Writing a TV Pilot? Here's How to Get a Streaming Deal—Guaranteed

Sign on the dotted line while this offer is good (Part 1 of 3)

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1. Selling TV Shows

I’ve sold a few (to MTV, IFC, Comedy Central, and NBC), and I know a ton of people who’ve sold theirs.

I’ve learned there are all sorts of things you can do to increase your chance of selling a show to a streaming service or network:

• Be a writer or producer on an already-successful show

• Partner with a star or experienced…