We welcome students from all backgrounds and levels of experience. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or an experienced writer, there will be something for you. 

HOW  TO WRITE A DRAMA SERIES

TV long form drama, or box set drama, is the dominant form across a wide range of popular genres from police procedurals to workplace or domestic comedies. Many people feel that this form of storytelling has raised the quality of television drama.

Box sets hook us in, they can take over lives (!), and they can build worlds we come to know intimately. But just how do the writers achieve this level of consistent storytelling and audience engagement?

This short course will explore the techniques that are used to shape compelling and convincing small-screen, long-form drama. It will help you develop creative ideas if you are a writer wanting to contribute to this ever-growing form of TV drama. It will also enhance your understanding and enjoyment of viewing box sets.

We will analyse how stories are coherently told over multiple episodes, and how different plot levels shape mini story arcs. We will use examples from box sets in different genres to understand how characters grow with the story and engage us as viewers.  We will see how writers create the world of the drama. Finally, we will look at the opportunities for creating new styles and subjects for long form small screen drama in an ever expanding market for quality original television drama.

No writing experience is necessary but a willingness to creative share ideas with fellow students is essential. Being able to mention at least one box set that has impressed you would be a distinct advantage.

THE AIMERS does not accept or consider any ideas, creative suggestions, artwork, designs, game proposals, scripts, manuscripts, or similar material unless we have specifically requested it from you. THE AIMERS is continuously developing and creating its own ideas and materials, and we don’t have the resources to review or respond to unsolicited material. Unfortunately, any unsolicited material you send will not be read or shared. It will be destroyed, and it will not be returned.

While we can’t accept your unsolicited submissions, please know that THE  AIMERS always looking for new comic book artists and writers. We constantly read and review indie, self-published, creator-owned, and web-comics, review popular online art communities, ask other artists for opinions and recommendations, and host portfolio reviews at conventions from time to time. If you are an aspiring comic book artist or writer, we suggest you publish or publicly post your material, continue to create, and if you have the right stuff...we’ll find you