Writing an Episodic Project in WriterDuet
Creating episodic projects for TV dramas, single/multi-cam sitcoms, and beyond is seamless in WriterDuet when you centralize your work into one master project.
This article will walk you through a clear workflow for building, organizing, and exporting an episodic series within a single WriterDuet project.
Episodic Workflow Tutorial Video
Step 1: Create a New Project
Start by creating a centralized project for your series.
- Navigate to File > New Project
- Choose your initial template:
- Screenplay - ideal for TV dramas
- Single-Cam Sitcom or Multi-Cam Sitcom - tailored for different comedic formats
- Name your first document something meaningful (e.g., “Pilot” or "Ep 1")
💡 You can always change templates and rename documents later.
Step 2: Add Documents for Each Episode
Ensure each episode has its own script document and title page for ease of exporting/printing.
- Open the Project widget
- Depending on your layout, select the Project icon in the left sidebar or the Project Documents tab in the right widget panel.
- Select Add Document
- Add a script document for each episode (e.g., “Ep 2,” “Ep 3”)
- Add a title page document for each episode as needed (e.g., “Title Page - Ep 2," "TP Ep 3")
➕ Note: Adding multiple documents to a project requires a paid subscription.
Step 3: Organize Documents with Folders
For clean project structure and easier navigation, group episode-specific documents into folders.
- Right-click the desired episode document (e.g., “Pilot”) and select Move to Folder
- Type to create a new folder or select an existing one
- Select Move to Folder
- Move all other related documents (e.g., title pages, outlines) into the appropriate folder
- Repeat for all episodes
🗂️ You can move documents out of folders and into other folders, as desired.
Step 4: Create and Organize Resources
Consider adding the following supplementary documents to compartmentalize your thoughts and aid your creative process:
- Episode Outline
- Character Breakdowns
- Series Bible
- Research or Notes
✍️ Use the Notes template for non-script documents, and move these files into a folder named "Resources" or something similar for quick access.
Step 5: Export Multiple Episodes
Once your episodes and materials are organized, you can export one episode or all episodes into a single PDF.
- Select File > Export
- Double-click or drag documents to Include or Do Not Include in the export and drag documents to rearrange the order
- For instance, if you're needing to export/print Episode 2, drag "Title Page - Ep 2" and "Ep 2" to the Include section.
- Select Export to generate a PDF and print from your device, as needed
🖨️ This feature is especially useful for sharing pitch packets, submissions, or production drafts.