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Advanced Class > Art of the Pitch

Writers will study for a week and learn about the Ins and Outs of "The Pitch." Each student will submit several versions of their 30 second pitch (appox. 45 words) to the instructor and will receive direct feedback. Writers will also critique one another's pitches in the forums. There will be assignments and activities. Each student will leave with a highly developed and perfected pitch. The instructor will also select ONE PITCH to SUBMIT to Story Readers and Executives in Hollywood.

"I've always been mystified as to why (or how) anyone in their right mind would want to fall into the hole that has become the Internet in order to sell something as personal as a screenplay. But there is actually a logical step-by-step process one could follow in order to separate the wheat from the chaff. If you've been looking for another way in, Christopher Wehner has just opened the door."
— Scott Frank, Screenwriter GET SHORTY, OUT OF SIGHT.

Course Designer:
Chris Wehner an author and professional screenwriter. Currently his screenplay, EL CAMINO, is in pre-production. He recently optioned his latest script, THREESOME, to producer Ted Melfi and is scheduled to go into pre-production this year. He has worked in the field for over 10 years. He was recently Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Screenwriter's Monthly. His book, Screenwriting on the Internet: Researching, Writing & Selling Your Script on the Web was a Top Seller at The Writer's Store and his latest book "Who Wrote That Movie?" has received praise as well.

Course Format: Instructor Guided
Course Length: 1 week(s)
Course Certification?: Yes!, you receive a certification of successful completion!
Cost: $45
Text: Provided with tuition
Start Dates: Monday, July 19, 2010



Class Goals:
  • Reading (e-text), equery writing and instruction, and some writing exercises
  • IN-DEPTH Lectures on fundamental concepts of writing a query letter that will help you get your script read!
  • Query letter samples



    Do I need any special equipment to take an eClass?

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    Do classes meet?

    Classes don't meet in the traditional sense. You will participate online .

    I work and can only log into the site at different hours?

    Does not matter, the program will pick up where you left off, and you work at your own pace!

    It's already into the month I wish to take the class, can I still take it?

    Yes. You can start at any time.

    Do I have to register to get into class?

    Yes. You can start your registration process below




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    Did You Know?

    The average payment to a feature writer or team in 2003 was $654,000. - Source Hollywood Reporter

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