Have you written a novel that readers say “would make a great movie”? Do you have a story idea that keeps playing out like scenes in your head rather than flowing as traditional prose? Many writers discover they have naturally cinematic stories but lack the technical skills to translate their vision into screenplay format. This intensive 4-week course is designed specifically for prose writers ready to adapt their existing work or develop new projects for the visual medium. You’ll learn to transform narrative descriptions into compelling action lines, convert internal monologue into visual storytelling, and structure your story using the proven three-act screenplay format that keeps audiences engaged from fade-in to fade-out.
But here’s the unexpected bonus: learning to “write for the camera” will revolutionize your prose writing too. When you master the art of showing character through action rather than exposition, of building tension through what characters do rather than what they think, and of creating atmosphere through carefully chosen visual details, your novels and short stories become infinitely more engaging. Participants consistently report that their prose becomes tighter, more dynamic, and more emotionally compelling after learning screenwriting techniques. You’ll develop a writer’s superpower: the ability to make readers feel like they’re watching your story unfold rather than simply reading about it.
Your Story Deserves to Be Seen
FROM THE PAGE TO THE SCREEN: Crafting Visual Stories
START DATE: Tuesday, July 8th @ 7pm, ET. Sign up for this 4-week workshop and discover how-to “write for the camera” while revolutionize your prose writing as well. When you master the art of showing character through action rather than exposition, of building tension through what characters do rather than what they think, and of creating atmosphere through carefully chosen visual details, your novels and short stories become infinitely more engaging. Participants consistently report that their prose becomes tighter, more dynamic, and more emotionally compelling after learning screenwriting techniques. You’ll develop a writer’s superpower: the ability to make readers feel like they’re watching your story unfold rather than simply reading about it.
Register todayOver four weeks, you’ll develop the first act of a screenplay—whether adapting existing work or developing something new—while simultaneously strengthening your prose toolkit. The course combines on-demand lectures covering essential screenwriting principles with live weekly workshops where you’ll receive feedback on your developing script and participate in exercises designed to sharpen your visual storytelling skills across all mediums.
Format: Live online workshop with supplemental weekly on-demand lectures
Duration: 4 weeks
When: Tuesdays 7-9pm, ET (July 8-29)
Price: $75 members, $100 non-members
Sponsored by PennWriters – Full Course Syllabus Available
