Writing WebSeries

AgentSparkle · 02-20-2013, 04:20 AM

Hello!

What do you know about webseries?

I'm trying to write one, and I started hunting some down for examples, but the well-done scripted ones (ie: not vlogs, and decently proffessional; high-production value) seem to be very all-over-the-board. Like so:

Neil's Puppet Dreams - Really cute and self-contained, but seems more like comedy sketches.

The Divine - Not really self-contained, seems more like a feature film broken up into pieces.

I'm having a bit of difficulty getting my hands on the original Sanctuary webisodes, I think there are 8 episodes total? I don't recall :P

But, YES.

I want my webseries to be like a tv series in short bursts - self-contained episodes, tells a story. Each episode is around 15 pages long - is that too much? Should I do them shorter? And how many episodes?

There doesn't really seem to be any sort of standard for web series.

What are your opinions? Thoughts?
Short seasons, 6-8 episodes? Or more, like 12-15? Or more than that, even?

MrJayVee · 02-20-2013, 12:50 PM

I did a web series a few years ago. Created it, wrote it. Then found a guy who wanted to produce/direct. He pulled it all together and we had a lot of fun casting, shooting, etc. Hard work but FUN (at least for me).

We "aired" about 7 episodes (there were one or two more eps that were shot, but never edited and, therefore, never posted). We got some views and we got some good comments/reviews, but it never really took off. C'est la vie.

If you're gonna do something, do it because you enjoy the creative process. If it's a big hit, then great. But if not, well, at least you had some fun. And at the end of the day, if you're not having a good time, WHY ARE YOU EVEN DOING IT?

Feel free to check out the first few episodes of my show...

Episode 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXO7xc4ia-g

Episode 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFlha6DLO98

Episode 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6LkSe-i6aA

AgentSparkle · 02-21-2013, 01:40 AM

Oh dear no, I absolutely love it. I LOVE writing webseries. I just want a little more information on what's out there, and peoples opinions on season and length formatting.

sharpyetblunt · 02-28-2013, 12:53 AM

There are no rules. Do whatever suits your story best.

Celia Cyanide · 02-28-2013, 06:42 AM

Do you know what you want to do with it exactly? The only rules you will really have will come from the site that is hosting.

02-20-2013, 04:20 AM	#1
AgentSparkle I am a bucket. Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 78	Writing WebSeries Hello! What do you know about webseries? I'm trying to write one, and I started hunting some down for examples, but the well-done scripted ones (ie: not vlogs, and decently proffessional; high-production value) seem to be very all-over-the-board. Like so: Neil's Puppet Dreams - Really cute and self-contained, but seems more like comedy sketches. The Divine - Not really self-contained, seems more like a feature film broken up into pieces. I'm having a bit of difficulty getting my hands on the original Sanctuary webisodes, I think there are 8 episodes total? I don't recall :P But, YES. I want my webseries to be like a tv series in short bursts - self-contained episodes, tells a story. Each episode is around 15 pages long - is that too much? Should I do them shorter? And how many episodes? There doesn't really seem to be any sort of standard for web series. What are your opinions? Thoughts? Short seasons, 6-8 episodes? Or more, like 12-15? Or more than that, even?

02-20-2013, 12:50 PM	#2
MrJayVee Pro scribe Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 220	Web-series... I did a web series a few years ago. Created it, wrote it. Then found a guy who wanted to produce/direct. He pulled it all together and we had a lot of fun casting, shooting, etc. Hard work but FUN (at least for me). We "aired" about 7 episodes (there were one or two more eps that were shot, but never edited and, therefore, never posted). We got some views and we got some good comments/reviews, but it never really took off. C'est la vie. If you're gonna do something, do it because you enjoy the creative process. If it's a big hit, then great. But if not, well, at least you had some fun. And at the end of the day, if you're not having a good time, WHY ARE YOU EVEN DOING IT? Feel free to check out the first few episodes of my show... Episode 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXO7xc4ia-g Episode 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFlha6DLO98 Episode 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6LkSe-i6aA __________________ Come visit me at http://JimVinesTheWriter.com

02-28-2013, 06:42 AM	#5
Celia Cyanide Joker Groupie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: probably watching DARK KNIGHT Posts: 12,097	Do you know what you want to do with it exactly? The only rules you will really have will come from the site that is hosting. __________________ My feature film WHY AM I IN A BOX? is now online! I wrote, directed, and acted in it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzglH...ature=youtu.be my IMDB page: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2097751/ Follow me on twitter: http://twitter.com/rachelgrubb add me on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/celiacyanide

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02-21-2013, 01:40 AM	#3
AgentSparkle I am a bucket. Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 78	Oh dear no, I absolutely love it. I LOVE writing webseries. I just want a little more information on what's out there, and peoples opinions on season and length formatting.

02-28-2013, 12:53 AM	#4
sharpyetblunt figuring it all out Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 64	There are no rules. Do whatever suits your story best.