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Whether you're completely new to writing screenplays or you're an experienced screenwriter looking to add a new skill, Screenwriters University has a course for you, all from the comfort of your home! Click here to view the full course schedule >> Courses Starting This Week:  Mastering the Conventions of Horror Writing Instructor: Neal Stevens Horror has been one of the staples of film ever since the medium was invented. This genre is truly a writer’s medium: If you can present a new version of an old concept and scare us on the page, your script can sell. Plus, there is always room for innovation and creativity within the field. That’s why horror is a natural choice for many a screenwriter. Ten Weeks to Your Feature Film Instructor: Paul Peditto The world of the feature film is booming and you are gushing with ideas. This workshop will give you the tools to get the ideas out of your head and into a completed screenplay by introducing you to the methods that professional screenwriters use to write under deadlines. Writing Your Drama Pilot in Six Weeks Instructor: William Rabkin With the recent explosion of successful cable dramas and streaming, it’s now possible for writers without strong network connections to get producers to read and sometimes even buy their pilot scripts. In this workshop, you will learn the tools professional screenwriters use to finish high-quality scripts under deadlines. By the end, you will have completed and received professional feedback on a completed script for your drama pilot. How To Develop Psychological Backstories For Your Characters Instructor: Dr. Donna Dannenfelser Developing backstories for characters involves many decisions on the part of the writer. Whether your protagonist has a personality disorder, mental illness, or just a loveable quirk can make all the difference in selling your script. At the conclusion of this course you will have gone through the process of developing psychological backstories for your protagonist and supporting characters. Writing the Series Bible: Developing Your TV Series Instructor: Lynn Grant Beck A strong series bible is a crucial sales tool for your series. This workshop will help you get your TV series ready for an executive by developing your series premise, honing your pilot, and writing your series bible. Hate being tied to a schedule? Self-Paced Courses are Now Only $19.99>> EXPERT INSTRUCTORS | CONVENIENT ACCESS INVALUABLE FEEDBACK Script an Active Interest Media company 5720 Flatiron Parkway, Boulder, CO 80301 By the end of this workshop, you will have a first draft of a feature length screenplay. 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! June 18 - August 27 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. Script an Active Interest Media company 5720 Flatiron Parkway, Boulder, CO 80301

Get Certified and Start Making Money! This course will show you, step-by-step, how to write script coverage. We will cover key elements of screenwriting coverage, including analysis of structure, plot, characters, dialogue and genre through the eyes of a film executive. Whether you want to become a script reader, a story analyst, or just want to polish up your own script, a solid understanding of format and script structure will be essential. Writers put on a different hat after a script is written: revising a script is a different skill set than creating one. Gain firsthand insight into what story analysts must look for when reading a script and specifics as to what will prompt them to reject or consider a project for production. You will also learn what movie executives’ demand in a winning screenplay and how the story analyst’s role fits into this scenario. By the end of this workshop, you will receive a certification of completion of this course to assist you in getting work as a story analyst. Industry Standard Formatting Rules How to construct satisfying endings Dialogue do's and don'ts And more... Those looking to write script coverage Writers who want to become script readers or story analysts Screenwriters who are looking to polish up their script June 25 - August 20, 2020 LEARN MORE Instructor: Brian O'Malley B. O'Malley started reading scripts in 1994, at the literary agency Media Artists Group. In 1997, he went to work as for legendary B-movie maverick Roger Corman (Little Shop of Horrors, Death Race 2000, Rock and Roll High School), and in 1999 assembled a team of top-notch script readers and filmmakers to launch the script coverage service Screenplay Readers. Script an Active Interest Media company 5720 Flatiron Parkway, Boulder, CO 80301