Screenplay Crash Course
In this Step-by-Step System, You Will Learn How to Write Your Dream Movie Script with Confidence and a Proven Screenplay Structure.
You have a great idea for a movie and you want to learn how to write a professional screenplay but...
Has this ever happened to you?
- You don’t know where to begin.
- You don’t know if the idea is any good.
- You’ve never written any kind of story before let alone a screenplay.
- You don’t have the time to learn everything there is to know about writing a screenplay.
- You’re afraid of being judged by family, friends, or anyone in case you write something bad.
- Worst of all, you don’t believe you can do it. Maybe you’re afraid or lack confidence because you don’t have the necessary writing or storytelling skills to write a great screenplay.
So how can you overcome these obstacles?
The simple truth...
The best writers in the world who ended up writing some of the greatest stories and movies of all-time started from humble beginnings. They started without any prior knowledge of storytelling or screenwriting.
So how did they become such great writers? How did they overcome their fears and lack of confidence?
Simple. They just started writing one day. One word at a time, one day at a time, one step at a time. Every day, they got better and better at their craft.
But the KEY is that you have to START.
It doesn’t matter where you are today, you just have to start and begin writing that amazing idea you have and learn how to turn it into a masterpiece.
So what if...
- You can begin writing your dream screenplay with absolute confidence today? And…
- You can write a great screenplay without any prior knowledge of writing a story or screenplay before? And…
- You can learn the key fundamentals that all great stories and screenplay’s rely on quickly and easily? And…
- You can write a great screenplay that you would be proud to share with family, friends? And…
- What if, your screenplay impacts the lives of millions across the world with your amazing story?
How would that make you feel?
Follow a Proven Story Structure and Screenplay Format
Before you write your screenplay, you need to understand the storytelling fundamentals that have been around for thousands of years. Your story should follow these basic storytelling principles that anyone who has ever read a story or watched a movie can relate to and understand. Most of your favorite movies and stories follow these storytelling fundamentals in order to write a compelling and captivating story.
Once you have the basic structure of your story down, you can begin writing your screenplay using the correct screenplay format. Every screenplay follows a specific format and structure so it can be adapted into a feature film.
Your #1 goal should be to simply write your screenplay from beginning to end by following a proven story structure and screenplay format.
You want to build your confidence that you have the ability to write a great story and screenplay that will help you further develop your screenplay into something extraordinary. Something you would be proud to share with the world.
Allow me to be blunt...
Without following the fundamentals of story structure, that amazing idea you have won’t make sense to anyone. Your story will be all over the place, confusing readers and audiences, leaving them with a negative impression. I’m pretty sure, that’s not the goal you have in mind. You want to blow people away with your amazing story!
Without following the correct screenplay format, no one will read your screenplay because your story wasn’t correctly adapted into a movie. A screenplay needs to be written in a specific format designed to be seen on a screen with beautiful imagery and sound.
You have a story you want to write but...
You just need a little bit of help and guidance to materialize that dream. You know there’s an audience out there looking for the type of story you want to write. But your missing that technical know-how about story structure and the correct screenplay format.
See Your Screenplay Take Shape Almost Instantly!
It won’t take months or years of learning and laboring on how to write a compelling story. You can learn these tried-and-true storytelling techniques that have been around for thousands of years in literally MINUTES or HOURS.
This skill is literally priceless! Because…
1. CONFIDENCE. When you FINALLY have the confidence to turn your ideas into beautiful words that tell a captivating story that impacts people on a deep emotional level, everything changes.
2. KNOWLEDGE. When you FINALLY have the knowledge to start writing all the amazing ideas you have using a proven story and screenplay structure, everything changes.
3. SKILLS. When you FINALLY have the skills that comes from knowing what you're doing rather than guessing and praying, you can share your story feeling like a million bucks!
Follow Your Passion
Imagine…
You’re sitting at home and holding your very own completed screenplay.
Knowing you followed through with your passion and love of movies and stories. Something you would be proud to share with the world or even just family and friends. Something that could get sold one day and make you extra income doing what you love doing, writing great stories!
How would it make you feel?
If you're ready to start writing your screenplay today...
Here’s how you can get started:
Introducing...
A Step-By-Step System, That Teaches You How to Write Your Screenplay With Confidence Using a Proven Screenplay Structure.
Learn the fundamentals of developing a screenplay from coming up with a great idea to writing a finished screenplay.
You will also have a greater understanding of the foundation of storytelling and the importance of screenplay structure. All great stories, including your favorite movies, all follow a tried-and-true principal and foundation to storytelling in order to write a meaningful story that leaves a lasting impression on readers and audiences.
The course focuses on understanding 7 key elements needed to write a great screenplay:
1. FOUNDATION OF STORYTELLING
The foundation are a set of principles you should know when developing a story.
2. DEVELOPING A HIGH CONCEPT
An idea that is quick to grasp and easy to convey to a wide audience.
3. THE HERO'S JOURNEY
Storytelling patterns that have been told for thousands of years.
4. SCREENPLAY STRUCTURE
Structure is critical in telling an engaging story that audiences can understand.
