Screenwriting: The Art of the First Draft
Screenwriting: The Art of the First Draft
Class Description
In this class, Hal Ackerman will teach you how to jumpstart the writing process and complete a written first draft of your screenplay. You’ll learn how to:
- Organize your ideas into scenes and acts
- Approach character development and dialogue
- Take next steps after the first draft is complete
Screenwriting: The Art of the First Draft is your opportunity to learn how to conquer one of screenwriting’s greatest challenges and get your ideas developed and down on paper.
Check out our complete collection of filmmaking classes here.
Lessons
1Why Focus on the First Draft? 2Step 1: Overcome Your Fear of Writing 3The Importance of a Writing Schedule 4Step 2: Choose What Story to Write 5What Makes a Compelling Story? 6The Protagonist's Journey & Desire 7Step 3: Understanding the Three Act Structure 8Script Structure: Events Along the Journey 9Tools for Shaping Your Script 10Step 4: Write Act 1 11Step 5: Write Acts 2 & 3 12Step 6: How to Generate Conflict 13Step 7: Understand Your Character's World 14Add Color to the Scene: Dialouge 15Flashbacks, Voiceover & Non-linear Scenes 16Celebrating the Milestone 17How to Get Constructive Feedback 18Making Your Elevator PitchReviews
Karla KL Brady
This was an excellent class! I'm a novelist with an eye toward screenwriting. One thing I notice is that there are foundational elements to storytelling that apply no matter what you write. For me, this class served as a great refresher and it really helped energize me as I begin my next project. The lessons on conflict and the three act structure were phenomenal and I LOVE Mr. Ackerman's teaching style. Excellent class. Well worth the fee. I'll watch this again and again.