Screenwriting 101 Workshop

If you’re interested in breaking into the screenwriting industry — are a novice unsure of where to start or a seasoned screenwriter looking to hone their skills the Write Like A Pro Screenwriting Workshops are for you!

Screenwriting 101 Workshop

Screenwriting 101   |   Price: $129   |   Offered every 2nd & 4th Saturday

Time: 10AM – 2PM

Have you dreamed of seeing your work on the BIG screen?  If you have lots of ideas for a great screen play but are not sure where to start the Scriptwriting 101 workshop is the perfect solution. Unlike other scriptwriting classes that only provide lecture our workshop teaches the fundamentals of scriptwriting and then allows attendees to get to work through fun and engaging scriptwriting exercises. This workshop is taught by seasoned scriptwriter and filmmaker Isis Djata.

Please note: You will need to bring your laptop to this workshop. Please ensure the battery is fully charged as charging sockets are limited. | During this workshop instructor will provide feedback in a group setting to all attendees. If you’re interested in 1:1 scriptwriting sessions see below.

This workshop covers the following:

Lecture

1. The importance of developing a Title for your screen play before you start writing
2. The Power of asking yourself “What If” when brainstorming story ideas
3. Why your screen play must have a Theme – Breakdown of What constitutes theme
4. It’s all about the Log Line – Learn how to explain your screenplay in 1-3 sentences
5. Writing Character Biographies – Learn how to bring a character to life
6. Structure – the importance of following the 3 Act Rule
7. Good vs. Evil – Why every screen play needs a Protagonist and an Antagonist
8. Scene Description – How to convey what is happening in every scene
9. Are we Inside or Outside – Understanding how to use the slug line
10. Important script writing terms you need to know before you start writing
11. Introduction to Writing Dialogue – How to write good dialogue
12. Ready to write – Formatting | Paid vs. Free Screen Writing Software

Breakout Exercises

1. “What If” story idea brainstorming session
2. Write the Log Line writing exercise
3. Protagonist vs. Antagonist Character Bio writing exercise
4. Ready. Set. Write the FIRST page of your screenplay

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