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    I am interested in submitting an idea for a television show to the Disney Channel. I would like to find out if the concept is a good one before I start writing the script.

    Does anybody know what the first step would be in this journey?
    Second Draft = First Draft less 10%
    -Stephen King

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    Re: Writing for Disney Channel

    Originally posted by canusaycarpaltunnel View Post
    I am interested in submitting an idea for a television show to the Disney Channel. I would like to find out if the concept is a good one before I start writing the script.

    Does anybody know what the first step would be in this journey?
    Besides asking any kids you know what they think about your idea... creating a show bible would be a good place to start

    example: http://www.freaksandgeeks.com/OtherJ...kingBible.html

    another: http://johnaugust.com/downloads_ripl...what-it-is.pdf

    a good book (it's for animation, but I think it would equally apply to a live action kids show) is http://www.amazon.com/How-Write-Anim.../dp/1585672408

    or this one which is more general tv http://www.amazon.com/Crafty-TV-Writ...e=UTF8&s=books

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      Re: Writing for Disney Channel

      Thanks WIA,

      I appreciate the information. Do you have any idea of how to funnel a treatment/script to the "authorities" at Disney?
      Second Draft = First Draft less 10%
      -Stephen King

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        Re: Writing for Disney Channel

        Originally posted by canusaycarpaltunnel View Post
        Thanks WIA,

        I appreciate the information. Do you have any idea of how to funnel a treatment/script to the "authorities" at Disney?
        Get and agent or manager, or know somebody that knows somebody. Or apply to the Disney Fellowship.

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          Re: Writing for Disney Channel

          I was afraid you'd say that!
          Second Draft = First Draft less 10%
          -Stephen King

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            Re: Writing for Disney Channel

            You might want to focus more on trying build contacts at the prodcos behind the various Disney series, rather than looking for direct access to someone at the network. You'll be casting a wider net that way, and let's face it, the more avenues you can pursue, the more likely it is that somewhere in there you'll find somebody-who-knows-somebody-who-knows-somebody-you-know. And that's probably your best chance at getting a foot in the door.

            I think the Nickelodeon fellowship is accepting applications right now, too, so if you've got a kid-friendly TV spec, it might be worth pursuing that as well. It's not as direct as simply getting your series idea to someone, of course, but it could open some avenues for you.
            The difference between the almost right word & the right word is really a large matter -- it's the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning. - Mark Twain

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