Screenwriting Master Course Information
A great movie is made from a great script. No matter how big the budget, how engaging the performances, or how spectacular the visual effects, a poorly-written script erodes the foundation of the movie before you even start to shoot it.
In the Professional Screenwriting Course, you will learn the step-by-step process of writing a script from top Hollywood writers. From the very beginning stages of developing a marketable idea, creating dynamic characters, understanding story structure, and finally learning how to market your script. You will gain all the tools you need to write a professional Hollywood screenplay.
Here’s what you’ll learn
In this 25-lesson course, working Hollywood screenwriters methodically guide you though the screenwriting process, from developing an idea through optioning your screenplay to an agent. This course is organized into three sections:
Section 1: Story Structure – this series of lessons focuses on how to build and structure the story, manage subplots, and how to address story pacing issues. The lessons include:
- Beginning the Writing Process
- Working with a Writing Partner
- Finding Story Ideas and Inspiration
- Developing a Marketable Idea
- Story Formats
- The 7 Plot Types
- The Implications of Genre
- The Three Act Structure
- A-Story and Subplots
- Techniques to Improve Story Pacing
- Techniques to Engage the Audience
Section 2: Character Development – this series of lessons guides you through the process of creating believable characters, developing strong backstories, and writing convincing dialogue. The lessons include:
- Creating the Protagonist
- Creating the Antagonist
- Conflict Types
- How to Write Memorable Supporting Characters
- Understanding Character Archetypes
- Designing Personality and Building Backstory
- How to Write Natural Dialogue
Section 3: The writing process – In this section, learn how to approach the writing process, from outline to rewrites. The lessons include:
- Title, Theme, and Log Lines
- How to Write a Treatment and Outline
- How to Format a Screenplay
- How to Write the First Draft
- Techniques for Rewriting and Refining Your Script
- How to Market Your Script to Producers and Agents
- Your Screenplay and the Real World
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