
Master lean, economical rewrites that sharpen story, character, and visual impact, read your draft from start to finish, and delay sending work to professionals until the first rewrite.
Learn to workshop your screenplay by filming the audience's reactions to actors, then use insights to fine-tune humor, drama, and timing for the cinematic audience.
Identify marketable angles for your screenplay by researching top 10 sports movies, their budgets and grosses, and profits, then present a marketability brief to your agent to secure a deal.
Read the room as the other character in your pitch: tailor your energy field and authenticity to adrenaline junkie or family person, research, connect on a personal level, and practice.
Explore non-scripted reality television as a viable writing path by crafting a clear show structure, weekly format, season arc, and doable budget, with real-world development steps.
Write a 44-to-52-page one-hour drama pilot with a three-act arc and flawed, multi-dimensional characters; develop an original series logline and Hollywood submission strategies.
*** Over 30,000 Students Enrolled and Counting ***
Screenwriters are creative, but not all understand how art and commerce merge to create wealth and a lasting career. This course unveils the intricate maze of the business of the entertainment industry biz-ness. Go from a want-to-be to a fine-tuned professional making a healthy living while sharing your creative genius with the world.
5 Star Reviews!
The thing that makes this course so valuable is that it teaches you how to actually make a living and thrive as a professional screenwriter. I have always been a creative artist and writer, but now I know how to actually have a career. He should have his own TV show as he is super informative, entertaining, and always compelling to keep me watching. I hate giving 5 stars as it seems cliche, but he earned it. Thanks again! - Edward Mora
What you will learn:
Expertly navigate the intricate business maze of the entertainment industry
Securing an agent, manager, or entertainment lawyer
Successfully choosing a marketable idea that is still in harmony with your value system
How to attach a movie star to your project
Understanding source material
Obtaining rights from a novel
Reading a room
Understanding energy, pacing, voice cadence,
Belief in your idea, higher ideals
...and a plethora more.
They DON'T teach you this in Film School!
Paul is both knowledgable, and well able to present information in a clear and engaging manner. He is also hugely encouraging and motivational. I recommend this, and his writing The Million Dollar Screenplay course, to any writer serious about entering and moving ahead in this industry. - Anita Daher
Who is this for:
Those who want to make a living as a professional screenwriter should take this course.
This course teaches screenwriting students about the business side of the entertainment industry, thus trading daydreams for dollars to make a healthy living as a professional screenwriter.
Paul breaks down the nuts and bolts of what you need to do if you want to play in the world of Hollywood as a writer and filmmaker. Simply put, be smart, be respectful, and put in the hustle. - Scott McMahon
The structure and tangible guidelines this course offers for a successful career as a working, professional writer is quite profound, yet incredibly digestible to understand and incorporate. I highly recommend this for anyone who wants to make a living as a screenwriter. - Sonya Thompson
So take peak behind the film business curtain and learn the ins and outs of the screenwriting game.