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Why Now?

Vertical dramas are a specific format with specific rules. This guide breaks down what the platforms respond to, and how to write for the medium.

What You’ll Get 

A clear breakdown of what vertical dramas are, and what separates them from traditional film and TV storytelling  

The core writing principles behind high-retention vertical dramas, so you can build episodes that actually hook  

A simple roadmap to shape your idea into a vertical drama you can write quickly, and move toward production with clarity 

Who It’s For

This is for you if you’re a writer, actor, director, or content creator who wants to get in the game with vertical dramas. If you’ve been watching vertical dramas take off and thinking, “I need to understand this world,” this guide will give you a clear starting point and a real way in.

What creatives are saying:

E. Monique Floyd

Producer, Swagger - Apple TV+

As someone who’s been in the entertainment industry for 30 years, I was honestly blown away by how much I enjoyed this vertical drama guide. It felt like both an incredible refresher and a powerful reminder that I’m STILL that chic.

The guide was informative, motivating, and genuinely inspiring. It helped reconnect me to the value of all the knowledge, resources, and relationships I’ve built throughout my career, and reminded me that there are still exciting new spaces to explore and create in.

I walked away energized, creatively fired up, and truly motivated to go for it. Such a valuable experience.

Why learn from Nicki?

I’m not teaching this from the outside. Through my partnership with Mansa, I’ve gotten a clear view into what vertical drama platforms are actually looking for, what makes projects move forward, and what gets ignored. This guide is the streamlined version of that insider understanding, translated into writing steps you can use.

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