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“The best way to learn anything is to DO it,” says instructor Kate Montgomery. “In this fun, informative 3-session boot camp, you’ll throw yourself into the process right away. With an interactive mix of lecture, discussion, screenings, and group and individual writing exercises, you’ll learn and apply the basics of professional screenwriting."
During class, along with story structure and screenplay format, we’ll focus on the essentials that set a great script apart:
- How to hook your audience right away
- The difference between a good scene and a great scene
- How to use layered, unpredictable characters to drive a strong story
- The essential role of subplots and supporting characters
- The need for Set Ups & Pay offs, Surprises & Cliffhangers
- Crafting dialogue that feels natural and moves the story forward
- How to make a TV series “binge-worthy”
- How to get your script read, even if you don’t have an agent
In a lively and encouraging online environment, you’ll experience the fun of crafting characters on the fly and what it's like to “spit-ball” in a “writer’s room”. You’ll also learn how to kick-start your screenwriting practice by setting and meeting your writing goals, with some tricks to help you stay inspired along the way.
*This class provides course materials you can keep to reference later, and students are eligible for a significant student discount on FinalDraft software, which is widely recognized as the industry standard.
About The Writing Salon's Online Zoom Classes
You will be able to participate in live class meetings via Zoom videoconference. To attend classes, you'll need a phone, tablet or computer and access to the internet. You can participate in the class from wherever you'd like, whether on your living room couch or in your office. Before your class meets, you'll receive an email from The Writing Salon with more information about Zoom and your remote class. If you have any questions about remote learning, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at hello@writingsalons.com.