From concept to polish
There are no rules to writing a screenplay; however, passion without structure will only lead to confusion, and structure without passion, can only ever lead to formulaic writing.
There are few terms in the English language more hotly debated than “Three-Act Structure.” The problem is that when story structure is taught by story analysts they often misinterpret structure as “plotting.”
It isn’t. True story structure refers to the DNA of your protagonist's transformation - it is a guide through a series of experiences that leads your protagonist to some kind of transformed state - and within that framework, anything is possible. Anything.
The 90-Day Screenplay™ helps you to unlock the story within by guiding you through a process of marrying the wildness of your imagination to the rigor of structure.
You have a unique point of view and a desire to tell your story in an original way. The 90-Day Screenplay™ is where you make your dream a reality. Come bring your passion, your curiosity, your wisdom. Join The 90-Day Screenplay™ and write the movie you've always dreamed of seeing.
Many screenwriting workshops offer guidance to the completion of an outline or a draft of your First Act. The 90-Day Screenplay™ is a week by week guide through the process of developing your premise, clarifying your logline, allowing an outline to emerge, getting the first draft down quickly and finally rewriting your work in preparation for submission to agents and producers.
The 90-Day Screenplay™ is for screenwriters who are serious about filmmaking and ready to take their work to the next level.
About the workshop
Live on Zoom
We meet once a week in a LIVE Zoom call for 14 straight weeks. The workshop combines craft lessons, screening clips from various films, and stream-of-consciousness writing exercises to illustrate story principles.
Watch the class anytime
You are not required to take the workshop live. Many screenwriters have day jobs or commitments during class hours, or sometimes life just gets in the way, therefore all of our sessions are recorded and are available for three weeks, respectively.
Q & A
Every workshop ends with a review of your homework, followed by a Q&A where I answer all of your questions. This is a time to gain clarity on the principles discussed. The goal is leave each session with a basic confidence in where you are heading for that week.
Daily letters
Every morning a daily letter lands in your inbox. The letters were developed over the course of several years, and are a day-by-day guide through the process. Writers often comment on the synchronicity of the letters — on how they seem to meet you right where you are. While the letters focus on craft, they are also a response to the uncanny uniformity of experience shared by the many writers who have taken the 90-day journey before you.
Group forum
The group forum is where you connect with your fellow classmates to share your experiences, hold yourself accountable, and take part in the daily discussion topics. Over the course of 90 days we discover that we're not alone - that our private struggles are universal and often provide clues into the world of our story.
