Screenwriters University

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Hurry, Course Starts Tomorrow! Do you have a great core idea for your story, but find yourself struggling with adding depth, structure, and arc to your concept? Developing your premise is no easy task, but once you have the essential elements pieced together, your story can truly become great. This course will examine plotting a screenplay from premise to story. You'll learn how to take your screenplay from the early stages of building an idea into a full story. You'll learn how to structure the story to keep tension and investment high in the audience and consider how to build not only structure but texture in the world of your film. How to use—and go beyond—3-Act structure How the scene is the essential unit of film storytelling, and how each scene contains its own arc How a writer builds not just structure but the texture of story and world The importance of making unexpected moves to keep the writer surprised and invested as much as the audience "A great course and a great lecturer and loved the feedback. Very helpful!"  "I have found this class to be very enlightening and I recommend it to anyone who is serious about becoming a better screenwriter." "As I have started the process of writing a screenplay I have found that planning is everything. This class has helped me to line-out my ideas exposing any holes in my story idea. I learned that squaring away my ideas in a complete outline allows me to sit down and sort out issues before I get caught in the middle of writing my dialogue." Starts This Week! May 28 - June 25 LEARN MORE Instructor: George Yanok George Yanok has written for television variety series, situation comedies, hour dramas and motion pictures. Nominated numerous times, he has won two Emmys and the Writer’s Guild of America Award.  Privacy Policy Script an Active Interest Media company 5720 Flatiron Parkway, Boulder, CO 80301 Active Interest Media, 5720 Flatiron Parkway, Boulder, CO 80301, USA

Hurry, Course Starts Thursday! If you have been itching to have that first draft finished and in your hands, this course can help you get it done in a timely manner. If you have been sitting on an idea for a feature film, this is your chance to complete a draft of your screenplay in just ten weeks, with expert feedback every step of the way. From 'idea' to 'act three' you will draft your entire feature film in a weekly, organized fashion alongside other students. Whether you have finished a dozen screenplays or are working on your first, this workshop will give you what you need to get you writing and keep you on track to finish your script. Don’t waste your time with wrong turns that could eat up weeks or months. The expert guidance offered in this course will help you see the big picture of your story even while you are deep in the trenches of writing. By the end of this workshop, you will have a first draft of a feature length screenplay. How to develop a strong premise that helps you define story arc and beats. How to write a simple treatment that’ll keep you on track throughout your journey. How to have a clear Outer Desire and Inner Desire for your Protagonist. How to exploit genre to find well-worn paths — while still surprising your audience. Screenwriters looking to complete a first draft in a short amount of time.  Screenwriters looking to put together a writing schedule. Screenwriters looking to mold their ideas into a well organized and developed story. "Definitely a must for writers who want to learn how to complete first drafts in a short amount of time." "With Paul’s notes and class supplements, I succeeded in developing a script for the class and a writing plan for after the class. I’d definitely recommend the class." "Paul was fantastic and responded to assignments quickly. His notes were helpful and detailed. The course was easy to understand and very helpful. I appreciate it very much so." Starts This Week! May 28 - August 6 LEARN MORE Instructor: Paul Peditto Paul Peditto is an award-winning screenwriter and director. His low-budget film Jane Doe starring Calista Flockhart won Best Feature at the New York Independent Film & Video Festival. Six of his screenplays have been optioned including Crossroaders to Haft Entertainment (Emma, Dead Poets Society). He recently wrote and produced the micro-budget feature Chat, currently being distributed by SG Global Media. | Privacy Policy Script an Active Interest Media company 5720 Flatiron Parkway, Boulder, CO 80301 Active Interest Media, 5720 Flatiron Parkway, Boulder, CO 80301, USA