Help Center

Answers to common questions about getting started, plans and billing, and how TV Pilot Builder® works.

Getting started

• What is TV Pilot Builder®?
• Is it really free?
• How do I create a new project?
• What is Beacon Point / the sample project?
• Do I have to use story theory or templates?
• What are Deep Dives?
• What does the New Project wizard ask for?
• Can I change my New Project wizard answers later?
• What’s the difference between a pilot template and a genre?
• What is the "Take the tour" link?

Plans & billing

• What’s the difference between Free and Pro?
• How do I upgrade to Pro?
• How do I manage, change, or cancel my Pro subscription?
• What happens to my pilots if I go back to Free?
• How do I share a project with someone?
• Why do I have Pro access without paying?
• Can I switch between monthly and yearly billing?
• If I upgrade to Pro, do my locked pilots unlock right away?
• Does Pro renew automatically?

About

• Do I need WritersRoom Pro®?
• Which should I use — TV Pilot Builder® or WritersRoom Pro®?
• How many pilots can I build?
• How do I get help or contact support?
• What's on the Copyright & Credits page?
• Is there a mobile app?
• Are the templates and frameworks based on real screenwriting theory?