Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television

David Wheeler organizes a sustained writing project into twenty modules. An idea and dramatic question lead into character profiles, story structure, formatting and a staged draft. Table reads and peer feedback support revision, making active writing the central work rather than passive viewing of screenwriting lectures.

What you will learn

• Develop characters and a structured screenplay idea
• Draft scenes in screenplay format
• Use table reads and feedback to revise

Who this suits

No previous writing experience is required, but a strong interest in completing a movie script is essential. The Beginner label should not obscure the sustained time commitment of drafting and revising a feature-length work.

Before you enroll

The structured workload is about ninety-three hours, with most effort devoted to writing and feedback. Module titles use a twenty-week sequence while the header suggests a faster flexible schedule. Choose a realistic pace; finishing a script does not guarantee representation, a sale or production.

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Put it into practice

Develop an original logline and a short sequence of scenes. Read the dialogue aloud with others, record where intention or action becomes unclear and revise before extending the draft.

Source and review

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