5. SCENES & SEQUENCES
Screenplays are stitched together by scenes and sequences to tell one cohesive story.
6. CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
The heart and soul of your screenplay.
7. SCREENPLAY FORMAT
Writing your screenplay using the Hollywood standard.
By understanding and mastering these 7 key elements, you can develop nearly any story you have in mind. By the end of this course, you will develop a level of confidence and understanding in writing a compelling story that you would be proud to share with others.
The course is filled with real-world examples from popular movies such as Jurassic Park, Up, The Dark Knight, Shawshank Redemption, Rocky, James Bond and Cars to name a few.
Learning about storytelling and screenwriting using real-world examples makes it a lot easier to understand how things work and why stories and movies are structured the way they are.
The course is made up of 10 modules, each module is designed to be followed in chronological order from helping you first understand the basics of storytelling to generating ideas followed by developing your screenplay step-by-step. Each module helps you focus on key aspects of your screenplay.
The course also includes over 20+ downloadable workbook guides to help you write your screenplay and apply what you just learned during key lessons in the course. The best way to learn is by taking action immediately.
WHAT TYPE OF STORY DO YOU WANT TO WRITE?
This course is designed to help you write in nearly any genre.
| Action Adventure | Thriller |
| Drama | Mystery |
| Comedy | Science Fiction |
| Horror | Fantasy |
| Suspense | And more! |
As a writer you just want to focus on writing. But at times, you can get lost and confused with everything there is to know about storytelling and screenwriting. So, the Screenplay Crash Course was created as a guide to help screenwriters as they develop their screenplays from coming up with great ideas to a finished screenplay.
Take 30 Days to Learn and Apply.
The best part about Screenplay Crash Course is that you don’t have to wait months or years before kinda, maybe, sorta seeing a result.
By enrolling in the Screenplay Crash Course today, you have 30 days to go through as much of the course as you can and if for whatever reason you don’t feel like you’re any closer to writing a screenplay, simply send us an email within 30 days and we’ll send back every dollar.
When you enroll today, here’s what you’ll be diving into within minutes:
- Foundation of Storytelling
- Developing a High Concept Idea
- The Hero’s Journey
- Screenplay Structure
- Scenes and Sequences
- Character Development
- Screenplay Format
START WRITING YOUR SCREENPLAY TODAY!
The Screenplay Crash Course will hold your hand through all the hard parts, including understanding the foundation of storytelling, generating great ideas and writing a completed screenplay.
Here are some answers to our most frequently asked questions:
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Isn't this just a formula? Won't this just make me write cliche boring stories?
Screenplay Crash Course is built on thousands of years of storytelling. All stories have a form/structure. Buildings have a form/structure too, they have foundational elements that they all share. But it doesn’t mean all buildings have to look alike because they were built with the same foundation. Look around you and see all the different architecture, they were all built with a tried-and-true foundational method to building a house. The same is true with storytelling. A formula is simply a recipe that you can eventually manipulate and begin concocting your own unique formula or recipe. Following a formula does not limit your imagination, in fact, it will expand it. Because you don’t need to focus on the formula, it’s there, you trust it because its been proven time and time again. So, you are free to go the ends of your imagination and construct a unique story that follows a winning formula.
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When does the course start and finish?
The course begins immediately after you purchase the course. You will get instant access to every module and lesson. You can take the course at your own pace.
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Will I get access to the full course all at once?
Yes. You will get instant access to the full course all at once.
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How long is the course?
To get the full benefit of this course, plan to take about 2-4 weeks to complete the course. There are 35 videos totaling over 4 hours of content. Most videos are between 5-10 minutes long, with the shortest video around 2 minutes and the longest about 14 minutes. You get out of it what you put into it; so a lot depends on you.
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What if I'm 40+, 50+, or 60+?
The course is easy to follow and understand at any age and any writing skill level.
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What if I don't have a story idea to write about before taking the course?
Lucky for you, I have a whole module that goes over how to generate ideas and evaluate if it’s any good. Plus, a ton of other great ideas that will inspire you to think about something to write about.
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I already started to write my screenplay but need help finishing it, will this course help?
Yes. Although this course is aimed towards beginners and the basics of storytelling and screenplay structure. It is a complete crash course in that it covers everything you will want to include in your script from beginning to end and everything in-between.
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Can I watch this course on my smartphone?
Yes! The course is hosted on Thinkific, a learning management system that supports responsive viewing on any device.
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Can I access the content anywhere in the world?
Yes. The material in this course can be accessed nearly anywhere in the world, all you need is an internet connection. The course can be accessed in the UK, New Zealand, Canada, USA, China, India, Brazil, Russia, Japan, and more!
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Will I have a completed draft of my screenplay by the end of the course?
The concept behind this Screenplay Crash Course is to really guide you to a place where you have the capacity to take an idea and turn it into a fully developed professional screenplay. So, although I can’t guarantee you will have a completed first draft, that is absolutely the intended outcome!
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Will you consult with me?
Unfortunately, I can’t at this time. However, there are a lot of great script consultants and editors I would be more than happy to refer you to.
