Pitch Services
SCRIPTED (TV & FILM)
Scripted pitches are the most vulnerable to what I call the “Big Idea Trap.”
During my early days in scripted development, a young writer pitched my team a TV series about Detroit. He clicked through a flashy PowerPoint presentation and waxed poetic about the city’s history, its demise, its renaissance, its culture — until my colleague politely raised her hand and asked: “But what are we watching on the television?”
Ever since, whether I’m creating a pitch or evaluating one, I’ve made sure it answers that question (i.e., the only question that matters).
“Jamie has outstanding story skills. She is one of the most creative ‘creative executives’ I’ve worked with in a 35+ year career, with a real knack for inventive input and problem solving without stepping on the writer’s toes.”
Edithe Swenson
Writer
Tales from the Darkside, Charmed, Who is Clark Rockefeller?
My Services
To make sure your scripted pitch doesn’t fall into the Big Idea Trap, I can help:
- Write a sharp, attention-grabbing logline
- Figure out your episode/series format
- Evaluate and note your outlines or episode breakdowns
- Formulate treatments and/or pitch decks
- Identify and articulate your project’s important theme(s)
- Flesh out character and story arcs
- Brainstorm casting comps
- Prepare a compelling presentation
- Anticipate buyers’ FAQs
“One of my first scripts was given a series of challenging, contradictory notes from a screenwriting mentorship and I felt underwater. Jamie was the best kind of guide through this process: nurturing yet firm. There are very few talents like her in this industry.”
Joshua Staman
Writer & Co-Founder
Lunchbox Labs
Connect with Me
I’ll help define your needs, explain my process, and provide information about pricing.