Maria Jacquemetton, a writer on the AMC hit series "Mad Men," will teach a TV writing workshop at UH Oct. 6-7.

The class gives an overview of writing on a television staff and provides students with an in-depth examination of writing an episode for a one-hour or half-hour television series. Day one, writers participate in a pitch workshop and receive specific feedback on their ideas. Day two is a comprehensive discussion and illustration of the story break process. The goal is for attendees to leave with a solid pitch for a viable TV series spec episode and clear direction in how to structure, outline and write the teleplay.

Jacquemetton has worked at major Hollywood studios including Paramount, Universal and Sony.

With her writing partner, André Jacquemetton, Jacquemetton has written for such well-known television shows as "Star Trek" and "Baywatch." The Jacquemettons developed the original Hawai'i-based pilot "Almost Paradise." Although they're often on the Mainland for work, the Jacquemettons consider O`ahu their home.

Writing for Television - Get Started and Go!

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 6-7

UHM Krauss 012 (Yukiyoshi Room)

Price: $175