Advanced Sitcom Pilot Writing

The Bare Knuckle Basics of Sitcom Pilot Writing

An Insider’s View of Sitcom Pilot Writing

taught by Jordan Carlos

January 26, 2023
Sunday

2:00-5:00 pm EST

On ZOOM

A three-hour exploration of an effective sitcom writer’s toolkit. We will unpack the things you need to know about -- basic plot structure, outlining, and treatment writing do’s and definitely do not’s, not to mention how to make an airtight scene and a grab bag of devices every good writer should know. Jordan shares the knowledge that has gotten him where he is in his career as a TV writer/producer.

Jordan Carlos is a stand up comedian, and actor, who is currently co-starring and writing on the first season of “Everything’s Trash” (Freeform). He has also written for “Divorce” (HBO), written/performed for “The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore” (Comedy Central), and “First Wives Club” (BET). He also appears on the current season of Black Mirror (Netflix), and the Home Alone reboot on Disney Plus. In addition, Jordan co-hosts the hit podcast “Adulting” on Exactly Right Media with Michelle Buteau. Other notable writing credits include “The White House Correspondents Dinner” (2016) as well as “The Not The White House Correspondents Dinner” with Samantha Bee (2017).

On top of this Jordan hosts a new show called “Can We Talk About This?” for AMC+ where guests discuss the more problematic aspects of their favorite classic movies