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Script Reader Training for Screenwriters
Improve Your Writing by Becoming a Script Reader
Created byMicki McNie
Last updated 8/2020
English
What you'll learn
- At the end of this course you will understand the skills needed to be an effective script reader.
- You’ll understand how screenplays are evaluated by script coverage services and competitions.
- You’ll know where to look for opportunities to read and how to pitch yourself .
- And you’ll feel confident tackling your first script reading assignment
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Course content
6 sections • 18 lectures • 2h 11m total length
Requirements
- Students should have at least a basic understanding of story structure or screenwriting principles.
- Students should be able to read and write in the English language at an advanced level.
- It helps if you are an avid reader and have a strong interest in film and television.
Description
Learning how to read and evaluate scripts is a helpful skill to have for several reasons.
For writers it’s an easy, free way to study the craft of writing. We’re told that reading other scripts is one of the best ways to learn screenwriting, and being a script reader will force you to do that more consistently.
Writing script reports will also help you understand how your script is reviewed by the people you’re submitting to which should improve the quality of your submissions.
If you’re regularly reading scripts and improving your ability to analyze concept, characters, etc, you can’t help but become a better writer.
Is this class only for writers? Of course not, if you are a film buff or someone who wants to work in the film industry in other areas, these skills can help you as well.
Improve your Job Prospects: If you’re looking to work your way up the ladder or just pay the bills with an entry level position in the film industry, chances are you’ll be asked to read scripts and already having that skill will be an asset when applying for those jobs.
Networking: When you read for a festival competition you can often earn a festival pass and connect with others in the industry.
In this course you will learn
How to analyze a script objectively
How to write a coverage report
How to keep improving your reading skills
Where to look for work as a reader
Unfortunately there isn’t a lot of script reader training out there.
I’ve taken in-person trainings in major cities like London or L.A. but those are usually only offered a couple times a year and you’ll pay $140-200 for those plus any travel expenses. I wanted to create an online course to make the training more affordable and accesible, allowing you to learn on your own schedule.
If you still have questions you can read through the course description to learn more about what is included but if you love screenwriting and want to improve your skills and help your career...
...then I invite you to ENROLL TODAY!
Who this course is for:
- Screenwriters who want to read scripts to improve their writing.
- Screenwriters who are submitting scripts to competitions or agents and want to understand the evaluation process.
- Film buffs who want to be involved in the film industry and earn passes to film festivals.
- Anyone who wants to break into the film industry and wants to use script reading as a skill to land other jobs.