Focus on writing theory, craft, and discipline practices that help screenwriters thrive
Transition from writing like a viewer to writing like a storyteller
Get fresh insight into what separates "good" writing from ineffective writing
Get insight into how to make a plan to further develop your own screenwriting skills
About this course:
Appropriate for all levels of writers, new, intermediate and experienced, this course focuses on pragmatic writing theory, craft, discipline, and approaches to tap into the more profound aspects of your wiser writer-self. You learn how to override your default subjective mindset of thinking and writing like a viewer and begin to think and write like working screenwriters. By overcoming your old entrenched ideas of what is good or bad writing you will be inspired to use your fresh set skills and new creative process to become a better screenwriter.
This course is part of a large lecture series and does not include workshopping of student writing. It is ideal for those who wish to gain knowledge in a particular subject area without the concerns of receiving credit. Grades are calculated based on quizzes and exams. These courses cannot be applied to certificate completion at UCLA Extension.
Enrollment limited to 50 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation.
Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 23, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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