The 6 Biggest Mistakes TV Writers Make When Pitching

As a literary manager, I hear pitches from potential clients all the time. I also work with my clients to craft their pitches to producers, studios, and streamers. Here are the mistakes I see.

If you have an idea for an original TV show, your pitch is the opportunity to get other stakeholders on board.

If you’re preparing for a pitch fest or paid pitch opportunity, all this advice still applies.

As a literary manager to TV writers, I have listened to hundreds of pitches and practice pitches over the course of my career. My job is to make sure t…