Spec Shop

Your favorite show. Your Script.

Get under the hood of what’s on tv

A full 6-week group workshop to help you break down, understand and write an episode of an existing television show. The closest thing to being in the room.

No sessions available!

"Lighthouse has proved invaluable to me as a writer."

Claire Thomas
Writer/Director
"One of David’s strong points is helping the writer identify what’s working in the script and suggesting ways to make those elements even stronger. With this focus, some of the weak points seem to get fixed too."

Mark Alan Furney
Screenwriter
"I’ve become a better writer after learning new tools and processes that I can apply to any script in the future."

Genie Leslie
Feature Writer
“He has never imposed his own tastes or preferences on my work, and every session has yielded a far more dialed-in, polished, and impactful FINAL draft.”

Madison Hatfield
Writer/Filmmaker
"I won’t hesitate to use David in the future. His insights are always thoughtful and valuable."

Martyn Ellington
Writer
“Thanks to David’s fresh and keen eyes, I was able to make adjustments throughout the script for the third act to culminate effectively, as well as fine-tune key relationships and motivations.”

Lee Ann Kurr
Writer/Director
"Each session refines my projects in new and exciting ways - richer, more dynamic characters, stronger emotional stakes, and a tighter, more economic script on the page."

Claire Thomas
Writer/Director
"There was a part of a final showdown scene that was a bit flat. David helped me see that the fix might be in a better setup in a scene about 12 pages earlier. With that fix, the showdown worked much better."

Mark Alan Furney
Screenwriter
"After the Idea Incubator, I’m better prepared for choosing and developing the next script idea."

Genie Leslie
Feature Writer
"Following his notes one of our scripts was considered by HULU and SKY and is currently in the hands of an Emmy-nominated producer. I won’t hesitate to use David in the future."

Martyn Ellington
Writer
"I always look forward to my Read & Call with David!"

Claire Thomas
Writer/Director
"The best thing I can say is that he helped me want to keep trying."

Mark Alan Furney
Screenwriter
"I both appreciate and envy his ability to give specific, clear, and actionable feedback that enhances the story I am trying to tell in my own unique tone and style."

Madison Hatfield
Writer/Filmmaker
"Now, I have a process for rewriting that focuses on one thing at a time, allowing me to really dig in on each pass."

Genie Leslie
Feature Writer

Write the episode you wish to see

Spec Shop offers a comprehensive six-week journey into the world of television scriptwriting, accommodating up to 8 participants in a group-based, interactive online setting.

Each 1 hour 45 minute session is designed to take you from being a fan to creating a spec script that resonates with the essence of your chosen show.

With a blend of lectures, peer discussions, and practical writing assignments, the course emphasizes understanding, synthesizing, and innovating within the framework of existing TV shows.

No prior experience is required—just bring your love for television and a willingness to dive into the craft of screenwriting.

By the end of the course, participants will have a finished spec script draft, marking a significant step forward in their screenwriting aspirations.

Your favorite show. Your Script.

Spec shop

"Lighthouse has proved invaluable to me as a writer."

"One of David’s strong points is helping the writer identify what’s working in the script and suggesting ways to make those elements even stronger. With this focus, some of the weak points seem to get fixed too."

"I’ve become a better writer after learning new tools and processes that I can apply to any script in the future."

“He has never imposed his own tastes or preferences on my work, and every session has yielded a far more dialed-in, polished, and impactful FINAL draft.”

"I won’t hesitate to use David in the future. His insights are always thoughtful and valuable."

“Thanks to David’s fresh and keen eyes, I was able to make adjustments throughout the script for the third act to culminate effectively, as well as fine-tune key relationships and motivations.”

"Each session refines my projects in new and exciting ways - richer, more dynamic characters, stronger emotional stakes, and a tighter, more economic script on the page."

"There was a part of a final showdown scene that was a bit flat. David helped me see that the fix might be in a better setup in a scene about 12 pages earlier. With that fix, the showdown worked much better."

"After the Idea Incubator, I’m better prepared for choosing and developing the next script idea."

"Following his notes one of our scripts was considered by HULU and SKY and is currently in the hands of an Emmy-nominated producer. I won’t hesitate to use David in the future."

"I always look forward to my Read & Call with David!"

"The best thing I can say is that he helped me want to keep trying."

"I both appreciate and envy his ability to give specific, clear, and actionable feedback that enhances the story I am trying to tell in my own unique tone and style."

"Now, I have a process for rewriting that focuses on one thing at a time, allowing me to really dig in on each pass."