Learn the fundamentals of screenwriting from a screenwriter & producer.
This hands-on workshop will guide beginning and intermediate screenwriters through the process of what it takes to craft a professional grade screenplay or TV pilot, covering the idea, pitch, story, structure, scenes, and dialogue. We’ll also examine methods for adapting fiction and non-fiction, and discuss strategies for promoting and marketing your screenplay or series idea.
Live video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it).
In this workshop you’ll learn:
- Developing an Idea for the Screen
- Structure & Plot
- Crafting Scenes
- Writing Actor-worthy Dialogue
- Pitching & Promoting your Work
Time requirements
- Some reading and prep for session 2; none for session 1.
Materials
- All reading materials will be provided.
Who should take this workshop?
- This workshop is designed for the beginning or intermediate screenwriter.
If you need an accommodation for this workshop, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.