Concept to Pages
Time & Location: Saturdays 10am-1pm Pacific Time, online on Zoom
Autumn Session: September 7 – November 23, 2024 (no sessions October 19 & 26)
Leader: Heidi Hornbacher
Time & Location: Saturdays 10am-1pm Pacific Time, online on Zoom
Autumn Session: September 7 – November 23, 2024 (no sessions October 19 & 26)
Leader: Heidi Hornbacher
For screenwriters of all levels who want a supportive framework in which to take a story idea for television or film from concept to first draft and beyond.
Our method is to work on your story from the inside out. Instead of starting on pages right away, we take time to understand exactly who your characters are, and map out their journeys. Then we’ll look at your story structure and outline your scenes, making sure that all are dynamic and necessary to the story. Once you get to pages, you will find that they flow more easily because of all the foundational work you’ve done to understand your story structure and character arcs.
Each session will focus on a distinct set of screenwriting principles, including character design, story structure, scene construction, and dialog. We mix mini-lectures, coaching, exercises, and targeted feedback in order to empower writers to produce their best work. Between sessions, we offer 1-to-1 time to help you with any individual questions or issues (a half hour each week). The result is a comprehensive course delivering the hows and whys of screenwriting technique.
The support doesn’t end there. When the workshop ends, you have two months to take advantage of a Script Consultation for 50% off. You also become eligible for our affordable Alumni Drop-In sessions, designed especially for those who need a little extra time to finish their draft. Your first two sessions are included in the registration fee, provided they are used within two months.
If you are interested, please write to us at info@pagecraftwriting.com. First-time applicants should include a 5-page writing sample and brief answers to the questions listed below. We will then schedule a conversation with you, so we can discuss your interest and background.