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Writing Scripts 101 Level I (Self-Paced)
Unleash your creative potential and see your words come to life on the big screen, TV, or stage with Gotham Writers Workshop's Writing Scripts 101. Discover the essential techniques of dramatic writing and explore the exciting world of screenwriting, TV writing, and playwriting. Join us and embark on a thrilling journey into the art of storytelling.
6-Week TV Pilot Workshop
The New York Screenwriter's Lab @ Virtual Classroom
The design of the 6-Week NYSL TV Pilot Workshop is to not only help you. develop your script, but to develop you into a truly self-sufficient writer. Rather than serving up a cookie-cutter formula, our goal is to equip you with a solid grasp of the fundamentals of screenwriting, so when you get that next idea for TV show, you won’t need another class. By fundamentals we don’t mean what is most basic, but what is most essential....
TV Drama II
Learn how to turn your killer TV Pilot beat sheet into a compelling script with the help of successful writing partners from The Handmaid's Tale. Craft amazing outlines, write scenes that pack a punch, and gain the confidence to finish your pilot with flair in this eight-week Online TV Draft Writing Workshop. Prerequisites do apply.
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Pilot II: Finishing the Script
The New York Screenwriter's Lab
In this workshop, you will complete and/or refine your script. You will also receive feedback on your work EVERY week from the instructor AND the entire group. You will get the high level of personal attention that comes with small class size. You will be surrounded by a group of motivated peers. You will learn how to deal with the challenges that can present themselves at this stage of the writing process such as: Manipulating the pace &...
Screenwriting III: On-Going
The Barrow Group Acting School @ Live Online
This class is a continuation of II in which students continue to develop their feature scripts. Along with the weekly feedback session, students will also be given weekly reading and writing assignments. Prerequisites: Students must have completed Screenwriting II.
Writing for TV II
The Barrow Group Acting School @ Live Online
Learn the art of writing a compelling TV pilot in this immersive course at The Barrow Group Acting School. Discover how to navigate the specific challenges of the form, while embracing your creativity and bringing your story to life. Prerequisite: Writing for TV I.
Film Screenplay Intensive
The New York Screenwriter's Lab @ Virtual Classroom
This course will equip you with the knowledge, tools and techniques you'll need to write a feature length screenplay. Over the course of the workshop, we will explore: How to design captivating, multi-dimensional characters and avoid cliche How to apply the elements of dramatic structure to best bring out the essence of your unique story. How to create strong narrative and emotional drives in your script, and the difference between the two. The...
Short Form Screenwriting
Screenwriting is a specialized craft with its own set of dramatic writing principles. Film allows writers to tell stories in an infinite range of styles, from special effects-charged blockbusters to the intimate indie projects. In this 6-week class with screenwriter and playwright Melisa Annis, you will apply the concepts of character development, visual storytelling, theme, plot, and dialogue to your own original short film script. This class...
TV Comedy Pitching
You’ve worked hard to hone that super-fly pilot premise with hysterical characters, a compelling world, and an amazing pilot episode. So what’s next? A pitch meeting with a network exec, perhaps? Enter Natalie Gergely, Director of Development for Abominable Pictures and Former Manager of Development at Comedy Central and Nathan Varni, Director of Current Programming at Disney-ABC Television Group. In this three week Online comedy pitching class,...
Television Writing
Writing for television has the potential to be not only artistically satisfying, but lucrative as well—just ask Aaron Sorkin from "The Newsroom," Zakiyyah Alexander from "Grey's Anatomy,"or Joshua Allen from "Empire.". This class is your opportunity to learn the structure and language of television writing so you can work to join the ranks of these distinguished playwrights-turned-television writers. This class might be for you if you: Are a...
TV Dramedy 101
Unlock the secrets of writing captivating TV Dramedies like "Ted Lasso" and "Succession" with this one-day online workshop. Learn how to strike the perfect balance between humor and heart, create memorable characters, and develop compelling storylines. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, this class will equip you with the tools to craft your own irresistible dramatic comedies.
$115
Teen Screenwriting I (Ages 14-18)
The Barrow Group Acting School @ Virtual Classroom
The filmmaking process, whether for film, television, or online content, begins with writing a screenplay. In this online class, students will be introduced to the fundamental elements of screenwriting, including story structure, screenplay format, character creation, dialogue, and action writing. Through writing exercises, storytelling games and collaborative workshops, students will develop original ideas and complete one or more original short...
TV 101: TV Writing Fundamentals Seminar
Do you want to write for television, but don’t know where to start? Not to worry. Veteran TV writer Steven Peros will provide the foundation you need to begin your journey into the world of writing for the small screen. Steven has sold four pilots (to MTV and NBC-Universal, among others), and wrote for one of AMC’s first scripted series, (which won an Emmy!). In this one-day Online TV Writing Fundamentals Seminar, he’ll go over the types of...
$95
TV /Film Workshop
Meditative Writing @ Virtual Classroom
Want to workshop your entire TV pilot? Want to workshop half of your feature screenplay? Interested to find out how readers will experience your work? Each week we will workshop an entire pilot/pitch bible or half a screenplay. Each writer will get feedback on their script and will learn tools demonstrated in other writers' works. You will leave with a solid plan for rewriting or polishing your script. ...
Writing TV
A “learn by doing” class that takes you step-by-step through the TV pitching and writing process, moving you from idea to pages in four weeks. Three classes will be taught by Pilar Alessandra and will focus on creating and developing your series and pilot. One class will be taught by Carole Kirschner and will focus on selling, staffing and getting representation. Class 1: Series Overview / World and Characters Class 2: Pilot...
TV Writer’s Room Workshop
Ever fantasized about working in a Hollywood studio writer’s room or wondered what it would be like to craft the next big HBO series with your fellow scribes? Or maybe you’ve just gotten that first staffing gig and want to set yourself up for success. In this one-day Online TV Writer’s Room Workshop, you’ll learn about room hierarchy and etiquette, how showrunners work, the creative games staff writers play & how they squeeze the best...
$225
My Safe & Easy Writing
In this comprehensive course, Gunnar will walk you through the steps of creating a series that highlights your comedic voice. He will also ensure your pilot is suitably structured for network and streaming broadcast. Multi-camera shows are not written the same as single-camera shows. Gunnar is one of the few writing coaches in Hollywood who can explain the difference and help guide you in both formats. New writers and experienced writers will benefit...
TV and Screenwriting Representation
Do you have that killer pilot or movie script that’s dying to be sold but you have no idea how to get it to the right person? The best way to get a manager is to know one. Enter Chad Snopek, manager of Mark Friedman (Executive Producer, Fox’s “Wayward Pines”) and producer, to take you through the process of finding literary representation. In this Online TV and Screenwriter Representation workshop, Chad will give you an overview of the...
$225
TV & Screenwriting Alchemy
Master the craft without losing the art. Learn how to turn any pages into a great script. In this workshop, we focus on you: your mind, your story, and your goals. Through this approach, we aim to turn the average into the extraordinary. By focusing on the way you approach the page, you will build a set of tools that can be applied to every script you ever write. Every week you will discover and practice new tools for building story...
TV: Character Driven Stories
You’ve got a story, outline or 1 pager for a TV Show or feature. You know your characters in and out, but now you have to write compelling, dramatic, hilarious, true scenes! In this one-day Online Bringing TV Characters To Life workshop “Transparent” and “I Love Dick” Consulting Producer Brett Paesel, helps you break down your script into 5 essential movements, a unique form of structure. In this capacity, she assists directors and writers...
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