It’s a new writing week. What’s one scene you want DONE by Friday? Not polished. Just complete. Choose a single, specific target—one finished scene. Keep in mind, what the emotional or story purpose is, why does it matter right now? Drop your scene goal in the comments. Declaring it publicly increases follow-through — and we’re all here to support each other. If you’re struggling with structure, pacing, or designing stronger scenes, explore the lessons inside the Classroom to sharpen your craft and move forward with clarity.

Maybe I'm not the only one. I think I'd be happier with my Smart TV if I could say, "Pause, I gotta pee!" without coming back to be inundated with a dozen commercials for incontinence. I want to work on a comedy that grows from all the microphones listening to us, and who or what is doing the listening.

Character Dev: One Simple Tip from Piecing Your Script Together. When I was developing Ladybugs & Other Fears—the script I use throughout Piecing Your Script Together—I thought I was just writing about “a dying teen and her best friend.” On the surface, that sounded emotional enough. But the script didn’t come alive until I stopped thinking in labels and started digging into how each character experienced her world. For Melina (the terminal teen), the real world was: - a bedroom that doubled as a medical bubble - parents whose overprotectiveness felt like love and a cage - a family that looked “perfect” from the outside, but carried resentment and fear underneath For Tiffany (the new best friend), her world was: - grief, she hadn’t processed - a “fresh start” that actually felt like running away - freedom on paper, but emotional isolation in practice Want Help Connecting World + Character? Check out the S.E.A GPT in the Classroom. Ask S.E.A GPT: Using Systems, Effect, and Atmosphere, help me deepen my character and suggest 3 scene ideas that pressure their flaw. Share your experience with the S.E.A GPT below

There isn’t one “right” way to build your story—so use a few lenses: 1) Save the Cat (beats): external spine (catalyst → midpoint → finale) to pace momentum. 2) Story Circle (Dan Harmon): eight-step narrative structure that simplifies the Hero's Journey. 3) S.E.A Method — System • Effect • Atmosphere - Systems: the rules/structures (legal, social, economic, magical) that apply pressure at concept, season, and episode levels. - Affected (Effects): who/what changes after each choice—visible ripples across relationships, status, plot. - Atmosphere: the sensory/mood layer (light, sound, texture, social tone) that pushes behavior in scenes and defines your show’s feel. Want help applying S.E.A to your pages? Try the S.E.A GPT for fast prompts + checklists → use the S.E.A GPT.

Hey StoryTellers! Our newest Story Craft YouTube video is live. Are you struggling to come up with episode ideas? Then you need SPRINGBOARDS 👉 Watch the video here In this episode of Story Craft, we’re breaking down what springboards are and how to use them to create great episodes for your series. 👉 Watch the video here