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"Dave!, I just wanted to thank you for your wonderful course and book. The Screenwriter’s Bible is the best investment I’ve made yet on my journey to break into the industry. I enjoy the detail, examples and especially your encouraging words throughout the entire process. A few producers told me I just need to brush up on a few things, and I know your course is setting me on the right path. If I could capture their interest before the course, I can’t wait to see the reaction of producers when I get my next scripts out with all the wonderful things I’ve learned from you. I know I’m on the right path, and you helped verify that for me." With sincerest gratitude, Tricia Ellison

This is an online class for beginner writers or writers with screenwriting experience.

Dave Trottier is the author of The Screenwriter's Bible, which is now in its fourth edition! He has also sold several screenplays and developed projects for The Walt Disney Company, Jim Henson Pictures, York Entertainment, On the Bus Productions, Hill Fields (for ABC) and New Century Pictures. Titles include Igor's Revenge (produced), Zorro the Gay Blade (produced, but not credited), The Muppet's Hockey Movie-The Comeback Kids (not completed due to Jim Henson's death), Ratman From Saturn, Kumquat, The New Musketeers, and A Window in Time. He co-wrote and co-produced the cult comedy, Hercules Recycled, now available on video. Most recently, he wrote A Penny Promise (produced), for a regional production company, and sold Hemingway's Twin, an inspiring story about the Hemingway women.

In this course, these elements, principles, and techniques are grouped into four categories, or grand keys. You will receive a key a week. At the end of each week, you will have the opportunity to complete one or two fun activities that will help you apply the key to your personal writing project.

This course is EXCLUSIVELY designed by Dave Trottier!!

Course Certification?: Yes!, you receive a certification of successful completion!
Course Format: Online Course
Course Length: 4 week(s)
Cost: $50
Start Time: Daily - sign up today!

Dates: Ongoing. Starts the day you signup. Work at your own pace.

Class Goals:

Reading (e-text), movie analysis, and some writing exercises

IN-DEPTH Lectures on fundamental concepts

Case studies

Course Outline

WEEK ONE - CHARACTER

An original character -- Learn how to create the kind of compelling characters that Hollywood and audiences want.

WEEK TWO - CONCEPT

A pitchable concept -- Find your story's key strength and define it in a way that will grab the attention of decision makers.

WEEK THREE - STORY

A great story -- Discover what makes a great story and how to write one.

WEEK FOUR - SPEC WRITING

A well-written spec script -- Your script must be a readable script in correct format. Get the tips that will make a difference.

Do I need any special equipment to take an eClass?

The digital classroom Web site works with every common modern operating system. The best web browsers to use are:

Internet Explorer (IE) version 5+ for Windows 98+

Netscape version 7+ or Mozilla for MacOS X, Mac 9, and Linux

If you do not have the latest version of one of these browsers, you can just download it for free from these websites:

Internet Explorer (recommended for Windows users): http://www.microsoft.com/ie
Netscape Navigator (recommended for Mac users): http://www.netscape.com/download
Mozilla (recommended for Linux users): http://www.mozilla.org/

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

Yes. You can start the class at ANY TIME and work ar your own pace.

Do I have to register to get into class?

Yes. You can start your registration process below

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

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