In this one-hour seminar, produced screenwriter and digital visionary Isabel Dréan demystifies the craft, structure, and business of vertical series, drawing directly from her #1 VIGLOO series The Blind Bride of the Scarred Mafia Boss and her proven system, How to Write a Vertical Series in 10 Days.
Date: March 7th
Time: 18:00
Room: Streamed online only
Designed for phone-first platforms, vertical dramas require a radically different approach to pacing, structure, and viewer retention. Isabel breaks down how to create cinematic, binge-worthy stories in 1–2 minute episodes, without sacrificing character, emotion, or craft.
This session walks writers through the core principles behind commercially successful micro-dramas: how to generate a marketable concept, build addictive hooks, structure 40–90 episode arcs, and write fast without burning out. Isabel also addresses the realities of production and platforms, helping writers understand what buyers actually need—and how to deliver it.
Blending storytelling, workflow, and industry insight, this seminar offers a clear, repeatable path for writers ready to enter the vertical drama space with confidence.
You’ll learn:
- What makes vertical drama fundamentally different from film and TV
- How to design hooks that stop the scroll and retain viewers
- The anatomy of a successful 1–2 minute episode
- How to structure a full vertical season (40–90 episodes)
- A practical 10-day workflow to take a concept to a complete series package
Who it’s for:
Screenwriters, producers, and creators looking to break into vertical storytelling with a professional, market-ready approach.
Outcome:
Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how to start their vertical drama journey, and the tools to write fast, smart, and for today’s global platforms.
Speakers In This Session
Isabel Drean // Screenwriter and Digital Visionary
After beginning her career in horror and psychological thrillers, Isabel pivoted to holiday films, with five Christmas features produced in just 18 months, including Secret Santa, Christmas Beneath the Stars, and The Holiday Swap. Isabel is now known as being an expert in Vertical Drama.
