Pilot Episode Bible Framework

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Alex Rivera

@alex-rivera

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Structure comprehensive series bibles that sell the show beyond the pilot.

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Create a series bible framework based on a pilot concept:

Pilot Concept: {{pilot_concept}}
Genre: {{genre}}
Tone: {{tone}}

Develop:

1. SERIES OVERVIEW
- One-paragraph premise
- Thematic statement
- Comparable shows

2. FORMAT
- Episode length
- Serialized vs. procedural balance
- Season arc structure

3. WORLD RULES
- Setting specifics
- Visual style
- What's possible and impossible

4. CHARACTER ROSTER
- 4-6 main characters with one-paragraph descriptions
- Key relationships and tensions

5. ENGINE
- What generates stories week to week?
- What's the renewable conflict?

6. SEASON ONE ARC
- Beginning, middle, end of the season
- Major revelations and cliffhanger

7. EPISODE IDEAS
- 5 sample episode loglines

Details

Category

Creative

Use Cases

series pitchesshowrunner prepdevelopment meetings

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