Unlock your creative potential and bring your stories to life with screenwriting classes in Los Angeles. Learn the art of storytelling, character development, and dialogue writing from industry professionals, and gain the skills to write compelling scripts that captivate audiences.
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Writing Pad @ 10200 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CA
Dreaming of being a director, screenwriter, producer, or even landing a writer’s assistant gig? Your calling card into this brutally competitive field is your “coverage skills,” the ability to evaluate written material for actors, directors, showrunners, producers, and studio execs. In this one-day class, veteran development exec Nikki Levy (“Frost/Nixon”, “Epic”) will teach you the ABC’s of this invaluable skill, as well as the studio...
Writing Pad @ 10200 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CA
This class will prepare you to write a feature length movie Do you have that killer pilot or movie script that’s dying to be sold but you have no idea how to get it to the right person? The best way to get a manager is to know one. Enter Chad Snopek, manager of Mark Friedman (Executive Producer, Fox’s “Wayward Pines”) and producer, to take you through the process of finding literary representation. In this Los Angeles TV and Screenwriter...
Script School @ 7083 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Unlock your creativity and elevate your screenwriting skills in this immersive and collaborative one-day class. Engage in dynamic discussions, analysis, and constructive feedback as you delve into the elements of screenwriting. Gain valuable insights, perspectives, and a deeper understanding of the craft within a supportive and interactive environment.
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Writing Pad @ 10200 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CA
Screenwriting is scene writing. Your story comes to life through well crafted moments, authentic dialog, rising and falling conflict, and strong emotional beats. In this one day scene writing workshop, veteran screenwriter Wayne Powers (The Italian Job) will show you how to build your story from the inside out, making each scene a microcosm of your larger story. Through an engaging lecture, he’ll share his secrets to writing the perfect scene....
With bated breath you prepare to send out that first draft of your TV Pilot to every agent under the sun. Wait! Don’t do it. It’s time to go into serious development mode, Writing Pad Style. Join TV Writer Ava Tramer (Netflix’s Atypical) as she takes you through the paces, stretching your pitch muscles, toning your gift of gab, strengthening your writers’ room political know-how and survival skills to weather the wear and tear of any showrunner....
You’re up on stage at the Moth sharing how a bout of amnesia helped you fall for your ex a second time. Let essayist and three-time Moth Grand Slam Winner Cole Kazdin share her tips for finding the story that only you can tell. In this one day storytelling workshop in Los Angeles, you’ll learn how to generate gripping story ideas, find your first line, and hone the structure through playful writing exercises. By the end of the class, you’ll...
In this one-day class, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the Horror Genre, from setting up a terrifying premise, inserting those hair-raising scares, and paying it off with a heart pounding conclusion. From Slashers to Body Snatchers: Writing the Horror Screenplay Are you the type of person who dreams of writing the next breakout horror film? Scary films are among the most lucrative films in an ever shrinking marketplace....
In this class, Steven will take you from the blank page to cinematic gold in this thrilling one day class. Through intensive brainstorming, a detailed craft talk, and focused in-class writing exercises, Steven will help you avoid the rookie pitfalls, harness your limitations, and craft a roadmap to your killer breakout film. By the end of the class, you’ll walk away with a solid plan for your project that will help you follow the Red Carpet Road...
This class is NOT an in-person class, but a telecourse class. You need access to a phone to dial in to the live class. The purpose of story is to reveal a transformation. Without worthy antagonists our protagonist will not experience a surrender. And without a surrender there can be no transformation. Join us for this one-hour workshop where we’ll explore through writing exercises and discussion the necessary tools to build a story with...
Writing Pad @ Online Classroom via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA
You have an outline for your brilliant screenplay, or maybe even a first draft. But how do you take it to the next level and turn it into a polished, sellable script? Enter veteran screenwriter Chris Reed (Disney, Touchstone) to help you make your screenplay shine. In this 5-week Los Angeles advanced screenwriting workshop, Chris shares his secrets for creating emotionally compelling stories, engaging characters, and snappy dialogue. Chris will...
In this one-day class, you will learn from a Hollywood screenwriter what makes a great screenplay. You will examine the core elements of a story, learn how to get started on your story, and study several approaches to storytelling. In the process, you will be using Final Draft to format your script. Your instructor, Robert Chiappetta, has worked in Hollywood for over ten years. He helped develop and launch the successful Fox TV show Fringe, which...
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