How to Write a Vertical Series in 10 Days
Learn how to write a vertical series that sells from a produced writer with a #1 vertical series "THE BLIND BRIDE OF THE SCARRED MAFIA BOSS" on VIGLOO.
Write fast. Hook hard. Get watched.
How to Write a Vertical Series in 10 Days is a step-by-step system for crafting commercial micro-dramas: 1–2 minute episodes, 40–90 episodes total, designed for phone-first platforms. The book combines craft, business, and workflow so you can deliver professional materials quickly and consistently.
Who it’s for: screenwriters, producers, and creators who want a clear, repeatable path to develop vertical series that feel cinematic, retain viewers, and meet production needs.
The goal is simple: turn a marketable concept into a finished vertical series package in ten days, without sacrificing story or craft.
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Empowering writers to craft high-concept, market-ready scripts and connect directly with producers, execs, and buyers through hands-on training and insider access.
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Vertical Expert Feedback
Wondering if your vertical sample is ready?
Get expert notes by a vertical series specialist and bestselling author, Isabel Dréan. Actionable notes on story, pacing, and cliffhangers for your first 10 episodes.
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SCREENWRITER
5 MOVIES PRODUCED OVER 18 MONTHS
From heartfelt romcoms to edge-of-your-seat thrillers, I craft market-ready, audience-driven stories that resonate with buyers and viewers alike.
VERTICAL EXPERT & LEAD WRITER
2 Productions in Post • Leading the Future of Storytelling
Pioneering the world of vertical microdramas with two decades of storytelling innovation and deep industry insight into this rapidly growing market.
INDUSTRY CONNECTOR Founder of THE HUB (1,000+ Creatives)
Curator of a whatsapp collective bringing together Oscar® winners, Emmy® nominees, leading producers, and emerging talent — fostering collaboration, partnerships, and greenlight opportunities.
Masterclasses • Bootcamps • 1:1 Strategy
Empowering writers to craft high-concept, market-ready scripts and connect directly with producers, execs, and buyers through hands-on training and insider access.
Available Market-Ready Scripts
I have a collection of commercial, producer-friendly specs ready for the market, each designed to deliver on high-concept, audience-driven storytelling while staying true to my unique voice and creative perspective. I’m also available for Open Writing Assignments — from Romance to Horror, I thrive on exploring diverse genres and crafting stories that resonate with both buyers and viewers.
To view my current portfolio, please email me at me@isabeldrean.com
Holiday/Romance/Mystery
Romance/Destination
Holiday/Romance
PASSION PROJECT
Love Letter to Laos
Top 7% Nicholl Fellowship
LOGLINE: When a world adventurer settles in Laos to open the first bookshop after the communist era, she soon befriends a local teenage boy with a deep love of books. But when his family pushes her to become his guardian, she is faced with a dilemma that could change their lives forever.
Based on my own experience.
The tone is pitch-perfect. The suspense and intrigue will have you turn the page with anticipation. The intensity has a constant build throughout.
QUARTER FINALIST NICHOLL FELLOWSHIP - 2015 - THE WIFE OF FRANK B.
CHRISTMAS MOVIES
5 Movies Produced
As a Canadian screenwriter, Isabel has made a significant impact in the Christmas movie genre, with an impressive accomplishment of five screenplays going into production within an 18-month span. Her journey reflects not only her adaptability and narrative expertise but also her ability to infuse a distinctive charm into the world of holiday films.
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