Screenwriting for Beginners: Script Writing & Screenplays

Master screenwriting, scriptwriting, screenplay writing, filmmaking | Turn your idea into a great screenplay or script

4.44 (340 reviews)
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English
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Screenwriting for Beginners: Script Writing & Screenplays
2,540
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3.5 hours
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Jan 2024
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$69.99
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What you will learn

Come away from this course with the knowledge to craft a polished screenplay

Learn the entire screenwriting process from idea to putting it down on 'paper'

How to find great screenwriting ideas

Create three dimensional characters that drive your stories

Structure an engaging story using the 3-act structure

Writing your script with Final Draft (the industry standard) as well as free screenwriting tools

Revising your screenplay drafts and making them better

Why take this course?

You're here because you want to learn how to write a screenplay, right?

Perhaps you want to be a screenwriter in the film industry, or you have a story idea in your head and want to put it down on paper.

This is the right place for you to learn the entire screenwriting process.

We'll walk you through essential steps of crafting a great screenplay, including: how to come up with great story ideas, develop your characters, format your screenplay using free and professional applications, revise your draft, and steps you can take once you have a polished script.

Why take this course?

By the end of this course, you will have all the skills needed to write your own screenplay. Each section of the course builds upon the previous with new skills and practical activities. By taking action and doing these activities, you'll actually be writing your script as you take this course. So not only will you gain the knowledge and skills, but by following all of the course activities you can come away with a screenplay of your own!

Get instant access to everything you need to master screenwriting:

  • 3+ hours of premium video lessons

  • Downloadable guides and workbooks

  • Fun activities to help you take action

  • Instructor support and feedback

  • and so much more!

Course overview:

  • Learn the importance of originality

  • Find your unique writing style and voice

  • Develop a routine that makes you a productive writer

  • Create three dimensional characters, including your protagonist, antagonist and supporting characters

  • Write great stories with the 3-act story structure

  • Understand each act of storytelling

  • Write a synopsis for your screenplay

  • Build your synopsis into an outline

  • Write and format your script

  • Use Final Draft and free tools for writing your screenplay

  • Rewriting and revising your script draft

  • Advanced breakdown and analysis of films and screenplays

  • What to do after your screenplay is written

Who is your instructor?

The lead instructor for this course is Brian Birmingham, a professional copywriter who currently works in the film, television and gaming industry writing ad content, special shoot scripts, print copy and more. Brian has established himself as an incredible storyteller and writer, with several screenplays under his belt. Brian received his Bachelor of Arts in Screenwriting from one of the United States' top film schools, Loyola Marymount University.

Brian has partnered with Phil Ebiner and the Video School team to create this comprehensive course, and is super excited to share his knowledge with you.

If you want to quickly and easily learn screenwriting, this is the course for you.

Remember, there is a 100% money-back guarantee. There is no reason to hesitate. Enroll now, see if you enjoy the course, and start writing scripts today!

Cheers,

Phil Ebiner & Brian Birmingham

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Reviews

Pamela
November 13, 2023
The teacher is not engaging. Talks in monotone. So far he has only given one piece of good advice that I will consider when working on my script. Lastly he is boring and not very knowledgeable.
Faith
October 25, 2023
This course really helped me to start my second short film script on the right foot. I was able to clearly understand the language of screenwriting and how to best use these tools to fit my voice and style.
Mohd
August 27, 2023
I'm a beginner in this field and it has definitely broadened my horizon on this topic of screenwriting. Can't say anything else at the moment as i haven't finished the course yet.
Jamie
August 23, 2023
this course really helped me in learning how to actually write a proper screenplay, using proper techniques to flesh out my characters and world.
Karabo
August 15, 2023
I had great start with Udemy. Thanks to Brian I'm one step closer to being the best screenwriter in the world.
Anthony
August 6, 2023
I've learned so much about screenwriting and was able to understand how the screenplays work as well as how the morals played an essential role in every story. If you want to learn how to write a screenplay, this course is for you.
Marcus
July 5, 2023
learning about writing what fits the writer's and audience's attention is something that is basically a primary goal for most screenwriters.
Nathanan
May 20, 2023
I'm Thai series writer. In my point of view, this course is suitable for beginner who wanna know how to write for feature film, coverly. There are some examples link expired, so if the course team re-expire it, student would feel better.
Keshaeliya
May 11, 2023
A really great and insightful course! Really excited to get my stories out there with the right knowledge of basics and fundamentals. Really great!
Lorenz
May 9, 2023
Some resources such as the Little Miss Sunshine clip is faulty. I'm a bit iffy with how this was presented. The course name should've been "Screenwriting fundamentals" or "Screenwriting 101" since that's what it really is. Just a basic overview of screenwriting. I wish the teacher delved deeper into the theoretical aspects of scriptwriting and discussed industry standards more. The whole thing was a bit underwhelming. I can't read the words from the graphics because they disappear too quickly. I wish the graphic banner that discusses certain points or lessons was just static beside the teacher instead of transitioning them out.
Maria
May 5, 2023
The course is easy to follow. The teacher knows what he’s talking about and he explains the material in a voice that is paused not in a hurried manner
IW
April 30, 2023
I enjoyed the easy presentation but the content of originality upfront is important. One cannot tell an original story without knowing your own truths and worldview. I am on board.
Lynn
March 18, 2023
Very well presented and brought home to me, once again, that screenwriting is not going to be easy. I'm a novelist and this screenwriting medium is soooo different, it's so much harder than I thought it would be... but that's a good thing, nothing that's worth it is easy, right? I was a little disappointed with some of the links to the video clips not working (because I'm taking this course from Spain) something about copyright. I do think the course developers should have considered this factor. (that there are other countries in the world besides the USA)
Amobi
January 24, 2023
I enjoyed this course a lot, it really was helpful and impactful. Definitely a recommendation I can give to others who are in the field of screenplay writing
Zack
September 13, 2022
Some of the editing in between shots is kinda jarring. Just some flashes here and there but otherwise information is pretty solid.

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