Classes on Tuesdays @ 5p PST / 8p ESTEach Class: 2 hours (w/ 10-minute break)July Dates: Starts July 7th (7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28)August Dates: Starts August 4th (8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25) "You don't know what you don't know." Practically the motto of entering the entertainment business. Many aspiring writers make the move to Los Angeles to make their writing dreams come true, but often don't have a concrete plan to achieve it. It's more than having a solid script or knowing people in high places (while that's a good start). The goal isn't to write on a show: it's to have a successful career in writing. This 4-week course will break down stage-by-stage how to make moves and decisions to get yourself closer to becoming a professional staff writer and having a lasting career in the industry. We'll cover what needs to be in your scripts, the tools & skills necessary to become an effective writer in the room, how to understand & navigate the entertainment business, and the pitfalls you need to avoid. Each week covers a different stage of your growth as a writer: Week One: From Idea to Script Week Two: From a Script to THE script Week Three: From Script to Support Staff Week Four: From Support Staff to Paid Writer Weekly homework assignments will help you form a long-term plan to get yourself ready for the professional writing life. Recommended For: Newly aspiring TV or Film writers, recent graduates (or seniors in college), or those considering a career shift into TV/Film writing professionally Any writer who'd like to better understand how the TV business works and how it connects to becoming a writer. Any writer unsure of the serious steps necessary to become a professional screenwriter.
