Introduction to Screenwriting

Michael Whatling holds degrees in Education and Creative Writing. He has worked as a professional writer both here and abroad. Recently, his collection of short stories was selected by the American Library Association for their Rainbow Book List. He has written numerous screenplays, including one that received an offer from a producer associated with HBO.

Introduction to Screenwriting
Have a great idea for a movie, but don't know where to start? Want to learn how to get your idea onto the page? This course provides the fundamentals of how to write scripts for TV, movies, or short films.

Topics include:
- Finding ideas and turning them into a story
- Understanding the 3-Act Structure
- Creating vivid characters
- Working with plot and subplot
- Making scenes interesting through conflict
- Writing realistic dialogue
- Formatting to industry standards
- Writing loglines that will get your work noticed