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Screenwriting
with Daniel Talbott
March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 27, May 4
Sundays from 1:00pm – 3:00pm ET
via Zoom
NEW STUDENT RATE: $460
RETURNING STUDENT RATE: $400
Screenwriting is a specialized craft with its own set of dramatic writing principles. In this 7-week class with screenwriter and playwright Daniel Talbott, you will learn the ways that film allows writers to tell stories in an infinite range of styles, from special effects-charged blockbusters to the intimate indie projects.
This class might be for you if you:
- Are a playwright who wants the tools to transition from stage to screen.
- Need a stronger grasp of the components of this form and want to start writing.
In this class you will:
- Discuss the elements of a film script, particularly focusing on structure, form, and language.
- Apply the concepts of character development, visual storytelling, theme, plot, and dialogue to your own original work.
- Develop and discuss new stories as well as screenplays-in-progress, with assignments and feedback tailored to the needs of your projects.
- Explore techniques for maintaining that inspiration as you work through the challenges of this form.
By the end of this class you will have:
- A broad understanding of the components of screenwriting.
- A new short original screenplay and a strong foundation to begin work on a partial first draft of your film project.
Learn more about Daniel here.
Tools of Dialogue
with Matthew Paul Olmos

March 17, 24, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, June 2
Mondays from 6:30pm – 9:30pm ET
via Zoom
NEW STUDENT RATE: $560
RETURNING STUDENT RATE: $540
For the playwright, dialogue is one of the key ways to fully express character, relationships, and the world of the play. Through a series of dialogue exercises led by playwright Matthew Paul Olmos, you’ll hone your skills of dialogue writing in order to engage your audiences in a more meaningful way.
This class might be for you if you:
- Are a playwright of any level looking to deepen your work and enhance your dialogue skills.
- Want to stay committed to your writing without the pressure of having to write or work toward a draft of a play.
- Want concrete deadlines and constructive feedback specific to your dialogue skills.
In this class you will:
- Complete exercises and assignments to explore the tools of dialogue, specifically addressing characterization, exposition, over-writing, rhythm, and subtext.
- Study dialogue in other plays as sources of inspiration.
- Engage in discussion with fellow writers, making connections with your artistic peers.
By the end of this class you will have:
- The tools to create engaging, fully-formed dialogue that will compel audiences to lean into your work, as opposed to passively listening.
- A strong understanding of dialogue and be ready to apply it to your next play or draft.
Learn more about Matthew here.