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Push the Boundaries of Imagination Science fiction and fantasy films push the boundaries of the imagination to another realm where anything in this world, other worlds, or even the entire universe can exist. The sky is, in fact, not even close to the limit! Writing the science fiction/fantasy screenplay requires creating a world and population in which the reader will curiously and excitedly take the leap of faith with the writer, and not only believe and understand what is actually occurring, but care about it. The science fiction/fantasy script that will grab the film executives’ attention should contain more than magical and fantastical elements, characters who can perform wizardry, or anticipated CGI. The writer’s goal, your goal, is to have the reader suspend disbelief and not get stuck on unnecessary stumbling blocks. Your goal as the writer is to go beyond derivative. Go beyond stereotypical characters and create a compelling screenplay! How to use genre conventions to enhance your story. How to create characters your audience is invested in. Ways to use structure to create satisfying payoffs. Ways to build a strong premise. How to make the impossible probable! and much more!  "The feedback on the assignments was very helpful and allowed students to think about all of the questions one must ask when working with film. I very much enjoyed this course."  "If you want to learn the basics of writing Sci-Fi, this course is a must."  Hurry, Course Starts Tomorrow! July 9 - August 6, 2020 LEARN MORE! Instructor: Neal Stevens Neal Marshall Stevens has been writing for motion pictures and television for over twenty-five years. He began his career working for Laurel Entertainment starting in 1988, for which he wrote multiple episodes of the syndicated anthology series, MONSTERS, as well as serving as that show’s creative consultant/story editor. Privacy Policy Script an Active Interest Media company 5720 Flatiron Parkway, Boulder, CO 80301

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:  Introduction to Playwriting Instructor: Paul Peditto There are few feelings more exciting than sitting in the back of a dark theatre watching live actors perform your words, while an audience laughs and cries or even shifts uncomfortably in their seats. Whether you’ve never written anything before, you’re experienced in another kind of writing, or you’re a playwright looking to sharpen your skills, this course offers clear, step-by-step guidance in the basics. The Nitty Gritty of Spec Scripts: Writing Strong Action and Dialogue Instructor: Dave Trottier This one-week intensive workshop focuses on the specifics of writing compelling action (description) and dialogue. At the end of this course, your expert instructor, Dave Trottier, will evaluate five pages of your spec script! Writing the Sci-Fi/Fantasy Screenplay Instructor: Neal Stevens Science fiction and fantasy films push the boundaries of the imagination to another realm where anything in this world, other worlds, or even the entire universe can exist. This course will show you how to go beyond derivative, go beyond stereotypical characters, and create a compelling screenplay! Upcoming Webinar:  The First Five Pages: How to Hook Your Reader Instructor: Jon James Miller July 16, 1:00 PM PDT Today, over 80,000 original screenplays are written every year by aspiring scribes looking to break into show business. To have any chance of being bought and produced, the first five pages have to be better than good—they have to be fantastic as well as authentic. This webinar demystifies the process of creating an exciting and utterly irresistible first five pages of screen time. Hate being tied to a schedule? Self-Paced Courses are Now Only $19.99>> EXPERT INSTRUCTORS | CONVENIENT ACCESS INVALUABLE FEEDBACK  Privacy Policy Script an Active Interest Media company 5720 Flatiron Parkway, Boulder, CO 80301