If you are a beginning screenwriter…
If you have never written a screenplay, but want to try…
If you have tried to write a screenplay, but never managed to finish…
If you have written a screenplay or two, but know they should never see the light of day…
Some recommendations for you at Screenwriting Master Class, the unique online writing resource founded two years ago by Tom Benedek and myself.
Tom and I are professional screenwriters. We have worked in the business collectively for over 50 years. There are some things you can only learn by writing projects in Hollywood. Our experience on the front line of the business is reflected in the courses we teach: Solid theories and proven practices grounded in the reality of working as a professional screenwriter.
If you are just starting out on your journey as a screenwriter, here are some SMC resources available to you:
Introduction to Screenwriting: Tom teaches this 10-week class that covers the fundamentals of screenwriting, a terrific way to lock down a solid foundation on the craft. The next session begins January 28, 2013. Go here for more information.
Craft: We offer several 1-week classes covering specific aspects of the screenwriting craft including Character Development Keys, Create a Compelling Protagonist, Story Summaries: From Loglines to Beat Sheets, and Pixar and the Craft of Storytelling. These classes not only provide valuable information and insider tips, they are also a great way for first-timers to dip their toe into the world of online education [which by the way is really great].
Network Hollywood: Marketing Your Script / Building Your Career: Tom leads this 10-day online career strategy workshop that includes incredible access to the insights of key industry insiders — managers, agents, writers, producers — through video interviews and live chat sessions. An excellent way to learn the ins-and-outs of what to do once you have written an original screenplay. The next session begins March 14, 2013. For more information, go here.
Core: Over the last 2 years, I have written and class-tested eight Core classes, each based on a fundamental screenwriting principle covering Character, Plot, Concept, Theme, Scene, Style, Dialogue, and Time. I won’t be offering them again as individual classes until July 2013, but you can sign up for The Core Package which enables you to take all eight classes on a self-paced basis — and a steep discount.
TV: Tom teaches two classes in TV writing. TV: How to Write a 1-Hour Spec Pilot and TV: Pilot Creation Workshop. These classes have proved to be quite popular, so if you are interested in nuts and bolts of TV writing, check them both out.
I will be featuring Screenwriting Master Class classes each day this week. Schedule:
Tuesday: If you are an intermediate screenwriter…
Wednesday: If you are an advanced screenwriter…
Thursday: If you are looking for writing workshops…
Friday: If you want to learn a comprehensive approach to screenwriting…
I truly believe in what we do at SMC, not only because of the ideas we teach, but also because Tom and I are hands-on mentors, providing extensive interaction and feedback to each participating writer, everything from teleconferences to online forum feedback, written notes to individual consults.
We also love what we do.
Tom and I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!
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