Discussing the end goal of the project and what a filmmaker should consider while embarking on the writing process. Thinking of the target audience will help determine what the theme or main character should be.

Discussing the different distribution methods in order to ensure the success of the film.

Covering how to research festivals on filmfreeway, and what a filmmaker should look out for during the writing process.

Discussing how the basic building blocks (beats) combine to create a series of actions that lead into an overall spine.

Going into the most typical type of structure used in Hollywood.

A brief overview of the protagonist and the different conflicts they have to face.

Elaborating on the differences between the external and internal conflict, and how these two are tied together as the story develops.

Avoiding using multiple protagonists and the reasons behind it.

How to make your protagonist/antagonist dynamic and three dimensional.

How to develop your character through out the plot.

How to write a log-line and what to pay attention to.

Developing the log-line into a step outline. Discussing the various formatting rules.

Expanding and detailing the step outline in order to arrive to a synopsis. The differences between a synopsis and a treatment.

Exploring one of the funnest aspects of the development package; how to detail your characters and the world itself.

How to write one of the most important documents; the treatment, which is usually used in press-kits and production meetings.

Using colors, textures, reference images, and vivid language in order to convey the mood, atmosphere and tone of the film.

A brief overview of Celtx and Causality.

The formatting and structural rules inside a script.

Discussing this important rule that should be applied in ever scene. In regards to ending early, one should always aim for leaving enough mystery in order to captivate/hook the audience into asking more questions.

Using the three act structure as a fractal formula; designing every scene to follow a three-act rule.

Exploring the common mistakes beginning filmmakers face with writing dialogue.

Understanding what happens "between the lines" whether in terms of dialogue, character actions or the scene description.

Uniting scenes together and focusing on visually transitioning from one scene into the other using different techniques.

Avoiding common writing mistakes done in film schools and by young filmmakers by working on the style of your writing.

Reaching the end of the process, receiving feedback, and revising the script based on your analysis of the feedback.

Performing a scene breakdown from the perspective of a director and modifying the script accordingly.

Completing the development process and creating a business plan in order to reach out to producers.

Registering your script using the WGAWEST registry; understanding the basic principles of copyright.