START WRITING YOUR SCREENPLAY TODAY!
The Screenplay Crash Course will hold your hand through all the hard parts, including understanding the foundation of storytelling, generating great ideas and writing a completed screenplay.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
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BEGINNER (The Aspiring Screenwriter) If you are just starting out and have never written a story or script before, this is going to be for you. You will learn the basics of storytelling all the way to writing your first draft script.
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PROFESSIONAL (The Experienced Screenwriter) If you have written a screenplay before and need a refresher on the basics of storytelling, this is going to be for you. Going back to the basics has helped many professionals rewrite their screenplays about fundamentals they may have forgotten.
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AUTHOR (The Novelist) If you have written a novel before and understand the basics of storytelling but are interested in learning how to translate your novel into a professional screenplay, this is going to be for you.
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PERFECTIONIST (The Frustrated Screenwriter) If you are having a tough time completing your screenplay and putting in the finishing touches, this is going to be for you. Although this course is aimed towards beginners, it still covers everything you will want to include in your script from beginning to end and everything in-between.
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ENTHUSIAST (The Adapter) If you found a great book or story you want to adapt into a screenplay, this is going to be for you. You will learn how screenplays are structured and apply those principles into adapting your story.
COURSE CURRICULUM
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01
Introduction
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Lesson 1 - Course Overview
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Lesson 2 - Overcoming Fear & Doubt
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02
Story Structure
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Lesson 1 - Foundation
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Lesson 1 - Action Sheet
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Lesson 2 - Conflict & Stakes
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Lesson 2 - Action Sheet
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Lesson 3 - Genres
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Lesson 3 - Action Sheet
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Lesson 4 - Plots
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Lesson 4 - Action Sheet
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Lesson 5 - Themes
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Lesson 5 - Action Sheet
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Lesson 6 - What is a screenplay?
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Lesson 6 - Action Sheet
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03
Story Ideas
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Lesson 1 - Generating Ideas
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Lesson 1 - Action Sheet
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Lesson 2 - Evaluating Your Ideas
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Lesson 2 - Action Sheet
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04
High Concept
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Lesson 1 - Developing a High Concept
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Lesson 1 - Action Sheet
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Lesson 2 - Logline
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Lesson 2 - Action Sheet
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Lesson 3 - Synopsis
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Lesson 3 - Action Sheet
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05
The Hero's Journey
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Lesson 1 - The 12 Stages
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Lesson 1 - Action Sheet
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Lesson 2 - Conflict & Obstacles
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Lesson 2 - Action Sheet
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Lesson 3 - Protagonist
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Lesson 3 - Action Sheet
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06
Screenplay Structure
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Lesson 1 - Putting it all together
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Lesson 1 - Action Sheet
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Lesson 2 - Act 1
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Lesson 2 - Action Sheet
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Lesson 3 - Act 2a
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Lesson 3 - Action Sheet
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Lesson 4 - Act 2b
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Lesson 4 - Action Sheet
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Lesson 5 - Act 3
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Lesson 5 - Action Sheet
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07
The Building Blocks
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Lesson 1 - Sequences
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Lesson 1 - Action Sheet
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Lesson 2 - Scenes
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Lesson 2 - Action Sheet
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08
Character Development
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Lesson 1 - The Protagonist
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Lesson 1 - Action Sheet
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Lesson 2 - Character Dialogue
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Lesson 2 - Action Sheet
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Lesson 3 - Archetypes
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Lesson 3 - Action Sheet
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Lesson 4 - Supporting Characters
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Lesson 4 - Action Sheet
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09
Screenplay Format
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Lesson 1 - Screenplay Format
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Lesson 2 - Formatting Tips
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Lesson 3 - Screenwriting Software
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10
Writing & Rewriting
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Lesson 1 - Writing your first draft
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Lesson 2 - Reviewing your first draft
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Lesson 3 - Rewriting Tips
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Lesson 4 - Collaboration & Feedback
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Lesson 5 - And ever since that day...
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START WRITING YOUR SCREENPLAY TODAY!
The Screenplay Crash Course will hold your hand through all the hard parts, including understanding the foundation of storytelling, generating great ideas and writing a completed screenplay.
Remember, follow your passion... It all starts with taking action today.
The choice is yours,
Do you want to stay in the slow lane, going through years of trial and error wasting valuable time and money? Or even worse, do nothing, and get further behind from ever realizing your dreams or full potential.
Or, do you want to be in the fast lane to your dreams, by taking the Screenplay Crash Course and start writing your dream screenplay today.
Just imagine yourself, one-year from now or sooner…
- Imagine what it would feel like, to be able to share your first professional screenplay with family and friends.
- Imagine the impact you can have on the world with your story.
- Imagine how much fun you’ll have writing a screenplay, something you are passionate about, a meaningful story that you want to share with the world.
Enroll in the Screenplay Crash Course today. This shortcut is yours!
START WRITING YOUR SCREENPLAY TODAY!
The Screenplay Crash Course will hold your hand through all the hard parts, including understanding the foundation of storytelling, generating great ideas and writing a completed screenplay.