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  Earlier this month I posted a piece about Character Bibles and how they should be created. Today I am going to delve into how to create a show pitch bible for any television show, or even movie script pitch. For a television show you have the original pilot then the first season of shows and onward. A movie script pitch is a little different. Right now the concept idea is in your head but you want to get it in front of a manager or agent to help you get it in front of a few producers or executives to get it to screen. So, now’s the time for you to get the story idea out of your head and onto paper. A mentor of mine once said “the story sounds great verbally, but you must put it on paper/computer screen for it to feel and be real. So, get it out of your head now.” He was right. Once I got it out of my head it took on a life of its own and ended up being both a book and a movie script. Although each of my books start out as a movie script because it’s easier to lay out the scenes...

  Character Bible A character bible is a detailed document that outlines everything about a character, a detailed description of what they look like, including their background story, personality, motivations, and desires so the actor can better understand who they will be portraying in the movie or television show. Similar to a Story Bible used in TV shows like any cops and robbers show, or detective series, a character bible is essential for novelists and script writers. It serves as a reference tool, ensuring continuity and providing depth to characters, making their interactions more realistic. **Creating a Character Bible: Key Elements** 1. **Content**: Focus on the essentials—physical appearance (skin), backstory (flesh), and psychology (core). Address how characters look, their past influences, and their inner motivations. 2. **Coverage**: Include every character, not just the main ones. Even minor characters should have some background to make them feel real and contribute ...