FilmSkills – Screenwriting Master Course

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.

What You’ll Learn In Screenwriting Master Course?

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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