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Writing a Screenplay
Rating: 4.6 out of 5(13 ratings)
79 students

Writing a Screenplay

How to construct a feature length script from idea to completion.
Created byJoel Berry
Last updated 4/2020
English
English [Auto],

What you'll learn

  • Students will learn the process of writing a feature length screenplay from idea through rewrites.

Course content

1 section • 7 lectures • 59m total length

  • What's the big idea?7:05

    Identify your story idea as personal, true, or public domain, and secure any rights before writing. Then commit to finishing a single screenplay with a clear premise.

  • Lecture 2: How does it go?9:16

    Explore the three-act structure, defining your hero, theme, and call to action, and map the beginning, middle, and end with a core journey and setbacks.

  • Act One8:00

    Identify your hero and their failures, map act one from call to action through setup, rising effort, and an unresolved ending that drives into act two.

  • Act Two11:46

    Act two in this screenplay course explores escalating stakes, the introduction of a B story, and teachability as the hero forms a plan, faces setbacks, and moves toward act three.

  • Descriptive and Active Writing8:21

    Learn to craft descriptive, active screenplay writing by prioritizing location, action, character, and dialogue with concise, vivid action blocks, and embracing rewriting and peer feedback to build a believable world.

  • The Climax and Act Three7:22

    Craft the climax at act two's peak, then drive act three with real-time pressure, tying up the B story and the hero's moment while restoring equilibrium after last-minute bills.

  • Feedback and Rewrites7:14

    Finish your script by refining the outline and resolving act three, then seek trusted feedback and protect your work with copyright or Writers Guild registration.

Requirements

  • None

Description

In 2001 I began writing feature length scripts and, in this course, I share with you insights I've learned along the way . You'll learn how to identify the theme of your story, who your hero is, what they want and how to construct the journey for your audience. We'll look at the three act structure as well as writing descriptively and actively. Finally, I'll discuss the need for feedback and revisions. Let's start writing because you're only a writer if you write!

Who this course is for:

  • People who want to tell stories in film
  • People who want to write creatively
  • Aspiring screenwriters

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