Love to hear it!

[@jimwoodswrites]

It absolutely works. It's what I did, I just didn't use this name for it. Happy writing!

[@BashirGavriel]

I loved this explanation, and I am so excited about Niceole’s upcoming book, The Writers’ Room Survival Guide.

[@chasehedges6775]

Figuring out what you’re characters are doing is also important as well.

[@simplyme922]

Note cards is good!

[@liftedones]

Great insight thanks film courage

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Glad you enjoyed it

[@chasehedges6775]

Love this content. It is awesome

[@dustyhills8911]

Nicole is amazing! Good stuff!

[@filmcourage]

Agreed! We look forward to sharing more!

[@Roshek777]

Super useful!

[@justmythoughts6132]

Good to be the first one to break the ice on the comments.

[@Wordsley]

These Rock!

[@Awesome55055]

Niceole R. Levy The Banker (Writer) Cloak & Dagger (Producer) S.W.A.T. (Producer) Fate: The Winx Saga (Producer)

[@zenmasterwannabe]

Is this applicable to film writing?

[@uglystupidloser]

yeah... but its leaning more to tv writing that is episodic and group driven. the main difference is that a script is generally finished before the pitch to the movie. so thats the key difference. but this reveals something really important: being able to see how your writing needs to be brought onto the screen. it talks about the set up and pacing for each episode. it would be very valuable to keep in mind as a writer and also writer directors.