Yes, they actually use the same system I use for my weekly syllabus. They take the script, assign colors to each character’s lines, create a timeline, then lay it out like a master schedule. It turns a chaotic text into a visual roadmap, just like my color‑coded lesson plans. If you’re going to do that, start by marking the beats, then label each beat with a distinct hue, and finally align everything on a timeline—easy to see where the drama peaks and where the downtime should be. That way you can keep your energy focused and avoid any last‑minute surprises.

Great, let’s start by sketching a simple weekly grid. First, list the key milestones—research, drafting, revision, final polish. Then assign a color to each phase—blue for research, green for drafting, yellow for review, red for final edits. Next, plot those colors onto a timeline, one color per week, so you can see the peaks and valleys. Finally, add a brief bullet for each week’s main task; keep it short so the plan stays clear and tight. That way, when the workload spikes, you’ll already know which color to focus on.

Nice outline—just add a quick buffer week at the end or an optional “spare day” in each week for unexpected tasks, and make sure every color block has a hard deadline in your calendar. That way you’ll see the peaks and valleys before the drama hits and stay on schedule.