Master the Art of Screenwriting

Transform ideas into compelling scripts with our comprehensive course designed for aspiring screenwriters who want to understand the fundamentals of storytelling for screen.

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Building Stories That Matter

Every great screenplay starts with understanding structure. You'll learn how to craft compelling three-act narratives, develop authentic character arcs, and create dialogue that feels natural and purposeful.

Our approach focuses on practical techniques that working screenwriters use every day. From concept development to final draft, you'll discover the tools that turn raw ideas into polished scripts.

Whether you're writing your first screenplay or looking to refine your technique, these fundamentals provide the foundation every successful screenwriter needs.

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Practical Writing Techniques

Learn proven methods that professional screenwriters use to create engaging scripts. Each technique is designed to solve specific storytelling challenges you'll encounter.

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Script Formatting Essentials

Master industry-standard formatting that makes your scripts look professional. Learn spacing, margins, and the specific conventions that readers expect to see.

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Scene Construction

Build scenes that advance your story while revealing character. You'll understand how to enter scenes late, leave early, and pack maximum impact into every page.

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Character-Driven Storytelling

Great screenplays live and breathe through their characters. You'll learn to create protagonists with clear motivations, meaningful flaws, and genuine growth throughout your story.

  • Develop backstories that inform every choice your characters make
  • Create authentic conflicts between characters with opposing goals
  • Write subtext that reveals deeper truths about your characters
  • Build supporting characters who serve the story while feeling real
  • Design character arcs that feel earned and emotionally satisfying

Mastering Dialogue That Sounds Real

Natural Speech Patterns

Learn to write dialogue that sounds like real conversation while serving your story. Discover how people actually talk and translate that into compelling screenplay dialogue.

Subtext and Meaning

Master the art of having characters say one thing while meaning another. This technique creates depth and keeps audiences engaged with layered conversations.

Voice and Character

Give each character a distinct way of speaking that reflects their background, education, and personality. Readers should know who's talking without seeing the name.

Learn From Industry Experience

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Isabella Thornfield

Script Consultant & Instructor

Real-World Screenwriting Knowledge

Isabella brings fifteen years of script development experience to our program. She's worked with production companies across the UK, helping writers refine their scripts for television and film.

Her practical approach focuses on what actually works in the industry. You'll learn not just the theory of screenwriting, but the realities of getting scripts read, reviewed, and potentially produced.

The program runs from September 2025 through February 2026, giving you six months to develop your screenwriting skills with guidance from someone who understands both the creative and business sides of the industry.

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