What's this course about?

You have an incredible story idea, but turning it into a gripping screenplay is an art form in itself. Understanding story structure? You’ve got that covered. Formatting rules? Check.

But there's a critical element that separates lackluster scripts from those that get attention as highly produceable ones: strong visual storytelling. In "Scriptcraft: The Aspiring Screenwriter's Guide to Visual Storytelling," we'll dive deep into the art of visual storytelling, exploring the hows, whens, and whys of techniques to help bring your script to life. You'll learn to use technique as a tool, using scene descriptions, action lines, transitions, and more to control the pace, punch up the tone, and deliver visual impact in your script. This self-paced online course is built especially for aspiring screenwriters ready to elevate their game. We'll cover the foundational, technical aspects of screenwriting to help you get that script written!

Knowing how to tell a great story is vital, but for your screenplay to truly shine, you must understand how to use specific on-page techniques that translate your narrative into a vivid, cinematic experience. This self-paced course is especially designed for new and early-career screenwriters to help quickly and efficiently:

  • Master industry-standard script formatting and conventions

  • Understand visual storytelling techniques to breathe life into characters and scenes

  • Control pacing and engagement through strategic use of transitions and descriptions

  • Complete your screenplay!

Course curriculum

    1. Intro: Writing Visual Narratives

    1. Intro: Nailing the Technical Details with Precision and Purpose

    1. Intro: The Art of Authentic Dialogue

    1. Intro: Working Within Scenes

    1. Intro: Scene Transitions and Other Elements

    1. Intro: Formatting Challenges and Troubleshooting

Develop your technical screenwriting skills

  • 7 lessons

Instructor

Amy Guth

Amy Guth is an award-winning film producer, screenwriter, public speaker and journalist/broadcaster as well as an author and voice-over artist. Her work is sharply focused around challenging narratives and underrepresented stories.

Pricing options

Customize the program to fit your needs: pay once or spread payments out over 6 months. You get lifetime access either way.

Ready to unlock your visual storytelling skills and write that script?

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