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The program affords applicants an opportunity to learn about the creative process for daytime television – from the first stages of the breakdown process to final script. With the guidance of ABC Daytime executives and various producers, writers are trained to hone in on the unique serialized structure of scripted daytime programming. Writers should also be able to convey a diverse and unique point of view in their material. Familiarity with the series’ history, storylines and characters of All My Children, One Life to Live and General Hospital is suggested, but not required. The program duration is determined on a case-by-case basis.
Applications to this program are accepted year-round.
Please email daytimewriterprogram@abctv.com to request submission instructions, an application and release form. DO NOT submit writing material to this email address. No work will be considered until the required application and release form are received.
In addition to the required application and release form, applicants must submit a strong, original script along with a logline that summarizes the concept – plays, screenplays or teleplays are preferred. Scripts based upon ABC programming will not be accepted.
Material that is read is evaluated in several areas, including: characterization; uniqueness of voice; and emotional engagement. Only ABC Daytime executives read submissions which are evaluated solely as writing samples. All writing samples are eventually returned as no copies will be retained by the network. Applicants must be able to legally work in the United States.
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