“Screenwriting as a course is made easy because Stuart breaks it down in such bite-sized pieces that it takes away that sense of being overwhelmed by so much information and tasks to finish. Thus, those taking the course, like myself, do not feel too pressured, thus, creating a more relaxed atmosphere that, for me, is more conducive for learning. ”
Amy Torralba-Perez
“Stu gave me excellent feedback on my logline and script. He is thorough, thoughtful and wise. I will use him again. I highly recommend his services.”
Cammy Finley
“Great guy. He is super genuine and you can tell he is passionate. He makes these courses incredibly enjoyable. He is very positive, and outlines what you need to succeed.”
Ryan Quinn
“Really makes you look at the different things that go into making a film and selling a screenplay. Loved his course.”
Stephanie Ibarra
Videos, Instruction, and Specific Assignments - Learn From an Award-Winning Screenwriter and Professor of Film & Television Production
Before We Begin...
Welcome. Let's Get Started...
Course Expectations & Navigation
Day One: Idea Creation - What Works & What Doesn't
Day Two - Part One: The Bone Structure of Modern Film - Act One
Day Two - Part Two: Act Two Dramatic Beats
Day Two - Part Three: Act Three Dramatic Beats
Day Three: The Working Title
Day Four: Logline Creation
Day Five: A Detailed Outline
Day 6 - Setting the Mood
Day 7 - Getting in the Groove
Day 8 - The "Rules"
Day 9 - Establish Verisimilitude
Day 10 - The Protagonist
Day 11 - The Inciting Incident or Catalyst
Day 12 - Dual Dialogue
Day 13 - The Debate - "What am I going to do about it?"
Day 14 - What Makes Good Dialogue?
Day 15 - Raise the Stakes
Day 16 - The Habit of Writing - Breaking Into Two
Day 17 - Optioning vs Selling
Day 18 - Breaking Into Two
Day 19 - "Have You Heard?"
Day 20 - 1, 2, 7, 14
Day 21 - Change the Subject
Day 22 - Action Verbs
Day 23 - It's All Fun & Games - Naive Attempt
Day 24 - Get in Late, Leave Early
Day 25 - Making it "Director Proof"
Day 26 - Screenplays Are Structure
Day 27 - The #1 Rule in Screenwriting
Day 28 - Filmmaking is Collaborating
Day 29 - The Dreaded Flashback
Day 30 - Script Coverage
Day 31 - What Has to Happen at the Mid Point
Day 32 - Why You?
Day 33 - Staying Motivated
Day 34 - Throw Everything You've Got at Your Protagonist
Day 35 - The Black List
Day 36 - Avoiding Distraction
Day 37 - Visual Verbiage
Day 38 - The Value of Film Festivals & Competitions
Day 39 - This is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Day 40 - Make Me Feel Something When All is Lost
Day 41 - Game Over for the Protagonist
Day 42 - The "A-Ha" Moment - Set-Ups & Pay-Offs
Day 43 - Reading is Writing
Day 44 - Manipulating an Audience - Implicit Meaning
Day 45 - Writing is Rewriting
Day 46 - Live Life and Have Life Experiences in the Screenplay + Ishtar
Day 47 - Collaboration With Other Writers & Filmmakers
Day 48 - The Final Confrontation
Day 49 - Why is it Meaningful for the Protagonist?
Day 50 - The Finale and Getting in the Zone
Day 51 - Powerful Moments
Day 52 - Screenplay Length
Day 53 - Project Connecting - Do I Have to Live in L.A.?
Day 54 - Book Ends
Day 55 - THE LAST DAY!!
Final Day 1: Self Table Read
Final Day 2: Fix the Story / Setups & Payoffs
Final Day 3: Fix the Dialogue
Final Day 4: Formatting / Spelling & Grammar
Final Day 5: One-Page / Summary / Treatment
Specific lessons and assignments that'll take you from idea to finished screenplay in 60 days!
