How to Make a Drama Series

Ever wanted to make something that stands out? Entertaining, maybe even moving but has a point. Then make a Television drama series.

Steps

Download Article

If you want to create any TV series, you need an idea. Something that you can base your show around. Casualty is based around an ED department and Eastenders is based around the inhabitants of a square.
The script is what your actors and crew will follow to know what they say/do and what the episode is all about. Before writing your script you should create notes about characters, storylines and ideas - this should be the bible to follow when writing. You cannot have a show without a script - or series bible.
Advertisement
If you want to produce it yourself, then you will need actors, film, sound and directors. If you want a company to produce it for you then send the script into them, along with a short pitch (a page or so on what the show is about). You have more chance if you send the script into a company that produces similar shows. Or you can just send the script to everyone.
4
If accepted, the company usually offers money, ask for a writing agent fist. They will guide you on the amount of money to sell your idea for and will make sure the company is treating you fairly.
- You have a greater need for an agent if you want to write for television than if you are a filmmaker.
- Television is much harder to get into without an agent because many thousands are spent on every episode, while you can make a short film for a few hundred pounds.
- The best thing to do is to follow agents online. For example, agents love Twitter.
The pilot episode is the first episode in your series. The events that happen in the pilot are what the show should be based around. Normally, after the pilot, the audience is asked what they think about it. If they like it, more episodes will be commissioned - if not, then the end is near.
Once you have everything you need, and the audience approves, you can start filming your show. You can film in a closed studio or get the audience in to watch (this normally happens with sitcom).
No body will watch the show if they don't know about it.

Community Q&A

Search

Add New Question

Question
What if I just need to make a school drama?
Community Answer
To create a school drama, you should write out everyone who wants to be involved. Then, have one person write the script or wok on it together, assign roles and practice your performance.
Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If How.com.vn has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission.Support How.com.vn
Yes No
Not Helpful 8 Helpful 36
Question
How do I create my own dramatic movie with only three people?
Community Answer
Design your drama to feature no more than three characters. If you want a whole set of characters, you'll have to still limit the number of characters that can appear in a scene to the number you have available, but you can use costume and makeup to alter each of the three of your actors to play multiple roles.
Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If How.com.vn has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission.Support How.com.vn
Yes No
Not Helpful 4 Helpful 16
Question
How do I make a dramatic script that can make people cry in the end?
Community Answer
Writing dramatic scripts that truly play to the emotions of audience members is very difficult to do. Do not make your end goal "make my audience cry," as this will result in a cheap, trashy play with a very generic ending that everyone finds stale and not sad at all. Instead, your end goal should be to leave the audience with some sort of feeling - whether it be happy, sad, bittersweet, stressed... anything is better than nothing. Maybe even try writing a few different scripts before jumping into a tear-jerking drama.
Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If How.com.vn has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission.Support How.com.vn
Yes No
Not Helpful 5 Helpful 17

See more answers

Ask a Question

200 characters left

Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.

Submit

Tips

Don't create something that is too similar to another program, chances are it won't be produced.
Thanks
Helpful1 Not Helpful1
Watch other dramas before creating your own, see what the channel wants to produce or what the audience likes watching.
Thanks
Helpful1 Not Helpful1
Attend a writing course or get your friends to read the script before submitting it. See what they think of it and whether they like the sound of the show.
Thanks
Helpful1 Not Helpful1

Show More Tips

Submit a Tip

All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published

Submit

Thanks for submitting a tip for review!

Warnings

Don't create a story line that's too similar to another. Change it slightly first.
Thanks
Helpful28 Not Helpful1
Create a show name that you came up with, don't steal a name.
Thanks
Helpful24 Not Helpful3
Don't say anything racist or sexist in the script, it won't be accepted. The only way you are allowed to write in prejudice if you have character saying prejudice things, make sure the character is a bad person though. For example, if a favourite character is a minority and the shows main bad guy beats him up, then everyone will feel sorry for the good guy and hate the bad guy.
Thanks
Helpful18 Not Helpful5