Screenwriting Fast Track
Getting you up to speed on the foundations of screenwriting.
So many people have great stories to tell,
but so few know how to tell great stories.
What You're Doing Isn't Working...
You know you want to write, but you're not sure if you're on the right track, much less a fast one. You've probably read some books. Watched some videos online. Maybe even joined a few community groups.
But you're still floundering.
...And You're Asking the Wrong Questions
When people decide to write a screenplay, they get all starry-eyed and imagine cash deposits into their accounts with lots of zeroes, plus a meteoric rise to Hollywood stardom. (It's cool! We all do it.)
But screenwriting isn't a magic ATM where you have an idea, read a book or two, bang out a script, and sell it for seven figures. That's just not how it works.
And so much of the material that's out there is all about:
- How do you get an agent?
- How do you sell your script?
- How do you get a manager?
- Does anyone know Jon Favreau's email?
And all of those are the wrong questions.
First, Let's Ask Better Questions
Things like:
- How do I craft a better story?
- What are the things I must know to achieve my screenwriting goals?
- What should I know how to do before I even start writing a screenplay?
- What habits and strategies should I employ to have a chance at being more successful as a screenwriter?
- Where can I get feedback if I'm still learning?
- What are the right questions to ask?
And this is where the Screenwriting Fast Track comes in.
We want to help you move much further down the road from where you're at right now... and at a faster pace than you're currently moving.
We want to eliminate your confusion about what screenwriting is all about.
We want to help you stop floundering with how to write scenes, or properly arc a character, or even whether you should capitalize something or not.
Simply, we want to put you on the Fast Track.
Joining the Screenwriting Fast Track Will...
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Shorten your screenwriting learning curve
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Accelerate your screenwriting skills to make you better in a shorter time
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Focus your attention on the things you need to focus on when learning
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Give you a solid foundation to write not just one script, but many
At Your Own Pace
The Screenwriting Fast Track is created for you to move at your own pace. There is a lot of information in the Screenwriting Fast Track, several practice exercises you can complete, and you can even get feedback on your work if you have selected that option.
And Yes, You Have Options
The Screenwriting Fast Track is divided into three different Tiers (Essentials, Complete, and Premium), so you can choose the one that helps you meet your goals faster. But don't worry, if you choose a lower Tier and want to upgrade, you'll only have to pay the difference in the cost to the higher Tier. Higher Tiers unlock more information and more opportunities for feedback (plus, some cool swag) so you can make sure you are learning properly as you go.
What You'll Learn
Whichever Tier you choose, the course is broken up into several chapters (we call them modules) covering topics necessary to get you on the Screenwriting Fast Track.
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Module 1: Story and Storytelling - the fundamental elements of the narrative process
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Module 2: Character Building - what you need to know about writing characters
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Module 3: Screenplay Format & Software - understanding a key tool in storytelling
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Module 4: Scene Building - everything from creating them to executing them
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Module 5: Action & Description - action and description is where the story takes place
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Module 6: Dialogue - the need-to-know elements
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Module 7: Little Stuff, Big Implications - beginnings, endings, and all that (Complete and Premium Tiers)
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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Full user copy of
Fade In Pro Screenwriting Software |
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1:1 video call (60 min)
to discuss coursework and directional strategy (upon completion of coursework) |
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.
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FAQ
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Do you have a payment plan?
Yes, for any course over $200 in total cost, you can split the payments over 2 months, and for any course over $600 in total cost, you can split the payments over 3 months. The enrollment pages for each course offer the available options.
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What forms of payment do you accept?
For full, one-time purchases, we accept all major credit cards and PayPal as long as your country of origin supports those payments. Payment plans can only be processed through major credit cards at this time.
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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. We are currently working on ways to automate this process, but in the meantime, just email us ( [email protected] ), and we will email you instructions on how to complete the upgrade.
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What if I want to downgrade to a lower tier?
Unfortunately, we cannot honor those requests as the higher tiers include more content and additional swag for students. We appreciate your understanding.
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Do you offer refunds?
If you register for a course that is in "pre-order" status, meaning it is not yet "live," we can offer a refund as long as the request is made prior to the course going live. Once the course is live, however, we do not offer refunds. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about the course before you register, you can review the free content within the course, or you can register for a lower cost class and then upgrade later.
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Are the courses in all English? Do you have any foreign language options?
At the current time, our courses are only in English, primarily because this is the language of Hollywood.
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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.
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What happens if I don't complete the course content by the one year deadline?
First, that will be a bummer. We want to help you get better, so if you are struggling, please contact us so we 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.
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If I have more questions, who do I contact?
You can contact the course instructor (their email is below their bio), or you can email: [email protected]
Now... it's time.
Time to be a better screenwriter.