Summary of Shonda Rhimes’ Masterclass on Writing for Television

Masterclass Notes
4 min readOct 7, 2022

16 key takeaways from the writer and producer of Grey’s Anatomy

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  1. Know your television history. Look through similar shows that have been created. Understand why they succeeded or failed. Observe how the show changed over time. Identify key drivers, themes, and trends.
  2. Deconstruct an existing show. The best way to learn how to write…

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