Story

How do stories evoke powerful reactions from audiences? In Writing for Film & Television, you focus heavily on the foundations of good storytelling - structure, character, dialogue, and style - to arm you with the skills necessary to create great scripts.

Story Principles

All good stories begin with a character and a goal. As a screenwriter, your job is to make that goal as difficult to achieve as possible, revealing who your character is along the way in dramatic action and dialogue. Through intense study of the successes and flaws of produced screenplays, along with many exercises geared towards building your foundation in the mechanics of good storytelling, dialogue, and character creation, you will gain a deep understanding of not only what makes a good story, but also how those principles apply to your projects.

Make sure to check out more What You Will Learn highlights in Writing for Film & Television:

Writing for Film

Workshop your screenplays, study produced successes, and discover the impact of effective rewriting. more

Writing for Television

Create original series and sample episodes – or "spec scripts" – for existing series to showcase your talent. more

Beyond Film and Television

Gain additional skills to strengthen and broaden your portfolio, from sketch comedy to writing for games and comic books. more

The Business

Learn to navigate the film and television industry with proven strategies for launching your career. more