(a new Fast Track is coming 11/24/23)

Become a screenwriter
who can write
ANY screenplay.



What Students Are Saying...

Wendy F.

After many years of taking classes and reading books on screenwriting, his approach on Story Development and the Craft of Screenwriting is the best I have come across.

Joe M.

On the Fast Track, Jacob takes it to another level. You learn heaps from the videos... [and then] you really learn them by applying them into the practice work he gives, which is top-notch.


The Fast Track Is for YOU...



The more skills you acquire,
the more practice you have,
the faster you move toward mastery.



What's Included

  • Writing Exercises

    You can't get better without practice, and there are several practice opportunities.

  • Instructor Feedback

    Feedback ranges from written notes to an hour-long strategy and note call, depending on your tier.

  • Community

    Access to the Fast Community and monthly Fast Chat zoom calls.

  • 1 Year Access

    You'll have access to all course materials for one year. Revisit lessons as often as you like.

  • Resources

    All courses come with additional resources to help your learning.

  • Swag

    Depending on your tier, you may get some additional bonus items.

Choose the Screenwriting Fast Track Tier that best matches your goals.


Essentials

Complete

Premium
Free Resources
Free Resources
Free Resources
29 video & text lessons
49 video & text lessons
62 video & text lessons
20 practice exercises
25 practice exercises
29 practice exercises
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feedback via email on exercises
feedback via email on exercises
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Big Red Stripe Journal
Big Red Stripe Journal
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Big Red Stripe Laptop Case
Big Red Stripe Laptop Case
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Fast Community Access
Fast Community Access
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Monthly Fast Chats
Monthly Fast Chats
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Full user copy of
Fade In Pro
Screenwriting Software
-- --
1:1 video call (60 min)
to discuss coursework and directional strategy
(upon completion of coursework)
-- --
After a successful application,
4 months of participation in the Screenplay Navigator for Free

Join the Community

Participate in the online Fast Community and the monthly Fast Chats.

(only available for Complete & Premium Tiers)
community

Work At Your Own Pace

There's a LOT of information, and you have an entire year to work through it.

(go as fast or as slow as you are able)

Choose From 1 of 3 Tiers

Higher Tiers unlock more information and more opportunities for feedback.

(you can always upgrade later if you want)


Talk to any producer, and they'll tell you that 98% of the screenplays they read
are BAD.

Don't be another statistic.

Be the EXCEPTION.

Get on the
Screenwriting Fast Track.

Instructor

Owner of Big Red Stripe, Storyteller

Jacob Michael

Since earning an MFA in Screenwriting from USC's School of Cinematic Arts in 2009, Jacob has worked in Hollywood as a screenwriter and video editor. He also spent several years teaching writing, screenwriting, storytelling, editing, and filmmaking at Pepperdine University. He has helped shape hundreds of stories, and his students have had work screened at and placed in film festivals in the US and internationally. Jacob's passions include spending time with his family, playing golf and soccer, telling stories, and helping others tell the best stories they possibly can. If you're new to writing, there's nothing he wants more than to help you succeed.

FAQs

  • Do you have a payment plan?

    Yes. For the Complete Tier, you can split the payment over two months, and for the Premium Tier, you can split the payment over two or three months. The enrollment pages for each course will display the available options.

  • What forms of payment do you accept?

    For full, one-time purchases, all major credit cards and PayPal are accepted as long as your country of origin supports those payments. Payment plans can only be processed through major credit cards at this time.

  • What if I want to upgrade to a higher tier?

    You can easily upgrade to a higher tier, and you will only pay the difference in the cost. At the moment, I don't have a way to automate this process, but in the meantime, just email me ( [email protected] ), and you will be emailed instructions on how to complete the upgrade.

  • What if I want to downgrade to a lower tier?

    Unfortunately, those requests cannot be honored as the higher tiers include more content and additional swag for students. Your understanding is appreciated.

  • Do you offer refunds?

    If you register for a course that is in "pre-order" status, meaning it is not yet "live," a refund can be offered as long as the request is made prior to the course going live. Once the course is live, however, refunds are not offered. Ask any questions you may have about the course before you register. You can also review the free preview lessons within the course, and you can register for a lower cost class and then upgrade later.

  • Are the courses in all English? Do you have any foreign language options?

    At the current time, the Fast Track courses are only in English, primarily because this is the language of Hollywood.

  • Enrolling in a course gives me access for one year. What if I want access for more than a year?

    Prior to your year expiring, you will receive an email about the approaching deadline. That email will include information on how to sign-up for a monthly membership fee, which will give you access to the course content for as long as you keep your monthly membership active (you can cancel at any time). If you have not yet completed course assignments, this monthly fee will also enable you to submit assignments beyond the one-year deadline.

  • What happens if I don't complete the course content by the one year deadline?

    First, that will be a bummer. I want to help you get better, so if you are struggling, please contact me so I can try to find a way to help. But the deadline to complete all course content and receive feedback is one year from your start date, unless you take advantage of the monthly membership fee detailed in the question above that extends your participation in the course.

  • If I have more questions, who do I contact?

    You can email: [email protected]

Choose Your Preferred Tier 

Time to join the Screenwriting Fast Track.